2.We've just been on ... holiday to ... United States. We really needed ... break from ... work. We stayed in ... small hotel in ... Washington Square. Next autumn I'd like to go to Scotland. I want to see ... Highlands. I hope ... weather will not be bad. I want to go for ... long walks in the mountains and see ... old castles of Edinburgh. 3.III. Вставьте предлог или послелог, где необходимо.

Dear Emma,

I apologize ... not writing ... you sooner, but a week ... bed ... flu

didn't let me do it. Thank you ... inviting me to come and see you ... Saturday evening. I am already excited ... seeing you again. You must be pleased ... your new job and I wish you all the best.

Love, Linda​

2. We've just been on a holiday to the United States. We really needed a break from work. We stayed in a small hotel in Washington Square. Next autumn, I'd like to go to Scotland. I want to see the Highlands. I hope the weather will not be bad. I want to go for long walks in the mountains and see the old castles of Edinburgh.

Explanation:
- In the first sentence, "on a holiday" is used to indicate that the speaker recently went on a vacation.
- The phrase "to the United States" clarifies the destination of the holiday.
- "We really needed a break from work" explains the reason for the vacation.
- "We stayed in a small hotel in Washington Square" describes the accommodation during the holiday.
- The next sentence indicates the speaker's future plan to visit Scotland, specifically the Highlands.
- "I hope the weather will not be bad" expresses the speaker's desire for good weather during the trip.
- "I want to go for long walks in the mountains" reveals the speaker's intention to engage in outdoor activities.
- "See the old castles of Edinburgh" highlights the speaker's interest in visiting historical landmarks.

3. I apologize for not writing to you sooner, but a week in bed with the flu didn't let me do it. Thank you for inviting me to come and see you on Saturday evening. I am already excited about seeing you again. You must be pleased with your new job, and I wish you all the best.

Explanation:
- "I apologize for not writing to you sooner" acknowledges the delay in writing to the recipient.
- "A week in bed with the flu" explains the reason for the delay in communication.
- "Thank you for inviting me to come and see you on Saturday evening" expresses gratitude towards the recipient for extending the invitation.
- "I am already excited about seeing you again" conveys the speaker's anticipation of meeting the recipient.
- "You must be pleased with your new job" acknowledges the recipient's new job and expresses a positive sentiment.
- "I wish you all the best" serves as a warm and supportive closing message.