Question

You’ve got a letter from your English pen-friend in which he/she writes that he/she would like to spend his/her holidays reading interesting books and asks your opinion on that. Write a letter to your pen-friend in which you tell him/her what kind of book you read last and who recommended you to read it what literary genre you prefer and why and give some pieces of advice on how to spend holidays not to get bored

Answer 1

Dear friend,

Thanks for your letter. It was so nice to hear from you. I am sorry I haven’t written for a long time but I was busy with my project at school.  

In your letter, you ask me about books. The last book that I read was a detective novel. My sister recommended it because she enjoyed it a lot. As for me, the most interesting literary genres are science fiction and detective stories. The former one is very informative and useful. The latter is captivating and extremely interesting to read. Nonetheless, reading is not the only thing that you can do on holidays. So not to get bored you may also hang out with your friends, walk around the town, etc. Enjoy yourself and have fun!

Write back soon.

Best wishes,

[Твоё имя]

Answer 2

Dear [Pen-friend's name],

I hope this letter finds you well. It's great to hear that you're planning to spend your holidays reading interesting books. I'm an avid reader myself, so I'd be happy to share my thoughts and recommendations with you.

Recently, I read a fascinating book called "The Midnight Library" by Matt Haig. It's a fiction novel that explores the idea of different lives we could have lived if we had made different choices. The book was recommended to me by a friend, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The author's writing style is engaging, and the story is both thought-provoking and heartwarming.

As for literary genres, I personally enjoy reading a wide range of genres, including fiction, non-fiction, and biographies. However, my favorite genre is historical fiction. I find it fascinating to read about the events of the past and how they have shaped the world we live in today. I also appreciate the amount of research that goes into writing historical fiction and the way it can transport readers to a different time and place.

Now, as for advice on how to spend your holidays without getting bored, here are a few suggestions:

1. Try something new: You could try reading a book from a genre you've never explored before, or you could try a new hobby or activity that you've always wanted to try.

2. Join a book club: Joining a book club can be a great way to connect with other readers and discuss books. You can even start your own book club with friends or family.

3. Plan some outdoor activities: While it's great to spend time reading indoors, it's also important to get outside and enjoy the sunshine. You could plan some hiking or biking trips, or even just a picnic in the park.

I hope these suggestions help, and I look forward to hearing about what books you end up reading over the holidays.

Best regards, [Your Name]