Write a letter to a friend in a distant place, describing the neighborhood or village where you live on a cold winter day.

Prompt: Write a letter to a friend in a distant place, describing the neighborhood or village where you live on a cold winter day.

Here are 4 sample essays: Write a letter to a friend in a distant place, describing the neighborhood or village where you live on a cold winter day.

Sample Essay 1: Write a letter to a friend in a distant place, describing the neighborhood or village where you live on a cold winter day.

Dear friend! It's been a year since we became friends. Unfortunately, you haven't visited my hometown yet. Even though it's cold winter now, my hometown is still beautiful.

When the leaves fall, the weather gets chilly, and summer clouds wander far away... that's when Ms. Winter returns. Ms. Winter doesn't come suddenly but announces her arrival in advance, sometimes very early so everyone can prepare. When Ms. Autumn leaves, Ms. Winter arrives, bringing changes to the village. Everywhere puts on a new gray coat. The sky no longer has harsh sunlight. The wind brings cold air. You can hear Ms. Wind's footsteps, sometimes even clearly hear her flying into the house. The roads in the village are always filled with flying leaves. Trees in the garden seem cold, standing close together. Some trees stretch their arms like athletes warming up for a competition. Every house seems to shrink a bit to keep warm. The bamboo clumps near the village gather closer due to the cold. They stick together, swaying and confiding in each other. Far away, the village fields in winter still stretch out in a strange green color, amazingly beautiful. Despite the cold, the colorful flowers bravely grow stronger. The most absent are the winter birds, gone somewhere, leaving vast, expansive space...

Winter makes human life more gentle, not as gentle as autumn, as lively as summer, as abundant as spring, but as calm as usual. The cold also brings people closer together. Every morning starts with a hot cup of water. Press it against your forehead, let the steam spread on your face, making waking up easy and comfortable. The winter sky shortens time, so whenever you go out, it feels like you've just returned. Everyone at home feels happier because they gather around the table with warm, thick soup. In winter, the happiest are the students going to school, showing off their beautiful, vibrant warm clothes to each other. Seeing the little ones, warmly dressed, running and playing in the yard, they look heavy, slow, like adorable little bears. The elderly sit at home chatting, drinking hot tea. Life seems to proceed more calmly, not rushed. People retreat to contemplate, to think.

Do you see, even though winter has come, even though everywhere is filled with cold air, our village is still beautiful. Beautiful because life here is peaceful and simple. No matter how far I go, I can't forget these cold winter days, especially the times spent with family.

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Sample Essay 2: Write a letter to a friend in a distant place, describing the neighborhood or village where you live on a cold winter day

Sơn Tây, June 20, 2014

Dear Ngọc Dung,

It's been almost a year since you left the small town and Hong Ha Elementary School in the North. Do you still remember the bitterly cold winter of the distant North? These days, it's freezing here! The northern winter wind is blowing in, and the temperature has dropped below 10°C, so schools are closed for students. Feeling lonely at home, I miss you so much that I decided to write you a letter.

Firstly, I send you and your family my warmest regards. Now, let me tell you about the scenery of our hometown during these chilly winter days to ease your longing.

For almost a week now, the sun has been nowhere to be seen. The absence of sunlight means the absence of birdsong. The sky is blanketed in a dull gray hue. Drizzling rain permeates the air. The atmosphere is damp and chilly. The bare branches of the trees sway in the rain.

The cold is intense. Everyone is bundled up in layers of clothing. Padded jackets, wool sweaters, coats... And then there are hats covering the ears, scarves wrapped around the neck, thick socks, gloves... Every inch of the body is covered to combat the biting cold.

The houses along the street are tightly shut. The road is deserted. Anyone who has to go out tries to walk quickly to return to the warmth of their homes as soon as possible.

Do you remember little Trung, your younger brother? Despite his usual liveliness, he now wanders around the house, too afraid to go out and play with his friends. Our grandmother has lit a fire in the middle of the house, placing large logs in it to burn slowly. The warmth spreads throughout the house, making it incredibly cozy! In the evening, the two of us sit on either side, listening to grandma tell wonderful fairy tales, forgetting the howling wind outside the window.

Even though we have a break from school, I still take out my books to review the lessons and complete the homework assigned by the teacher. I love to snuggle under the fluffy blanket, just poking my head out to read books, to delve into stories. I wish Dung were here so we could play rock-paper-scissors or slapjack. Whoever loses gets their ears flicked or their face smeared with ink like old times!

This afternoon, Hạnh came over to my house to play. The two of us talk a lot about Dung and dream of having a chance to visit Dung, to visit Saigon - the land without winter, to see and experience new things. Our immediate wish is for the weather to warm up so we can go to school, meet our teachers and friends again.

Well, the letter has been long enough, I'll stop writing here. Wishing you and your family good health and happiness! Hoping for your letter!

Warm regards!

Autumn Nga

Sample Letter 3: Write a letter to a friend in a distant place, describing the neighborhood or village where you live on a cold winter day

Dear Ngọc Linh,

I'm writing to you from beside the window. Hanoi has entered winter, the wind from the Red River, from West Lake blowing towards my house, so chilly. Winter here still bears some resemblance to our hometown, but there are also many differences. There are new and unique things that create the coldness in the capital city.

It seems like winter arrives earlier in Hanoi than in my hometown, Linh! Since late autumn, every afternoon I leisurely ride my bike along the streets, enjoying the cool breeze. The wind chases the dry leaves, swirling around as I pedal along Thanh Nien street. But if you ride your bike in the late afternoon, even in the fall, you'll feel the cold creeping onto your skin.

Hanoi is bustling and vibrant. Perhaps that's why winter here still feels cold but doesn't make people shiver and numb like in my hometown. The streets are clean, less dusty, so faces and lips are less cracked. But perhaps the most noticeable, the most characteristic thing about winter here is the melancholy.

Just imagine, the streets are always crowded with vehicles, but everyone has their own business. Some hurry home after a tiring day, longing for warmth with their families at dinner. Others retreat to a cafe to ward off the winter chill. And so many others rush back and forth, busy with who knows what. So even in the midst of the bustling crowd and honking horns, everyone feels the intense cold.

Schools here are also different. I remember how we used to enjoy noisy play even in winter, but here your classmates gather in groups and chat. Now, when school's out, you don't see anyone stepping out to the door.

Dear Ngọc Linh,

Fortunately, there are many other joys here; otherwise, it would be quite sad.

Linh! In my hometown, winter seems to be just a few daisies swaying, but in the capital, there are countless varieties of flowers. So, every day, I accompany my mother to the market to choose flowers. I love many types, so our vase at home always has a variety of colors. But perhaps for me, the favorite thing and also what I often do during the winter days in Hanoi is to curl up in my room reading books or going to the school library. The fascinating new knowledge in various fields has warmed me up and helped me get through the long, cold winter days.

Dear Linh, although I live comfortably here, the feeling of standing amidst the winter days in my hometown still lingers deep in Bảo Trang's heart. I promise you. Next winter, I will go back to the countryside. Then, you and I will frolic in the fields together again. Goodbye, Ngọc Linh! Wishing you success in life. Regards,

Sample Letter 4: Write a letter to a friend from afar, describing the neighborhood or village where you live on a cold winter day

Hanoi, January 29, 2016

Dear Trang,

This is Huyền. How have you been lately? Winter has arrived in Hanoi, Trang. The winds have been blowing strongly towards my balcony, it's so chilly. This year's winter came late, but when it arrived, its presence was undeniably powerful.

Right now, in the beautiful city named after Uncle Ho, dear friend, the warm rays of sun are shining down on the clear blue water, frolicking with the gentle breeze, warming the vibrant clusters of colorful flowers. And you, you're probably cycling through the gardens on your little bike to Ben Thanh Market to buy fresh vegetables every day in warm weather. Here, the outdoor temperature is only about 6 to 9 degrees. Due to the cold weather, school has been canceled for us. Feeling a bit blue at home, so I decided to write this letter to you.

These past few days, the drizzling rain has replaced the warm sunshine. The sound of rain, the howling wind outside the window has replaced the melodious chirping of birds every morning when I wake up. The air is very damp and chilly.

You wouldn't believe how cold the weather is here! Every time I go out, my hands feel like they're freezing. And my nose always turns red, and even my feet, they're stiff and seem reluctant to move. So, I always wear multiple layers and equip myself with necessary accessories to combat the biting cold weather.

The streets are slippery and always deserted with only a few shadowy figures. Do you remember my mischievous little sibling? Whenever you come to my house to play, they're always the one stirring up trouble between us, whether studying or chatting. But lately, the changing weather has made them sick. My family is quite worried. As for me, on cold days like this, I usually curl up in a blanket to play computer, study, and prepare for new lessons. Just like a lazy cat, Trang.

Although I'm enjoying my time at home, I really miss the classroom lessons. I hope the next few days will be warmer so that I can go to class and meet my friends, teachers, and learn more knowledge.

Well, this letter has been long enough, I'll stop writing now. Wishing you and your family good health, a joyful and happy Tet Binh Than. Don't forget to reply to my letter. Next winter, I wish you could be in Hanoi, so we could experience the unique coldness of the North together. The chilling cold or the numbing feeling in our hands and feet like these past few days, I understand it's the distinctive feature of Hanoi winter. Even if we wish for it in summer, Trang, it might not happen, right?

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