Exercise 1. Раскрой глаголы в скобках в past simple или past continuous. 1) He (establish) his own business in 2017. 2) While he (drive) his car, he (lose) control and (crash). 3) Sarah (take) a deep breath and (jump) into the water. 4) When I (come) home, my sister (try) to sign up in Facebook. 5) They (not/take) a boat trip at 11 o’clock last Friday. 6) (you/share) opinions when your boss (arrive)? 7) Simon (cook) dinner when he (hear) a strange noise. 8) He (go) to Brazil in April. 9) They (face) difficulties when they (do) this test. 10) Hundreds of tourists (visit) lake Baikal last year. 11) Youtube (become) very popular and many people use it every day. 12) John and his wife (watch) TV while their daughter (play) with her toys.

My holidays, as a rule, I spent with my grandmother in the village. I love to live there. Next to the house there is a small forest and a river.  We swam and sunbathed, walked in the forest, went hiking, had picnics and, of course,  I helped my grandmother in the garden. 
 August was the most interesting month. Finally, my dream came true, and my parents and I went to Moscow. It was great! Our relatives showed us the capital of Russia. It was the first time when I flew by plane! We ate out in a restaurant, walked around a park, visited many museums and saw a lot of  art exhibitions.The second half of August I was at home.

Dear Germiona,

Thank you for you letter. It's always nice to hear from you.

Now I'll answer your questions. Yes, l like travelling with my parents or with my friends.  I like to travel by plane, or train, or in a car. As for hotels, I don't like them.       I like camping most of all. It's really great.  

Yes, I have friends abroad and I sometimes come to visit them.

By the way, in summer I'm going on a yacht trip with a friend of mine and I invite you to join us. It’s so romantic to steer a yacht watching a beautiful sunset, isn’t it?  What do you think of it? If you like the idea and have free time in July, drop me a line as soon as possible.

Bye for now. Looking forward to your reply.

Best wishes,

Mary

Дорогая Гермиона,

за письмо. Всегда приятно услышать новости от тебя.

Я люблю путешествовать. Я люблю путешествовать на самолете, или поезде, или в машине. Что касается отелей, то я не люблю отели. Мне больше всего нравится кемпинг. Это действительно здорово.  

Да, у меня есть друзья за границей, и я иногда приезжаю к ним в гости. Кстати, летом я поеду на море и мы отправимся в путешествие на яхте с моим другом, и я приглашаю тебя присоединиться к нам. Это так романтично плыть на яхте, любоваться красивым закатом, не так ли?  Если тебе нравится идея и у тебя есть свободное время в июле, напишите мне об этом, как можно скорее.

Пока-пока. Жду твой ответ.

С наилучшими пожеланиями,

Мэри