Russian GCSE: sample essays with word search exercises

This resource contains 7 texts written to the standard of GCSE higher tier.
The topics are in line with the topics of Edexcel GCSE Russian requirements:

• Town vs city
• The Internet: pros and cons
• Books, TV, Internet
• Cinema
• Weather in your region. Weather today. Ideal weather
• Traditions and celebrations
• Spare time. Hobby

The texts can be used as sample essays in preparation for the written exam.
Certain key words and phrases are written in bold for students to pay attention to the key vocabulary.

Each essay is followed by a word search exercise (finding Russian equivalents in the text).

The texts can be used as a starting point for a discussion on a topic, as well as reading comprehension or listening practice.