Dear Friend, My name is Jeff Stone. I'm twelve years old and live in Glasgow, Scotland. My family is not very big. We are four. I have a pet dog. Her name is Molly. She is very nice. My hobby is football. I love playing football with my friends. In the evening I like playing on the computer and listening to music. I hate going to the shops. I can run, swim and jump very well. And you? How old are you? What is your hobby? Can you swim? Can you play football? Is your family big? Do you have a pet? Do you like playing on the computer? Bye.

Dear Jeff,

My name is Alex Green. I’m twelve too, and I live in Manchester, England. My family isn’t very big either—we are four: my mum, dad, my older sister, and me.

I have a pet cat. Her name is Luna. She’s playful and likes to sleep on my keyboard when I’m trying to do homework.

My hobby is also football! I usually play after school with friends from my street. I like playing in midfield because I enjoy passing and helping set up goals. On weekends, I watch Premier League highlights and try to copy new tricks in the park.

I can swim quite well. In summer I go to the pool twice a week, and I’m learning to dive properly. I can run fast and jump pretty high, but I’m still working on my stamina for longer matches.

I do like playing on the computer in the evenings. I play Minecraft and some racing games, and I’m learning a bit of coding to make small games. I also listen to music while I play—mostly pop and some rock.

Bye.