Informal letter to a friend
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Emily writes to ask her friend how they are doing and to catch up, as it has been a long time since they last corresponded. She describes the hot summer weather where she lives in Orlando, Florida, saying temperatures reach 102°F. Emily spends afternoons indoors reading, watching shows, drawing, and chatting online. In evenings, she and friends go to the beach to play volleyball. Emily asks her friend about the weather and seasons where they live in Russia, questioning if it is always cold winter there. She also asks what season is their favorite and what activities they like best.
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