8. Imagine you spent three weeks at your English penfriend's house. Write a letter to the family thanking them for their hospitality. Use the letter in Ex. 2 as a model. Follow the plan. Plan Dear Mr and Mrs ... (your penfriend's parents' surname), Para 1: reason(s) for writing Para 2: express gratitude for room/excellent food/sightseeing/ hospitality/etc Para 3: explain how your English has improved Para 4: thank again, invite family to visit you Best regards, ... (your first name)

Dear Mr and Mrs. Smith, I am writing this letter to express my sincere gratitude for your hospitality during my three-week stay at your home. I am very grateful for the comfortable room you provided, the excellent food you served, and the wonderful sightseeing opportunities you arranged. I especially enjoyed visiting the local museum and trying the traditional English dishes. Thanks to my stay with you, my English has improved significantly. I feel more confident in speaking and understanding the language. Thank you again for everything. I would be delighted if you could visit me in Russia sometime in the future. Best regards, (Your name)