If you are Li Hua and your little niece is having a happy summer vacation at your home, you can introduce your little niece to your American pen pal Emily.

Dear friend, I'm Li Hua. It's been a long time since I last wrote to you. This summer vacation, my niece came to live in my house. She is only ten years old. She looks very cute with big bright eyes and a small pink face. Smiling is her favorite facial action. She smiled when she didn't understand what my family was saying. Once I told her a joke in English. After listening, she smiled happily at me. I think she found the joke funny. Then she asked me, "Is this a joke?" Her tone was so funny that I couldn't help laughing. This is a happy time for my niece and me. How have you been recently? I look forward to hearing from you. Yours, Li Hua