Writing task 37: variant 1 - Langart

You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Ben:

From: Ben@mail.uk

To: Russian_friend@ege.ru

Subject: shopping

…Last week I stayed at my friends’ in Italy. My dream came true as I did my shopping in Italy’s fashion capital, which every shopaholic would love to visit. Do you like shopping? What are your favourite shops? Why do you think online shopping has become so popular?
My brother has bought a new flat…

Write an email to Ben.
In your message:
− answer his questions;
− ask 3 questions about his brother’s new flat.
Write 100–140 words.
Remember the rules of email writing.