Direct speech into Reported speech​

Dear Daniel,

Thanks for your letter. How are the things going on? Did something new happen in your life? My family misses you. We hope to see you next year.

I want to tell you about a festival in my country, I’m talking about the International Women’s Day. It’s celebrated on the 8th of March every year in all Russian cities. Men and boys do all housework this day. Also they present flower and gifts and tell pleasant words to their grandmother, mums, sisters, wifes, daughters.

What festivals are there in your country? What is your favorite festival? Tell me about it, please. Well, I need to do my homework.

Love,

Sally

Hi friend,
My name is Dasha.
I'm your (1) new penfriend. I am from Russia. I (2) live in Voronezh. I’m 25. I’m a (3) web designer. I work for a popular newspaper. It’s called Voronezh Times.
My family is(12) not very big: father, mother, my sister and me. My father is an engineer and my Mum is (4) a librarian. 
My sister is fifteen. Her(5) name is Ann. She is at school. We have two pets. I have(6) a dog and my sister has a hamster. I prefer dogs. They are nice.
I like reading. My favorite writer is Den Brown. My favorite book is(7) Da Vinci’s Code. My favorite sport is tennis. 
My favorite sports star is(8) Sharapova. She is a good athlete and she is so beautiful! She is like a model!
When I am(9) free, I like singing and dancing. My favorite music is rap and R&B. My favorite pop star is Britney Spears. 
She is great! At the weekend I like going to the(10) cinema with my friends. My favorite film is Pirates of the Caribbean. My 
favorite film star is Johnny Depp. He is(11) great!
What music do you like? Who is your favorite star? 
Write soon,
Dasha