Dear Sandra,
Thanks for your lovely letter. In this country we also begin preparing for the New Year holiday beforehand. People decorate New Year's trees, send New Year's greetings to their friends and relatives, cook delicious things for the New Year party. All are cheerful and merry on the eve of the NY's Day.
For me, the New Year's holiday is one the most beloved ones. It is our family holiday and I usually see it in ( to see in- встречать праздник) with my Mum, Dad and other relatives. At about 10 p.m. we begin to see the Old Year off. (начинаем провожать Старый год) We all sit at a big round table, covered with white table-cloth. Of course, there are a lot of tasty things on the table. We eat, tell funny stories, laugh, listen to music, dance and have fun.
Then we switch on TV to watch some holiday show and at 12 sharp we listen to the Kremlin Chimes (Бой курантов), cry 'Hurray' 'Cheers' and then we give presents to each other wishing Happy New year to each other, and go out to see the NY's salut. After a short walk we return home and go to bed or watch holiday programmes.
I think I have answered your question:)
That's all for now.
Keep in touch. Tell me about your friend's party.
Best wishes,
Svetlana
There are many interesting and noble professions. I want to be a doctor. It is an interesting profession.
I understand that it is necessary to study a lot to become a doctor. I also understand that this profession requires great responsibility because it deals with the most precious thing that a person has — with his health.
My mother and my grandfather are doctors. My grandfather is working as a surgeon in a hospital. I have been several times at the hospital and spent some time watching him working.
His main task is to operate on the people. After each operation he takes care of patients until they are recovered.
He listens very attentively to what his patients tell him. He is always kind and attentive to his patients. They feel it and believe him, and it makes his work easier. I know that he wants to see all his patients able — bodied and I notice that he is happy when his patient is recovered.
My grandfather can also help if somebody catches a cold or has a fever. My grandfather told me a lot of true stories about doctors and their profession.
I love and respect my grandfather and want to become a doctor as well.