You have received a letter from your english-speaking pen friend peter. you had a great summer. what did you do? did you have a goog time? it is my birtgday next week and i can not write him a letter and answer his questions, then ask him about his birthday plans. начало такое: dear peter, thanks for yor letter. it was nice of you to drop me a line. тема: "неформальное письмо".

Dear Peter,

Thanks for your letter. It was nice of you to drop me a line.

These summer days were the best days of my life! My family and me were travelling the whole summer! We spent a lot if time in the forests of Russia. Can you imagine, we saw a bear! It was so big, but didn't even notice us, hunting the salmon. Everyone knows how much I love animals, and this was really incredible! We lived in a tent mostly, so close to nature... It was really hard to get used to the civilisation again, but we had a good time. Here are the photos, I guess you will like them.

By the way, here's also the photo of the part of your birthday present! Nothing special, just to tease you! ;p
Are you going to have a birthday party with your classmates? And what are your parents planning? I guess you'll finally go to Moscow! :)

I'm sorry, I have to leave now and do my homework. I'm looking forward to hearing from you.

Best wishes,
...

Dear Peter,

Thanks for your letter. It was nice of you to drop me a line.

I’m doing very well. We spent the summer at the seaside, and you know how I enjoy swimming, so it was endless fun for almost three weeks. We also did diving and snorkeling. We stayed in a nice cozy hotel at a Cuban resort Playo Cayo. I made several friends over there, so now there's more people to send a Christmas postcard, haha. Actually, I miss those good times. Now I'm back to school, the days are mostly dull and rainy, so your birthday is definitely something that would cheer me up. I have already sent your present, I hope that you will like it. I'm tempted to reveal what is there, but I'll try to keep it a surprise present.

Are you expecting a lot of guests for your birthday? Where will you be holding a party? I wish I were there, but it's too far.

Anyways, have a great birthday and hope that you'll send me some birthday pictures.
Let's stay in touch.

Your friend,
Аяо