I come from a large family. It's not easy! We all take turns 'helping around the house, like
washing the floor or cleaning the bathroom.
usually get my older sisters' dresses and jeans
when they're too small for them, so I can only
dream about?
We've only got two computers too, so we don't
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very often. Also,
is difficult - there's
always something happening with the family. And
is a problem, because when
we go to bed my sisters and I sometimes talk for
hours!
Of course I don't always go out with my big
sisters, 1 6
of my own
from school. My sisters and I all enjoy painting
and drawing, too.
together is
really nice. I also
I do athletics and it's great when all my family
come to support me! We're all very close!
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1. Last Sunday we went skiing in the country. There was already a lot of snow in the fields and we enjoyed ourselves. We were skiing for two hours and half.
2. They met at the station two hours ago.
3. Where did you spend last Sunday?
4. We were in a hurry because only twenty minutes were left before the beginning of the performance.
5. I was playing the violin when my friend came in. He invited me to the theatre and I accepted the invitation with pleasure.
6. He rang his friend and asked him about the homework.
I hope you are doing fine. Have you got any news to tell me? You asked me some question and I would like to answer them now. You asked for my opinion about being independent of my parents. I think one can hardly be independent when he or she is under 18. We don't have necessary skills and knowledge to live separately from our parents. Renting a room or a flat can also cost a lot and only our parents can pay for us. What about you? When do you plan to start living separately from your parents? As to leaving parents as soon I finish school, I think I could do it. If I enter a good university with good accomodation, living without my parents would be no problem. Though I think I would miss my home, especially during the first months. Many Russian students who study abroad miss their homes in the beginning. It is not easy to get used to another country and the language. And it can take a lot of time to understand traditions and customs of the new country. Have you ever studied abroad? Do you think you could live far from your home for a long time? OK, so much for today. Write soon.
Best wishes,
Mike.