Write an email to your Russian friend answering her email about your birthday. Mention the birthday card, presents from your parents and brother, and ask about your friend’s birthday and presents.

Hi, Anna!

I’m glad to hear from you. Thanks for the birthday card. It’s beautiful. I’ve got a beautiful red scarf from Mum and a bike from Dad. The best present is from my brother. It’s a digital camera. I’ll take pictures of all my friends.

Have you got a camera? What about your birthday two weeks ago? What presents have you got?

I’d better go now as I have to help Mum about the house.

Write soon,

Helen