You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Tom who writes: …Last week our family went to the famous

11/09/2001 Tomsk Russia Dear Tom, Thank you a lot for your last letter. Sorry I have not answered you earlier, I was really busy with my school exams. I’m glad that you are ok. In your letter you asked me about some interesting things. There are a lot of beautiful water sights in Russia, for example, lake Baikal, rivers Volga and Don. Unfortunately, I have never gone rafting. I like extreme sports and I love feel the danger. You wrote me that you are going to go to Greece this summer. How long will you stay in Greece? What month will you go there? What are you going to visit in Greece? Anyway, I have to go now. My dad call me to garage. Keep in touch. Best wishes, Dima

6 April 2018

Dear Tom, I am happy to learn that you continue to enjoy travelling. It must be breathtaking to see the Niagara Falls in real! In Russia we have some rather spectacular water sights as well. The most famous is Lake Baikal. It is the deepest and the biggest lake in the world. It is very beautiful, it is a must-see destination in Russia. Unfortunately I have never gone rafting. Yet I really want to try this activity. I am attracted by extreme sports. The only one I do know is a free ride skiing. I love to feel the danger and adrenaline, to explore my limits. What about extreme sports in Greece this summer? Are you going to do it or just sightseeing ? In what region of Greece will you go? Thank you for your letter. See you soon.Best regards and take care. Your friend Alex.