Now we are ready to start.

Text A

Wow! There are so many people at our stadium who’ve come to support their football clubs! The players have already changed into their sportswear and the referee has invited them to his area. He probably wants to give them some instructions. Earlier, the coaches announced that their players are in perfect health, which was proved by medical testing, and are determined to win. Well, the referee is waiting for the players  — we will see them on the pitch any minute!

Text B

Hi, Sandra! Your younger brother here. I need some advice. It’s about my birthday party. I’ve already ordered a large birthday cake, in the same shop where we used to buy cakes when we were kids. But I’m wondering where to throw the party. Do you think it’s ok to have it in our garden? On the grass, like a picnic? On the one hand, it’s fun and the guests can play something active instead of sitting inside. But, what if it rains? Please call me and tell me what you think.

Text C

Mother: Any plans for the weekend, Tom?

Tom: No, Mum, not really. Why?

Mother: I need your help. We are going to visit your grandparents at the weekend, you know...

Tom: Right. But it’s only Tuesday tomorrow...

Mother: Yes, that’s right. But we need to buy them some presents and I wouldn’t like to leave it till the very last minute.

Tom: I see. Ok. I was actually going to watch a film with Chris but it can wait.

Mother: Does this mean you’ll go with me tomorrow?

Tom: Yes, you can count on me. Any idea what we are looking for?

Mother: No, not really… We’ll just look around and probably will see something suitable.

Text D

Linda: Wow, that was tough! Did you complete all the tasks, Mike?

Mike: Yeah… But I don’t think I did well, Linda.

Linda: But you’ve always been good at Maths.

Mike: Not today. I feel sick and can’t concentrate. We went to the cinema, to a late-night show yesterday.

Linda: That was not a very clever thing to do. I hope at least the film was interesting. Anyway, you need to go to bed early tonight.

Mike: Which is impossible. Remember about Jim’s birthday party? The whole class is invited. And after that I’ll have to get on with my project in Science to complete it tonight.

Linda: I’m sure you’ll manage!