Text A
Dear guests! We are happy to welcome you to our hotel. This year we've got a surprise for you which is going to be particularly interesting for families with children. Now, along with splashing in the pool and seeing the aquarium with tropical fish, our young guests can visit the place where we grow fruit and vegetables for our restaurant. Right behind our building, there's a territory with a garden and an enclosure with hens, ducks, rabbits and even a couple of goats.
Text B
Hi, Jane! It's Amanda. I'm calling to say that we had to change the date of my birthday party. In the invitation, it's written as the 14th of October, which is Saturday, but the weather forecast says it'll be raining the whole day. Not very good for a garden party, is it? That's why we've moved it to Sunday which promises to be a warm and sunny day. The time is the same - 2pm. Call me on Friday evening to confirm that you're coming. See you on Sunday!
Text C
Seller: Hello, can I help you?
Man: Yes, I need to buy a present for my nephew.
Seller: How old is he? And what's he interested in?
Man: He is nine. Like most boys, he likes playing with his dog, assembling Lego, drawing, lots of other things.
Seller: How about a book about searching for a lost castle?
Man: Sounds good but I gave him a book for Christmas and he wasn't very impressed. Any other ideas?
Seller: Well, you mentioned Lego or a skateboard!
Man: He has already got both.
Seller: Then I would recommend this big set of paints.
Man: Oh, I think this one would do. I'm sure he'll like it. Where can I pay?
Text D
James: Hi, Kate!
Kate: Oh, sorry, James. What did you say? I didn't hear you.
James: Of course. Because you were wearing your headphones. What did you listen to?
Kate: My Spanish course.
James: Cool. Your new hobby? It's a shame I can't speak any foreign languages. My brother is learning French. He even tries to write poems in French.
Kate: There's nothing to be ashamed of. Some people enjoy learning languages, others are good at other things. As for you - you've got a great talent for roller skating!
James: I won't argue. I won the first prize in the City Rollers' competition, by the way.
Kate: Congratulations!