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Dear guests! Welcome to the bear area in our zoo. The good news is that a week ago a new baby bear was born. His mum had arrived from a Canadian Zoo and after the quarantine joined our family bears. The quarantine is a necessary procedure in such cases. The baby bear, whose name is Willy, is very cute. Unfortunately, the baby is out of sight now. He's in the cave with his mum fast asleep. Like all babies Willy sleeps most of the day.
Text B
Hi, Vicky! It's Paul. I'm calling to tell you about our schedule for tomorrow. There were a few changes while you're away. First of all, the Maths test is cancelled. Instead of that we're going to have Science. Ms. Adams reminded us that tomorrow we need to be ready with our presentations on chemical elements. In Science class she's going to see all of them. As for the essay about outstanding people, forget about it for a while. It's been put off to the next week. See you!
Text C
Jeff: Hi, Mia! You look great!
Mia: Hi, Jeff! Probably because it's my birthday today. I've turned fifteen!
Jeff: Many happy returns! Are you having a party tonight?
Mia: No, we've decided to throw it some time later. My exam session started two days ago, so I'm really busy now. No time for partying. In a fortnight when the holidays start I'll invite all my friends to a party. Will you come?
Jeff: Yes, if it is not at the weekend. I've already got plans for the weekends till the end of the month.
Mia: No, no, it's going to be on Thursday. Not Thursday next week but the Thursday after.
Jeff: Ok. I understand.
Text D
Harry: What are you doing this summer, Jess?
Jess: We haven't got any definite plans yet, Harry. We may go to my aunt's house. She lives in France.
Harry: Sounds great.
Jess: I love it too. But mum insists I'm going to Berlin. She wants me to practise German. I don't like the idea and my German is ok anyway.
Harry: Don't you like Germany?
Jess: I definitely prefer the French countryside to Germany or Britain and I've got cousins there. We usually have so much fun together.
Harry: And you can practise your French there, can't you?
Jess: Not really. My cousins are learning English and want me to speak English so that they can practise.