Dear Helen,
How are the things going on? Did something new happen in your life? Having received your letter, I wanted to answer it immediately but I was working a lot during the last two weeks. So I was pressed for time and did not manage to carry out my intentions.
In my country spring has already set. It is quite warm and really sunny all days long. Being at work I always imagine myself strolling down some parks. I wish you could join me! It would be funny! Some days ago my friend advised me to read a very interesting book. I did it and I would like you to know this author. Are you ready to read good literature?
Tell me more about your work and free time. Are you satisfied with all this? What are your plans for this summer? Maybe we will be able to meet one day?
Truly yours,
Jessica
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Дорогая Хелен,
Как ты поживаешь? Есть что-нибудь новенькое? Я хотела сразу же ответить на твое письмо, но в последние две недели у меня было много работы. Времени не хватало, чтобы осуществить свои планы.
У нас уже пришла весна. На улице тепло и солнечно целый день. Во время работы я постоянно представляю себя гуляющей по различным паркам. Я бы хотела, чтобы ты составила мне компанию. Было бы весело! Несколько дней назад подруга посоветовала мне почитать интересную книгу. Я ее прочла и хотела бы познакомить тебя с этим автором. Ты готова читать хорошую литературу?
Расскажи мне больше о работе и отдыхе. Тебя все устраивает? Какие у тебя планы на лето? Может, мы как-нибудь встретимся?
Всегда твоя,
Джессика
Answer:
Exercise 1
1. Julia takes her dog for a walk free times in a day. She is very responsible person.
2. My brother never spends his pocket money on trifles. He prefers to save it for travelling.
3. The teachers don't wear uniforms. Sometimes they put on a white coat to protect their clothes.
4. I write very good essays, but I am not good at maths.
5. Who you usually invite to your birthday party?
6. We do karate, play volleyball and do lots of sports.
7. Where Paul goes jogging?
8. Trudy doesn't work for any magazine. she is a freelancer.
9. My grandparents drop in very often.
10. People often admire sportsmen for their enthusiasm, devotion and fortitude.
Exercise 2
1. Alan is sitting at his desk and checking his email.
2. Helen, aren't you reading a magazine?
3. My baby sister and I are having a great time together at the beach. We are building a sandcastle.
4. I am waiting for a letter from my grandmother.
5. Mum and dad are in the kitchen. They are preparing a sumptuous dinner to celebrate their wedding anniversary.
6. Why Diana is wearing shorts and snickers? Isn't she going to work today?
7. The nurse is washing her hands in the washbasin.
8. We aren't seeing Pam this week. She has just cancelled all meetings.
9. Ron is working on a very important project these days. I'm sure he'll be successful.
10. Anna and James are getting married this weekend. They are really excited.
Good luck!