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5. Isaac: 7. Megan:
— Is it possible for you to pick up the kids from school this — _______
afternoon? I don’t think I can make it in time. Phillip:
Emily: — First, let’s talk about the rate of increase in wages, and
— _______ everyone is wondering about it. Then we can discuss the
Isaac: investments we are planning.
— Well, I was indeed, but I’m still in the hospital. The doctor Megan:
has asked for a few more tests, and now I have to wait for — We need to announce the performance evaluation
their results. criteria, as well.
Emily: Philip:
— Oh dear, so we need to ask mum or dad to pick up the — So, tomorrow will be a tough day, right?
kids from school today.
A) Do you have any suggestions for the weekend activities?
A) If you’d bothered to tell me earlier, the kids would be at home B) Foreign countries have been investing in the companies
now, but we’re stuck in traffic as you are being irresponsible here. What shall we do to get their attention?
again. C) What is our budget? Do we have enough resources to pay
B) I’m sorry, but I have to attend an urgent meeting. I thought the salaries?
you were going to pick them up; is everything OK? D) Let’s quickly run through the points we’re going to discuss at
C) Just to be sure, you’re asking me to pick up the kids from tomorrow’s meeting.
school, right? I thought you’d never let me drive after the last E) Shall we plan the technological dimension of the investments
accident. in the company?
D) Sure, but next time, please let me know earlier if something
happens, so I don’t have to reschedule my meetings.
E) You don’t need to worry about that. The kids are already at
home, playing. It’s a public holiday, remember?

6. Oliver: 8. Oscar:
— Have you had a chance to read the news I shared with — I have a lot of clothes that I don’t wear any more, but
you on social media? I don’t want to throw them away. What do you think I
Sandra: should do?
— Not yet. What is it about? Henry:
Oliver: — _______
— It’s about hidden galaxies dating back 13 billion years, Oscar:
discovered by a group of scientists. — Is that so? I didn’t know such boxes existed.
Sandra: Henry:
— _______ — It’s a beneficial service. Not only do you get rid of your
unnecessary clothes, but you also help those in need.
Oliver:
— Sorry, I think I’m confused. Now I remember, it was your A) You can either give them to people in need or donate them to
brother who was into Astronomy, not you. charities. It’s up to you.
B) How about giving them to my younger sister? They might suit
A) You know, it’s one of the topics that interest me the most, but her very well.
I don’t have time to read it right now. C) Why not use them while cleaning the windows or mopping
B) Thank you, I will take a look at it tonight. Can you keep sharing the floor?
similar articles with me from time to time? D) You can sell them on social platforms at low prices and earn
C) I can’t wait to read it because galaxies have always fascinated some money.
me. E) There are clothing bins placed in certain spots of the
D) What is that got to do with me? I am not interested in such neighbourhood by the municipalities.
scientific matters.
E) I can’t spare much time for social media because I’m working
hard these days, but I want to read it as soon as possible.

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