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Dear Anna

In your last letter you asked me to tell you about my pets. OK, I can talk for hours on this topic. I have a dog; his name is La boule. That’s a French word which means a ball. He is a pug and he is very funny. I also have a hamster. His name is Masha. Not a usual name for a hamster, you say, but he is very curious and smart enough. I would also like to have a cat, but perhaps not now.

I’m fine, no changes since the last time. I’m passing my exams next week. After that, I’m looking forward to going abroad. I like traveling a lot. I’ve visited just a few European countries but I fell in love with the Old world. My dream is to go to Paris. This is the city of love, croissants and haut-couture. I think every person should see it and not necessarily die after it!

You told me that you had been to many countries. Tell me about your greatest trip! Have you been to Paris, did you like it? What are you going to do this summer? Where would you like to go?

I’m so happy that your sister married! Wish her and her husband a very good luck! Hope the wedding was as gorgeous as the bride was!

Could you send me some photos?

Sorry, I have to go, my parents are leaving on holidays, I need to see them off.

Waiting for your letter,

Yours truly,

Masha

Igor Smirnov. Excuse me.

Shop Assistant. Can I help you?

Igor Smirnov. Yes, I’m looking for a sweater.

Shop Assistant. How about this one?

Igor Smirnov. Yes, that’s nice. Can I try it on?

Shop Assistant. Certainly, there’s the fitting rooms over there.

Igor Smirnov. Thank you.

Shop Assistant. How does it fit?

Igor Smirnov. It’s too large. Have you got a smaller one?

Shop Assistant. Yes, here you are.

Igor Smirnov. Thank you. I like this sweater, but have you got it in blue?

Shop Assistant. Wait a second. I’ll just check. Here you are.

Igor Smirnov. Thank you. That’s fine. How much is it?

Shop Assistant. It costs $40.

Igor Smirnov. Are there any discounts?

Shop Assistant. Yes, a 10% off for today.

Igor Smirnov. Great! I’ll take it.

Shop Assistant. OK, how would you like to pay?

Igor Smirnov. Do you take credit cards?

Shop Assistant. Yes, we do. Visa and Master Card.

Igor Smirnov. OK, here’s my Visa.

Shop Assistant. Thank you. Have a nice day!

Igor Smirnov. Thank you, bye.