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PW. Listen to the letters and answer the questions.

▋ Hello! I am Joe. I live in the US. I have been to Canada lately. It is the world’s second largest country. This country attracts visitors all year round. Visitors come here for the magnificent scenery and beauty. Mountain climbing, hiking, watching polar bears, skiing, fishing or swimming are enjoyable ways to experience the extraordinary* scenery. You can’t go home without seeing Niagara Falls. The capital city Ottawa is the administrative centre of the country. Ottawa also attracts tourists. It is a cosmopolitan city of great beauty, with its large parks, impressive public buildings and wide streets. You can come to this country and see everything with your own eyes.

▋ Hi, my name is Helen. I am from France. This year I have been to England. I have made some new friends here. I have learnt many traditions and seen a lot of wonderful things here. It is one of the oldest cities in the world and at the same time one of the largest cities in Europe. This is on the bank of the Thames. It is not only the capital, but also a big port and one of the greatest commercial centres in the world. You can see many bridges over the Thames. But Tower Bridge is the most interesting one. The City is the oldest part and the heart of London. You can enjoy being in the West End. It is the most fashionable and expensive part of London.

1. What are the letters about?
2. Where are they from?
3. Where is Niagara Falls situated?
4. What do these countries attract visitors with?

*extraordinary - very unusual or remarkable