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Dear visitors! We're doing our best to make our park a nice place for everyone. Please, be aware that you can borrow a bike for free. To the right of the main entrance you'll see a large glass house in which you can find out what life in the tropics feels like. The greenhouse is inhabited by nearly a thousand butterflies, which you can see for only £5. Children under sixteen have discounts. Don't miss a chance to see our free exhibition of retro photos of the city in the central alley.
Text B
Hi, dad. I want to share some news. You wanted me to take a French course, so I did that. I was at the language school and took a test for the level. The test didn't take me long. I know nothing, and, of course, they defined my level as a beginner. And placed me into the lowest group but in that group, I saw Paul, my old friend from primary school. We both were very glad to meet up again after so many years. I believe taking a language course with Paul will be real fun, won't it?
Text C
Brother: I believe this fishing rod is just what grandpa wants. Don't you think so?
Sister: I'm not sure. He enjoys fishing, right, but grandma worries so much that he might catch a cold when he goes to the lakes and so do I. You know how careless grandpa can be.
Brother: Yes, things like nasty weather, cold and rain can never stop him from going fishing. One day he got home absolutely frozen. His coat and sweater were wet through.
Sister: It seems to me I know what to buy to please both grandpa and grandma! A pair of long warm rubber boots for fishermen.
Brother: Good idea! The boots grandpa wears are not really waterproof. He needs better ones.
Text D
Kate: Hi, Ron! I called you on Sunday but you didn't answer. Were you out of town?
Ron: Yes, we went to the city for a brief entertaining trip, as mum called it.
Kate: Wow! Was it fun?
Ron: Absolutely not. I had plans to see the motorcases, they've just built a new mototrack, and you know how much I love motorbike competitions but my sister spoilt a whole day.
Kate: How could she? She is a sweet little girl.
Ron: She is, but she wanted to go to the zoo. Mum could not disappoint her.
Kate: I'm so sorry, but it's not the worst scenario ever. When we went for a holiday last time, I got a cold and spent six days inside in the hotel room.