Dear Pete,
a) Thanks for your last letter. b) I'm sorry it's taken me so long to reply but I've been c) _really busy_ moving into my new flat. d) Congratulations on passing your driving test first time. Now all you have to do is save up for that Porsche you've always wanted — and the tax and insurance, e) of course!
f) As you know, I've just started a new job as the manager of the biggest video shop in town. I was a bit nervous on my first day when I had to meet the staff, but, g) in the end everything turned out all right and I think we're going to h) get on very well.
i) Anyway, the main reason I'm writing is to invite you to a party I'm having Saturday week. I do hope you can come. I've got a spare bed so I could j) put you up for the night.
I must stop now or I'll miss the last post. Please k) let me know if you can come so that I can give you all the details of how to get here. l) Best wishes, ...
Dear Ben,
Thank you for your letter. I am surprised at your choice to learn Japanese. I also think that Japanese is difficult and unusual, but at the same time it is popular now. I also like watching Japanese cartoons. I study English at school. It is hard for me but I know that English is the most widespread language in the world. I would like to learn French because I am fond of cooking. I would like to be a chief cook in the future. I will cook delicious dishes and, may be, open my own restaurant. What can you say about my idea?
Best wishes,
