## Step 2 - Reading

Pen pals

You are going to read texts by teens who are looking for a pen pal. They write about their hobbies.

- Read the texts.
- While reading, think about the following questions:
  - Which one of these people would you like as a pen pal, and why?
  - Which one of these people would be your least ideal pen pal, and why?

Pen pals 1. Mary is 13 years old and lives in Scotland. She would like a pen pal who is into horses, just like her. She also likes playing the piano and singing. She is interested in pop music but doesn’t like classical music. Mary also loves going to the beach and hanging out with her friends. 2. Kim Lee, who is 14 years old, lives in Seoul, the capital of South Korea. Kim Lee loves travelling and hopes to visit Great Britain someday. He would like a pen pal who can tell him all about life in Europe. In his free time, he loves gaming and playing football. 3. Pietro is 12 years old and lives in Argentina. He loves being outside and discovering everything there is to know about plants and animals. He is especially fascinated by insects. Pietro is looking for a pen pal who shares his interest in biology. His other hobbies are biking and skateboarding. 4. Helga from Germany is 12 years old. She loves sports, so in her free time she plays hockey and basketball, and she is also a good runner. She is looking for a pen pal who is also into sports, and who can tell her more about healthy food to keep up her strength. 5. Jennifer, 14, is from New Orleans in the United States. She plays tennis and likes going to the cinema. But most of all she loves baking, and she often posts photos of her creations online. She is always looking for new recipes and decorating ideas, so she would love to have a pen pal to exchange ideas with. 6. Alessandro, age 13, lives in Rome. In his free time, he likes playing around with electronics. He repairs all sorts of things for other people, from bikes and mopeds to laptops and toasters. Alessandro is also a good go karter. At the weekend he drives races around the country with his dad. His ideal pen pal is someone who is also keen on racing and who can give him tips.

Do the exercise.