To: Russian_friend@ege.ru Subject: Local culture Yesterday there was a reunion party in our family. It was incredible! My parents both come from large families. What family are you from? What is important in your family? How do you get on with your family members? Who you admire most in your family, and why? Write an email to Simon. In your message: - answer his questions; - ask 3 questions about his/her family. Write 100-140 words. Remember the rules of email writing.

Dear Simon,

Hope you're doing well. I wanted to tell you about a family reunion party we had yesterday. It was amazing! My parents are from large families, so it was a really big get-together.

To answer your questions: I'm from a family that believes in working hard and supporting each other. What's most important to us is loyalty and spending quality time together. I get on pretty well with my family members; we often share stories and laugh together.

The person I admire most is my grandfather. He has always been a role model, teaching me the importance of perseverance and integrity. His life experiences are incredibly valuable.

I also recently watched an interesting film. Have you seen anything good lately?

I'm curious about your family too. Could you tell me:

• What is your family's favorite holiday or celebration?
• How do you resolve disagreements within your family?
• What's a valuable lesson you've learned from a family member?

Looking forward to your reply!

Cheers,
[Your Name]