Text A. Hi, everyone! I’d like to give you some advice on our hiking holiday. Tomorrow I’ll be waiting for you at the railway station at 8 a.m. It’s hot, but anyway don’t go with bare legs. Our route goes through bushes and rocky hills. Wear comfortable jeans or sports trousers if you don’t want your legs to be scratched or mosquito bitten. Do not forget water but don’t take much food. We’ll be taking breaks at places equipped with barbeques where we can enjoy baked and grilled food.
Text B. Hi, Steve! It’s Mary. I’ve already ordered a cherry-cake for mum’s birthday, so don’t worry about it. Now I’m in the shopping centre, looking for a present for mum from both of us. I’ve found nothing except a large indoor plant in a ceramic pot. At first, I wanted to buy her an umbrella but they all had an awful flower print, which I think she won’t like. As for the green plant, she’s always liked things like that. If you agree, I’ll pay and order the delivery. Bye!
Text C.
Max: You’re always busy at weekends, Nancy. What is wrong?
Nancy: Nothing, Max! I just have to help my mum in her vet clinic. They’re doing some renovations there.
Max: Oh, yeah! A small family business always requires time and effort. Are you going to work as a vet too, together with your mum?
Nancy: She’d be happy! My sister is allergic to cats, dogs and whatever. So, I’m mum’s only hope of taking over the clinic which she’s so proud of, but…
Max: Don’t tell me you don’t like animals.
Nancy: Of course, I do! But I’ve always dreamed of a career in professional sports, which can’t be combined with running a clinic!
Max: No, it can’t!
Text D.
Alice: It’s almost lunchtime! Are you hungry, Ron?
Ron: No, Alice! Not really, but I wouldn’t mind some pancakes with strawberry jam!
Alice: I wouldn’t mind pancakes either! But sorry, we’ve got neither eggs nor milk to make them! What we can make is either spaghetti or sandwiches with ham and cheese.
Ron: You know what I’ll choose, don’t you?
Alice: Oh, yeah! I know that you’re happy to eat spaghetti three times a day! Ok. I’ll have it too, so as not to cook anything else. Would you like your spaghetti with some sauce or with salad?
Ron: With tomato sauce, please.
Alice: It would be nice of you to help me set a table.