2014 add: Free time activities (why-how-advice)

You’ve got a letter from your English pen-friend in which he/she complains that there has been a lot of rain in his/her region lately, so he/she can’t spend much time outdoors and feels bored at home. Write a letter to your pen-friend in which you tell him/her

  • - whether you have a lot of spare time at present and why or why not
  • - how you usually spend your free time indoors
  • - your advice on how to make his/her stay at home more exciting

Write a letter of at least 100 words. Do not use any personal information (e. g. names, dates, addresses, etc.). Start your letter in an appropriate way.

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Hello Samantha,

Thanks a lot for your letter. I feel sorry that you can’t enjoy lovely walks outside because of the dreadful weather you have experienced lately, but don’t be so upset.

Honestly, I wish I had more free time to spend it outdoors. You know that I’m graduating from school this year, and have to take exams to be able to enter a long-cherished university. Therefore, I spend nearly all my time on my getting ready for lessons and forthcoming exams. 

Whenever I manage to have a free minute, I try to spend it on drawing. I can even boast of a small collection of my own pictures. I’m also fond of reading, and find it to be a good way of getting joy. Besides, it increases your knowledge. I try to do yoga every day to stay healthy and fit.

I must tell you that there is no reason to be bored to death when there are interesting books, beautiful music and entertaining films. It would be a good idea to choose a hobby like embroidery. It gives pleasure, helps to relax, and your work will be a delight to see. At long last, you can start doing things you have always put off because you’ve been short of time.

If you follow my advice, I’m sure you won’t feel bored. Anyway, let me know how it goes.

Lots of love,
Kate 

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