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We’re going to try an activity holiday this year, but we all want something different. The children want to go cycling but their father wants to go on a water sports holiday, you know. Sailing and winsurfing, things like that. And i like to go walking. We all want to go together. So we’ve decided to let the children choose this year. And we’ll choose next year.

2.

How will recognise your house when i call for you, sue? Well, it’s the same as all the others in the street, but look out for a big tree, it’s by the front gate and it’s covered in lovely white flowers at the moment.

3.

And on to this morning’s local traffic news. Driving conditions have improved now that the early morning fog has gone, rain is forecast for tonight but it will be fine during the day, the police have warned drivers to expect delays coming into town, because of repairs to Victoria Bridge and advise lorries to find another route if possible.

4.

Oh, robin! Pete’s just rung to say that he’ll be here a bit later than he said. The plane’s going to take off at eight o’clock now, so you don’t need to check – in until about quarter past seven. Ha said he’d be round to pick you up at half past six  instead of six o’clock. Is that ok? It’ll give you some more time to pack anyway!

5.

Oh, simon you haven’t even washed the dishes. Have you done anything this morning? I’ve been really busy, mum? I paid the window cleaner who called and i was going to put away all the shopping you bought yesterday. But pete rang and he kept me talking for ages.

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Have you got everything you need for your holiday? Well, i’ve packed my soap and toothbrush if that’s what you mean, but i can’t find any toothpaste anywhere. There’s probably some in the bathroom cupboard. But what about a towel, have you remembered to pack that?

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What do you think? I found it in that new department store yesterday. I think it’s perfect, it’ll keep the sun off my face and it’ll go really well with the dress i’m wearing to the wedding. It’s the same colour as my bag, too. I just need a new jacket now.