Helen, do you know our office is organizing a trip to the island? Are you coming?
- Oh, that sounds great! Is it this weekend?
- No, the next one. Do you have any plans for the next Saturday and Sunday?
- What a pity! It’s not possible. I already have some big plans.
- That’s sad. So you won’t be coming then?
- I’m really sorry but it’s my sister`s anniversary. She will be hosting a big party. We are expecting a big family gathering next weekend: grandparents, uncles and aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews.
- I understand. Well, have much fun then!
- Thanks. I hope so. And how about you, Mark? Are you going to the island?
- Sure. Most of our staff is going. And we’ll miss you there.
- I’m pleased to hear that. And do you have any special plans for this weekend? Are you going to spend it with your family?
- Right you are. The weather is nice, so I think I’ll take the kids to the beach on Saturday. We’ll go swimming, make sandcastles and play volleyball. And I’m going to take my wife out to dinner at a very nice Italian restaurant in the evening.
- How sweet of you. Have a great time there!
- Thank you. On Sunday I’ll take my kids to the zoo and we’re going to spend the afternoon at the fun fair.
- That’s fantastic! I am afraid my weekend will be much quieter. I’ll do some shopping first and probably catch a movie with my friends on Saturday night. As for Sunday… well, I’m going to play tennis in the morning and then I’ll go out for a drink with my sister. So, you see - nothing special at all.
- Your plans sound awesome, Helen! Enjoy your weekend!