Letter 1. Sample St.Petersburg Russia Dear Paul, Thanks for your letter. It is so nice to get news about you and your family. Last month I won our school tennis championship. You know I've been playing tennis for nine years. My parents bought me a terrific present — a new American tennis racket.

I cannot say that my classmates are fond of sports. Their likes may be divided into two groups: the boys like playing football and basketball at leisure time, but the girls are not keen on sport games. Some of them prefer aerobics, the others don't go in for sports at all. It's strange, isn't it? I congratulate Jane on entering such a prestigious university. What department has she chosen? What is she going to study? Where will she live? Well, I must go now, my mother is waiting for me. Write back soon. Best wishes, Kate

Letter 2. Sample St.Petersburg Russia 22/11/2010 Dear Jack, Thanks for your letter. It is so nice to get news about you and your family. It's great that you are going to come to St.Petersburg. I'm looking forward to seeing you and your friends. However, there are so many wonderful sights in our city that it will be impossible to see them within one week. As for the weather, it's usually cold here at this time; 10 or maybe 15 degrees below zero. Of course, you should take warm things: sweaters, a coat, a cap, gloves and a scarf.

In my life there is nothing special new. I study a lot, and sometimes go to the cinema or discos. I haven't been to the theatre for ages. What have you seen in the Globe theatre? Was the performance good? Who played the leading parts? Well, I must finish now. It's already 11 o'clock. Best wishes, Lena