Dear Hoa,

Thank you for your letter. I live in Hanoi. It's a busy city. My two best friends live here, too. Linh lives in a small house on Bach Mai Street. Minh lives in an apartment on Hai Ba Trung Street. Their homes are close to our school. And I live in a house at 12 Le Loi Street. How about you? Where do you live? Tell me about your neighborhood.

Best regards,

Hieu

My neighborhood is a peaceful and friendly place. There are many trees and flowers along the streets, making it very green and beautiful. Every morning, people go for walks or exercise in the nearby park. There are also some small shops and a bakery where I often buy fresh bread. My school is not far from my house, so I can walk there in just 10 minutes. On weekends, my family and I like to visit the local market to buy fresh fruits and vegetables. The people in my neighborhood are kind and always ready to help each other. I love living here because it feels safe and cozy.

On weekends, my family and I have fun together. On Saturday mornings, we go to the park. We like to play games and have a picnic. My father brings sandwiches and my mother makes lemonade. After playing, we often visit a small café for ice cream. On Sunday, we usually go to the beach. We swim in the sea and build sandcastles. My brother and I like to collect shells. In the evening, we watch a movie at home and eat popcorn. We also cook dinner together and talk about our day. Sometimes, we play board games after dinner. My parents read books to me before bed. We enjoy spending time together and making happy memories.

Last summer, my family and I went to Da Nang for a vacation. We stayed at a lovely hotel near the beach. Every morning, we enjoyed walking along the sandy shore and swimming in the sea. We visited the Marble Mountains and took lots of photos. We also tried local food, like seafood and fresh fruits. In the evenings, we explored the night market and bought souvenirs. It was a relaxing and fun trip, and we made many happy memories.