Dear Lisa,

Thanks for your letter. I'm sorry for not writing you for so long. I was helping my brother with his school tasks.

It’s great that the administration of your school ask students about their preferences. In Russia many schools have uniforms, but not all of them. In my school we never had it. Every student has an opportunity to wear what he wants and self-affirm himself by his style. I would like to invent something middle official and more comfortable. It could be same for boys and girls, because I believe that it’s not very comfortable to wear skirts all the time.

Anyway, you've mentioned an exchange school program. What programs does your school have? Is it difficult to be a part of it? What special abilities should a student have to study abroad?

I've got to go as my brother wants me to help him with his homework.

Write back soon,

Best wishes,

Mike

Dear Ted,

Thank you for your letter. Sorry, I couldn’t answer you earlier.

It's great that you've joined to the science camp. But here definitely exist summer youth camps, earlier called Pioner’s camps. There are camps of different types: sportive, with language schools and others. Nowadays they are not very popular with teenagers but a lot of parents still send their kids in there, because it’s a variant of passing summer far from city for them. I was in the summer camp once and it was awful! Actually I have problems with getting along with new people so during the whole time in there I was an outsider.

Anyway, you've mentioned your brother. What university did your brother enter to? What specialization will he choose? Is this university in your town or away from it?

I've got to go as my father is asking me to help him with his car.

Write back soon.

Best wishes,

Mike

St. Petersburg, Russia

September, 4th

Dear Molly,

Thanks for your letter. I'm sorry I couldn't answer you earlier, I had to prepare for an exam.

The hot summer must have been a painful experience. Here in St. Petersburg we have either cold and rainy or warm and sunny summers. They rarely mix. I am totally fine with spending the summer holidays at home since I mostly use it as a basecamp to venture out to find interesting places around the city and not far beyond. All that is made possible by the fact that summer mostly consists of free time for me, so that is why I like it the most of all seasons.

Anyway, you mentioned a book you were reading. What is its genre? How long is it? Who is its author?

I'm sorry, but I have to leave now, it's time for me to walk my dog.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Best wishes,

Vitaliy

Dear Maurette,

Thank you for your letter. I'm sorry for not writing you for so long. I had a lot of homework lately.

It’s great that your dad has got a new job. I hope he will like it. Well, my parents work in the construction business and they really enjoy it. Speaking about me, I would like to be an economist because it’s a well-paid and interesting job. If I want to become an economist, I should be very good at Math. That is why I spend a lot of time learning it.

Anyway, you've mentioned a film. What part of the movie did you like the most? Who was the main character of the movie? How long did it last?

I've got to go as my brother asks me to help him with his chores.

Write back soon.

Best wishes,

Sasha

Dear Bill,

Thank you for your letter. I'm sorry for not writing you for so long. I was busy doing homework.

It’s great that you have already chosen your future job! Talking about me — I’m not sure yet. I like foreign languages, different cultures, but I don’t think a professor's job is something for me. I’d like to choose a job that'd give me a possibility of traveling, meeting new people, communicating with them in their language, because that’s what I’m interested in. As for my parents, they seem to be OK with it.

Anyway, you've mentioned travelling. Have you decided when you are going to go? What countries would you like to visit? Do you want to travel alone?

I've got to go as it's time for me to walk my dog.

Write back soon.

Best wishes,

Kate

Dear Paula,

Thank you for your letter. I'm sorry for not writing you for so long. I had a lot of homework lately.

It’s very great that you created your own project! Personally I didn’t participate in green projects but a couple of my friends really like it. In Russia there are a lot of studies on sunlight energy and hopefully we will see the results soon. I like public transport because it’s cheaper than a car.

Anyway, you've mentioned a trip to your Granny. How many hours did you spend to reach Edinburgh? What did you do with Granny? How many days did your trip last?

I've got to go as my brother asks me to help him with his chores.

Write back soon.

Best wishes,

Sasha

St. Petersburg, Russia
September, 4th

Dear Nancy,

Thanks for your letter. I'm sorry I couldn't answer you earlier, I had to prepare for an exam.

I feel sad for your awful summer, it must be very annoying. My last summer was mostly cold and rainy, but I'm almost fine with it since it was not the first time that happened. On rainy days I tend to visit my friends or invite them to my home. There's always a way to have fun, you know. That is the reason I like summer the most of all seasons, by the way: rainy or not, it is still a lot of continious free time.

It's great to hear you love your history class. What topics do you focus on? How often do you have the class? How long will it go on?

I'm sorry, but I have to leave now, it's time for me to walk my dog.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Best wishes,

Vitaliy

Dear Mary,

Thank you for your letter and I’m sorry, that I didn’t answer you earlier.

In Russia there are a lot of beautiful water sights. Firstly, of course, the Bakal lake. It’s the world’s famous lake, the biggest by it’s depth. The surroundings of it are very beautiful as well. I’ve never gone rafting, but I’d love to. I think it’s amazing sport, though it’s full of extreme. In fact I don’t completely support extreme sports, because I don’t like fear and I care a lot about my security. But it’s only my point of view.

Anyway, you've mentioned summer holidays. Where exactly are you going in Greece? For how long are you staying there? With whom are you going?

I've got to go as my father is asking me to help him with his car.

Write back soon.

Best wishes,

Ann

Dear Mary,

Thank you for your letter. I'm sorry for not writing you for so long. I was doing a school project.

The trip to the museum was gorgeous. I liked it a lot. Actually it was more than 50 kilometers away from our school but we managed to get there in 2 hours using a local bus. It was a historic museum devoted to the culture of my country. I would like to go there one more time because there were too many exhibitions and we didn’t have enough time on all of them.

Anyway, you mentioned your new classmates. Where are they from? Do you consider hanging out with them? Are they relatives or not?

I've got to go as my father is asking me to help him with his car.

Write back soon.

Best wishes,

Sasha

Dear Nancy,

Thank you for your letter. I'm sorry for not writing you for so long. I was preparing to the exams.

Your New Year card is spectacular. I hope you liked mine. Speaking about my celebration of New Year, I spent time with my family. As usual, we celebrated at home. The weather was fantastic. Especially for little children who enjoy playing with snow. Well, my secret wish concerns my family and friends. I want them to stay as healthy and happy as they are now.

Anyway, you've mentioned redecorating your room. Which color is now dominant in your room? Are there any pictures on the walls? Are your walls painted of is there wallpaper?

I've got to go as my father is asking me to help him with his car.

Write back soon.

Best wishes,

Sasha