По­яс­не­ние.

Dear Charlie,

Thanks for your letter. I'm sorry for not writing you for so long. I was preparing to a school project.

I’m glad that you had a good time with your parents on the picnic. My family used to spend a lot of time together but since my dad changed his job we can’t do it anymore that frequently as we did. He is always very busy. Still, we anyway go out of town and spend some time together in the countryside every month. I like those small journeys very much. But unfortunately as in England we also have some weather problems. In the morning it’s shiny and two hours later it begins to rain.

Anyway, you've mentioned a contest. Is it local? Who won the first prize? Have you been practicing a lot to win Silver?

I've got to go as my brother wants me to help him with his homework.

Write back soon.

Best wishes,

Mike