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Marta
Are you coming to the team picnic next Saturday? We’re trying to confirm the numbers.
Free Reading exercise · Lesson 20 of 32
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Are you coming to the team picnic next Saturday? We’re trying to confirm the numbers.
I wasn’t sure at first. My sister asked me to help her move that morning, so I thought I might be busy all day.
That makes sense. We’re meeting at Riverside Park around four, so you could still join us later if you’re free.
I considered that, but I didn’t want to accept the invitation and then cancel at the last minute.
No problem. We just need a final answer by Wednesday. Priya is organizing the games, and I’m arranging the food.
Do you still need people to help with anything?
We have enough people setting everything up, but everyone is contributing something. Some are bringing food, and others are bringing drinks.
I’ve managed to change my plans. My sister found another friend who can help later, so I only need to be there in the morning.
Great. Does that mean you’ll be able to come?
Yes, you can count me in. I should arrive before four, and I’ll bring something to eat.
Perfect. We already have plenty of chips and desserts. Could you bring something more filling?
Sure. I can make a large pasta salad. It travels well, and people can eat it cold.
That would be helpful. You don’t need to organize the event. Bringing the salad is enough.
Good, because I can participate, but I won’t have time to plan activities this week.
That’s fine. I’ll add your name to the confirmed list and tell Priya about the pasta salad.
Thanks. I’m glad I could rearrange things instead of missing the picnic.
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