Letter to my friend (informal email)

Dear Liza,
Hi from Chelybinsk! Sorry for not writting  for so long. I was in Canada. It was good to her from you)
I wanted to drop you a line to tell you about my holidays. I visited many attractions and parks. I was in Sherwood forest. I went windsurfing, played painball and etc. I had a great time! In Canada I tried local food, enjoyed nature and visited historical sites, than I saw  traditional houses, large zoo and peaceful gardens.
I'm sorry to hear about you  twist ankle. I hope you are
OK! Now I see your photograph.
Bye for now)
Love,
Maria

Task 8

1. Which empire did Genghis Lhan start?
2. Marco Polo travelled the 7000 km-long Silk Road from Europe to China. He set out in 1271. When did he return home?
3. Who said ''I came, I saw, I conquered.'' after winning a battle in Asia Minor?
4. How old was Alexandr the Great when he died?
5. Where does caviar come from?

art & culture

World full of different sights for ex.: roadside attractions, festivals, statues and other sights.
In  1974 a group of farmers in China were digging a well when they uncovered something  stange: a life-sized statue. Each one of  the statues unique. Some have moustaches.Some have beards.
If you want to have great time you can visit Venice.
If you think it describes the Grand Canal, Venice, you'd be right, but it isn't Venice, it's Venice, Las Vegas. There's a hotel that is built like an ancient Egiption Pyramid, a casino, an Eiffel tower and a roadside attractions.
In Vinice people celebrate The Garma Festival. Visitors  enjoy  traditional food, dance, music and art.
As for me I very like art. I have favourite picture: The Persistence of memory (Salvador Dali).