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? I've just finished watching an interesting film... 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,

I hope this email finds you well. It was great to hear from you! Yesterday, our family had a reunion party, and it was absolutely incredible. My parents come from large families, so it was a big gathering with lots of relatives.

To answer your questions, I come from a family that values tradition and togetherness. What's most important in my family is mutual support and understanding. We always try to be there for each other, no matter what. As for how I get on with my family members, I'd say we have a close bond. We share a lot and support each other's dreams.

The person I admire most in my family is my grandmother. She's incredibly strong, wise, and has always been a source of inspiration for me. Her life stories and the way she handles challenges are truly remarkable.

By the way, I recently watched a very interesting film called 'The Shawshank Redemption'. Have you seen it?

Now, I have some questions for you about your family:

• What are some of your favorite family traditions?
• How do you usually celebrate birthdays or special occasions in your family?
• What is one thing you appreciate most about your family?

Looking forward to hearing from you soon!

Best regards,
[Your Name]