Dear Anna
In your last letter you asked me to tell you about my pets. OK, I can talk for hours on this topic. I have a dog; his name is La boule. That’s a French word which means a ball. He is a pug and he is very funny. I also have a hamster. His name is Masha. Not a usual name for a hamster, you say, but he is very curious and smart enough. I would also like to have a cat, but perhaps not now.
I’m fine, no changes since the last time. I’m passing my exams next week. After that, I’m looking forward to going abroad. I like traveling a lot. I’ve visited just a few European countries but I fell in love with the Old world. My dream is to go to Paris. This is the city of love, croissants and haut-couture. I think every person should see it and not necessarily die after it!
You told me that you had been to many countries. Tell me about your greatest trip! Have you been to Paris, did you like it? What are you going to do this summer? Where would you like to go?
I’m so happy that your sister married! Wish her and her husband a very good luck! Hope the wedding was as gorgeous as the bride was!
Could you send me some photos?
Sorry, I have to go, my parents are leaving on holidays, I need to see them off.
Waiting for your letter,
Yours truly,
Masha
Dear Amanda,
I prefer summer holidays and that is why: it is usually warm, we can travel as much as we like, we can swim in a lake, river or the sea, we can go on a picnic or relax in a cafe with friends.
Usually my family and I go on holiday to other countries where we do sightseeing and then we spend a week or two at the seaside. I love swimming and snorkelling.
One day I would like to try sailing. It’ so romantic to steer a yacht watching a beautiful sunset, isn’t it? I think it will be great to go on a sailing trip with a few friends and, perhaps, you’ll be able to join us. What do you think of it?
Best wishes,
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Did you work with my sister?
How many children did they have?
Were they married?
We met new people every day.
What did you do on Sundays?
The children started school on Monday.