Dear Li Ping.

How's it going these days? I'm having a great time in Shanghai for the two-month exchange program. It's a great place to visit and there's just so much to see and do here.

Last night I went to a Chinese music concert. I prefer quiet and traditional music, so the concert suited me just fine. Do you like music? What kind of music do you like best?

Tomorrow evening my host family is taking me to their little daughter's birthday party, but I am not sure what I am expected to do before the party. Should I prepare a gift or anything? If so, what can I choose as the gift? What else could I do to make the party more interesting?

I am looking forward to your reply.

All the best,

Lucy