Reading, 5th form (V-2)

Hello Peter,

I’m having a great time in the USA! I’m staying at my friend’s house in a small town not far from Washington. The weather here isn’t bad. It’s cold and snowy here but it isn’t windy. It’s good that I have a warm jacket, a hat and mittens.

I have already met a lot of new friends. We went to Washington three days ago. It is a wonderful city! We visited the White House where the President lives. It was fantastic! But I didn’t see the president.

After that we went shopping to buy presents and food for Thanksgiving day. It will be tomorrow. It is a traditional American holiday  which people celebrate on fourth Thursday of November. All the families come together on this holiday. The Americans have a big dinner of turkey, vegetables and fruit. In the evening people watch parades with fireworks. I’m happy to celebrate this holiday with my friend’s family.

I’ve bought you some nice souvenirs. I’ve also taken many photos of my new friends.

Yours, Alex.

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Alex is writing from America

It isn't warm in the USA

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Americans celebrate Thanksgiving Day in October

On Thanksgiving Day all the families come together

In the evening on Thanksgiving Day people watch parades with fireworks

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