Read Dimas letter.Put the verbs in brackets in the Past Simple.

Dear Julia Thank you for your message. I think it s a great idea to visit you in London.All of us will be happy to get the invitation letter very
soon.What can l tell you about my holidays? They were great! I spent my holidays in Doldino. My granny has a country hjuse there.Boldino is near Nizhniy Novgorod, one of the oldest Russian cities.Many years ago Alexander Pushkin, the greatest Russian poet, ...(live) in Boldino. He created about 60 tales, poems and novels there. Now there is a tradition to celebrate" Boldino autumn" when many poets go there and recite their poems. The weather ... (be) fine every day. My friends and l spent a lot of time outdoors. We...(swim), played and rode our bikes.We also picked berries and gathered mushrooms in the nearby forest. In the evening we usually... (make) a fire, played the guitar and..(sing) songs. I..(take) a lot of photos of my friends and me.This one is for you. I hope you ll recognise me. You know l have a sweet tooth, so l asked my granny to make some cherry jam.I..(help) her a little to make it.I ll take some of it to London with me and you ll get a chance to taste it. Sending you best wishes from Jim and all of my classmates,Dmitriy.