Placement Test English A1–B1

We are looking forward to teaching you soon and wish you every success in learning English!
By answering the following questions, you will help us determine the ideal course type for you. Before you
begin the test, please read the instructions at the bottom of the page.

First name: Surname: Date:

E-Mail: Phone: Mobile:

Street: Postcode/City:

What is your mother tongue? How much time have you spent in an English-speaking area?

When and for how long did you take English lessons? Do you remember the level of those classes?

Have you got an English language certificate or diploma? If so, which? Do you remember when you attained
this certificate and the grades you received (e.g. «excellent», «good», «satisfactory»)?

Are you interested in learning English directly at your business premises?

! Yes ! No ! Maybe, please contact me.
Your company name: Person in your company responsible for language training:

Which skills would you like to learn or improve during your course?
! Speaking ! Writing ! Reading ! Grammar ! Understanding spoken language
! Telephone skills ! Everyday vocabulary ! Business vocabulary

Which level or certificate would you like to acheive? Please find out more about the levels on the next page.
! A1 ! A2 ! B1 ! B2 ! C1 ! C2 ! Diploma:

Notes:

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Our language courses are based on the six proficiency levels of the Common European Framework of Reference.
These descriptions of the levels will help you find out which linguistic level you would like to reach:

Productive skills: Receptive skills: Certificates Number of hours required to

speaking and writing reading and listening reach the level

Level C2 I am able to summarise informa-
tion from different spoken and
written sources, reconstructing
arguments and accounts in a
coherent presentation. I express
myself spontaneously, very
fluently and precisely, differen-
tiating finer shades of meaning
even in the most complex
situations.
I understand virtually everything CPE «Certificate of Proficiency 1000 – 1200 full hours
I read with ease, from manuals in English»
and other non-fiction, to works
of literature. I do not have any
difficulty listening to or taking
part in discussions or understan-
ding the media.

Level C1 I express myself fluently and
spontaneously without much
obvious searching for expressi-
ons, and use language flexibly
and effectively for social, acade-
mic and professional purposes.
I can also produce clear, well-
structured, and detailed text on
complex subjects.
I can understand the details of
a wide range of demanding,
longer texts, even if I am not
familiar with the topic. I can
even recognise implicit meaning
in most of what I read and hear,
both in my everyday life and in
the workplace.
CAE «Certificate in Advanced 700 – 800 full hours
English»
BEC Higher «Business English
Certificate»
ICFE «International English Cer-
tificate in Financial English»
ILEC «International English
Certificate in Legal English»

Level B2 I interact with a degree of fluen-
cy and spontaneity that makes
regular interaction with native
speakers quite possible without
strain for either party. I can also
produce clear, detailed text on
a wide range of subjects, in vari-
ous genres.
I am able to understand the FCE «First Certificate in English» 500 – 600 full hours
main ideas of complex text BEC Vantage «Business English
on both concrete and abstract Certificate»
topics, and can read reports
and articles from trade journals
on familiar topics in my field of
specialisation.

Level B1 I am able to deal with most
situations likely to arise while
travelling in an area where the
language is spoken, and can
produce simple connected text
on topics which are familiar. I
can describe experiences, hopes
and ambitions, and briefly give
reasons and explanations for my
opinions and plans.
I can understand the main PET «Preliminary English Test» 340 – 420 full hours
points of clear standard input BEC Preliminary «Business
on familiar matters broadcast English Certificate»
on the radio or TV. I can also
understand language regularly
encountered in everyday life, at
work or at school.

Level A2 I can communicate in simple
and routine tasks requiring a
simple and direct exchange of
information on familiar and rou-
tine matters. I can also describe
in simple terms aspects of my
background, work life and im-
mediate environment. I am able
to write brief notes and short
personal letters or emails.
I can understand sentences KET «Key English Test» 180 – 200 full hours
and frequently used expres-
sions related to areas of most
immediate relevance (e.g. basic
personal and family informa-
tion, shopping, local geogra-
phy, employment). I can also
understand the main points of
short texts, such as adverts,
brochures, faxes, emails etc.

Level A1 I can interact in a simple way
provided the other person talks
slowly and clearly and is pre-
pared to help. I can introduce
myself and others, and can ask
and answer questions about
personal details, such as where I
live and people I know.
I can understand and use 70 – 90 full hours
familiar everyday expressions
and very basic phrases aimed
at the satisfaction of needs of a
concrete type, provided they are
spoken clearly. I am also able
to understand familiar words
and simple sentences on signs,
posters and menus.

Source: Cambridge University

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Placement Test English Levels A1–B1

1. Teil (Fragen 1 bis 25)
Es folgen die ersten Aufgaben. In jedem Satz ist etwas Kreuzen Sie auf dem Antwortbogen den Buchsta-
Please DO NOT WRITE on this sheet. Use the answerben
weggelassen. Darunter finden Sie eine Anzahl von
sheets instead. Thank you.
an, der Ihrer Meinung nach der richtigen Antwort
möglichen Antworten, von denen nur eine richtig ist. entspricht.

1 Thank you … the cup of coffee. 6 – … go to a restaurant.

– Yes, good idea.
a for c in
b from d to a I'm c This
b Let's d We
2 Welcome … London.
7 – … is this book?
a for c of
– £5 (= five pounds)
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a How c How much
b How many d What
3 – Have Karen and Paul got a car?
– Yes, they …
8 … English people drink coffee?
a are c got
b be d have a Are c Have
b Do d Like
4 – I haven't got my camera here.
– Oh, …! 9 Your friend … good English.
a excuse me c I've got a do speak c speaking
b I have d yes, please b speak d speaks

5 – … are your two sons? 10 – Does your brother live in London?

– They're in America. – No, he …
a What c Where a do c doesn't
b When d Who b does d don't

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11 I often go to work … train. 22 Peter would like to visit Helen … Saturday.

a by c with a at c on
b by the d with the b in d to

23 Sorry, I don't understand that word. What …?

12 Where … she yesterday?
a does it mean c it means
a are c was
b it does mean d means it
b is d were

24 – What's your name? C an you … it for me,

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last year. – Yes, it's Murdoch, M–U–R–D– O –C–H.
a at c on a send c spell
b by d to b speak d tell

25 I … to go home now.
14 – Where were you yesterday?
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15 Where did you … lunch last Tuesday?

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and visited a lot of interesting places. O ne night they
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b got d went
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friends and neighbours. N ext year Laura and Paul
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would like to go to N ew York. O ne of Paul's brothers
a Did c Does lives there.
b Do d Went
26 Laura and Paul are married.
27 They travelled to Scotland in their car.
19 How old were you when you … him?
28 The weather was good all the time.
a have met c meets
b meet d met 29 They bought presents in Edinburgh.
30 Paul's got two brothers in N ew York.

20 – I'd like a sandwich, please.

–…
a Here you are c Thank you
b Please d That's nice

21 The film wasn't good and we didn't enjoy …

a her c it
b him d them

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51 – What would you like – ice cream or fruit salad? 5. Teil (Fragen 61 bis 85)
– O h, … fruit salad, please.
Fahren Sie jetzt fort wie im 1. Teil. N ur eine Antwort
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b I have d I've got
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you enjoy 85) on TV?
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im 2. Teil. 67 child.
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information, please.
peas, his favourite vegetables. Laura didn't drink any 68 How long Paris year?
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72 – C an I speak to Dr Smith? 83 … you know, our daughter wants to be a nurse.

– Sorry, … to someone at the moment.
a As c Like
a he's talking c he talked b How d Than
b he's talked d he talks

84 They live near the station, …?

73 – C an I make an appointment?
– C ertainly, … about Friday morning at nine? a aren't they c isn't it
b don't they d won't they
a how c what's
b let's d when
85 You had lunch early yesterday, …?

74 Look! What …? a aren't you c had you

b didn't you d weren't you
a does he c he do
b does he do d is he doing

75 I feel fine, so I … go to the doctor again.

a don't have to c must
b don't need d mustn't
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Please proceed with the questions about the reading
76 – I think you … have a long holiday in a sunny Verfahren Sie mit in
text as described den Fragen
part 2. zum Lesetext wieder wie
country. im 2. Teil.
– Thanks for the good advice.
Laura has just changed her job. Until last month she
a need c used to was working for a large American company in the
b should d would centre of Frankfurt. The work was interesting, but she
worked long hours. She often used to be at the office
from eight in the morning to six in the evening or even
77 I'd like a flat … has three large rooms.
later. Another problem was that she had to travel for
a what c which more than an hour to work every day when the trains
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the office. A third problem was that she didn't earn
enough. A short while ago she found an ad in the
78 If it rains, we won't … play tennis. newspaper. A computer company near where she lives
a be able to c can't wanted an office assistant. They offered a high salary.
b can d could Laura went to an interview and they offered her the
job. First she will have to take a computer course, but
when she finishes the course next month, she can start
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it's mine. new job, of course. She'll certainly earn more than she
has done, she doesn't have to work more than thirty-
a her c she's eight hours a week and she will get five weeks' holiday
b hers d their a year, one week more than at her last job.

86 Laura didn't enjoy the work at her last job.

80 If the weather … bad, he'll come by train.
a are c will be 87 She travelled in buses and trains for more than
b is d would be two hours every day.

88 There were a lot of people in the trains when

81 – …? Laura went home.
– I've got a complaint. My room is too cold.
89 Laura has started her new job.
a What's it like? c What's the matter?
b What size is it? d What's the time? 90 At her new job Laura will have both better pay
and more holidays than she had before.
82 What … when I phoned you last night?
a did you c have you done
b do you do d were you doing

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7. Teil
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112 When the police arrived at the bank, it was 118 Paul and Laura only became friendly after they
empty. The robbers … landed in Rome.
a had left c leave 119 Paul's employers wanted to send him to Tokyo to
b have left d left write one or two reports.

120 Laura had the same problem that Paul had.

113 – Paul wanted to speak to the doctor yesterday,
so he rang him.
– Sorry, what did you say? Who … ?
a did Paul ring c Paul rang
b Paul did ring d rang Paul

114 I can't stand … at the bus stop when it's raining. Please proceed with the questions about the reading
9. as (Fragen
textTeil described121 bis 135)
in part 2.
a to wait c waited
b wait d waiting Bitte kreuzen Sie auf dem Antwortbogen den Satz
an, der Ihrer Meinung nach richtig ist.

115 – I'm sorry. I can't come to your party next week.

– O h, … 121 a How often are you going to the cinema?
a bless you c thank you b How often do you go to the cinema?
b good luck d what a pity c weiß
don’t nicht
know

122 a He has been a manager since 1985.

Please write a short
Bitte schreiben texteinen
Sie nun on the
kurzen Text b He is a manager since 1985.
respective answer sheet.
gemäss Anleitung auf dem entsprechenden Blatt. c weiß
don’t nicht
know

123 a We’ve lived here for ten years.

8. Teil (Fragen 116 bis 120)
b We’ve lived here since ten years.
Verfahren Sie mit den Fragen zum Lesetext wieder wie c weiß
don’t nicht
know
im 2. Teil.
Paul works in Frankfurt for an international business 124 a Bert arrived at work early yesterday.
magazine. He writes reports on the situation of the b Bert has arrived at work early yesterday.
money markets in Europe. He has to travel a lot for his weiß
c don’t nicht
know
job in order to get the necessary information, but he
certainly doesn't mind travelling. Actually, he met his
future wife, Laura, during a flight from London to 125 a When they came home, they saw that their
Rome. She was sitting in the seat next to his when an daughter arrived before them.
accident happened. Paul was drinking a glass of red b When they came home, they saw that their
wine with his meal when the glass fell out of his hand daughter had arrived before them.
on to the new dress Laura had just bought in London. c weiß
don’t nicht
know
O f course, she felt terribly upset. But after Paul had
said ”sorry” at least ten times, she began to feel a little
happier and by the time they landed in Rome they had 126 a I feel better, so I mustn’t go to the doctor aga in.
become quite friendly. A few months later they got b I feel better, so I needn’t go to the doctor
married and moved into a new three-room flat in again.
Frankfurt. c weiß
don’t nicht
know
A few evenings ago Paul got a late telephone call from
his magazine. They wanted to send him to Tokyo for 127 a You can go in the building through this door.
three months to write regular reports about the banks b You can go into the building through this
there. He really didn't know how to tell his wife about door.
the offer. In the end they went to an expensive restau- c weiß
don’t nicht
know
rant for a meal and Paul told her. Laura laughed – her
company wanted to send her to Tokyo, too, where they
had an office. She hadn't found the right time to tell 128 a I can’t understand you. C an you please
Paul about the offer they had made! speak clearer?
116 Paul doesn't like travelling. b I can’t understand you. C an you please
speak more clearly?
117 Paul had an accident with some wine. c weiß
don’t nicht
know

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129 a The food in the restaurant tastes awful. 139 I've known Susan … more than ten years.
b The food in the restaurant tastes awfully.
a during c since
weiß nicht
c don’t know
b for d while

130 a While Mary cooked dinner, the phone rang. 140 – Excuse me. Is this your bag?
b While Mary was cooking dinner, the phone – O h, yes. Thanks. … for it everywhere!
rang.
weiß nicht
c don’t know a I'll look c I'm looking
b I look d I've been looking

131 a I fly to Rio next Tuesday.

b I’m flying to Rio next Tuesday. 141 I would have started swimming when I was
weiß nicht
c don’t know younger if … the opportunity.
a I'd had c I had
b I'd have d I have
132 a In 202 0 people are having less work to do.
b In 202 0 people will have less work to do.
weiß nicht
c don’t know 142 They wanted to have a picnic … the weather
news on the radio was bad.
133 a Phone me as soon as D an arrives. a although c except
b Phone me as soon as D an will arrive. b even d so
weiß nicht
c don’t know
143 Please tell me how I can avoid … mistakes.
134 a A horseshoe is something who brings you luck. a make c to make
b A horseshoe is something which brings you b making d to making
luck.
weiß nicht
c don’t know
144 C ould you please look … the baby while I'm
shopping?
135 a She’s a cousin of her.
b She’s a cousin of hers. a about c at
weiß nicht
c don’t know b after d for

145 The N obel Peace Prize in 1990 … by Mother

Teresa.
a has won c is won
b is winning d was won

10. (Fragenlike
Teilcontinue
Please 136inbis 160)
part 1. Only one answer is 146 When Billy had an accident last year, his friends
correct.
Fahren Sie jetzt fort wie im 1. Teil. N ur eine Antwort ist didn't know what …
richtig. a they do c they've done
b they're doing d to do
136 The photos we took on holiday will … us of the
good time we had. 147 – There's something wrong with your TV!
a remain c remind – Yes, I know. It … yet.
b remember d result a hasn't been c isn't repairing
repaired
b hasn't repaired d wasn't repaired
137 Before you travel to Italy, you … to learn a little
Italian.
a could c ought 148 I think your leg should … by a doctor.
b might d should a be examined c examined
b examine d examining
138 There were very few people at the meeting and
this was probably … the bad weather. 149 She keeps fit … riding her bicycle in the woods.
a a cause of c due to a at c in
b because d while b by d on

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150 After … to the news, she went to bed. 160 Agatha C hristie, … novels are available in
translation, is one of the world's most successful
a listen c listening
writers.
b listened d to listen
a that c who's
b which d whose
151 Are you good … playing tennis?
a at c on
b for d to

152 I believe that he's too nervous … the

examination.
11. Teil (Fragen 161 bis 165)
a in taking c to take Please proceed with the questions about the reading
b take d to taking Verfahren
text Sie mit in
as described den Fragen
part 2. zum Lesetext wieder wie
im 2. Teil.
Paul and Laura decided to keep their flat in Frankfurt
153 Do you regret … school when you were fifteen? while they were in Japan. Fortunately, Laura had a
a leave c that you leave friend who wanted somewhere to live and they offered
b leaving d to leave her the flat until they needed it again. There was still
one problem they had to solve and that was to do with
Paul's parents. Mr and Mrs Spencer had retired and
154 If you were feeling ill, you … at home had recently gone to live in a village in the country.
Paul and Laura were worried about them. Although
yesterday.
they were both in good health, Paul's parents always
a could stay c should stay found it difficult to make friends. When Laura and her
b should have d were staying husband phoned them and mentioned their plans for
stayed the future, neither of Paul's parents said very much.
Laura and Paul decided to leave for Japan only when
Paul's parents had found some new hobbies and
155 O ur friends left the house early, but we arrived interests. O ne day Laura travelled to the village where
at the cinema earlier than … Mr and Mrs Spencer lived. She hadn't told them about
her visit because she wanted to see for herself what it
a their c them
was like there. She arrived in the middle of a party,
b theirs d they
which Mr and Mrs Spencer had organized for the
people in the village, many of whom had been very
active for years in business, too, but now they were
156 I told Anna's husband that she wasn't in the
also looking for new interests and new friends. They
office because … shopping.
all belonged to a club and met regularly. They played
a she'd gone c she's gone cards, organized trips and even arranged evening
b she's going d she was going classes, where they learnt languages and useful in-
formation about hobbies like gardening and taking
photos. Paul's parents laughed when they heard that
157 – I'd like to listen to one of my music cassettes their daughter-in-law was worried. ”Don't worry about
now. us,” they said. ”We'll manage – and you're still only a
– O h, I'd rather you … phone call away, aren't you?”
a didn't c won't 161 Laura and Paul's flat would be empty until they
b haven't d wouldn't returned.

162 Paul's parents were still working.

158 There were forty people at the party, some of …
came from other countries. 163 N either of Paul's parents were ill.

a which c whom 164 Laura didn't tell Mr and Mrs Spencer that she
b who d whose wanted to visit them.

165 There were plenty of activities in the village for

retired people.
159 All the trains from this platform go into town, so
you can take … train.
a any c either
b each d every

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Please
12. Teilproceed
(Fragenwith
166the
bisquestions
190) about the reading 176 John apologized … late.
text as described in part 2.
Fahren Sie jetzt fort wie im 1. Teil. N ur eine Antwort a for being c to be
ist richtig. b that he was d to being

166 How long … living in G lasgow when she moved 177 There's a lot of traffic on the motorway, so the
to London? police suggest … another route.
a has she been c will she be a take c to take
b had she been d would she be b taking d us taking

167 Don't forget that we're having a party next 178 It was … beautiful weather that we went for a
Saturday, …? long walk.

a aren't you c do you a so c such a

b can you d will you b such d such an

168 Don't look now! I think that we … followed. 179 Some experts believe that the sea will rise …
30 centimetres by the year 2030.
a are c had been
b are being d will have a at c in
b by d on

169 – I can't find my bicycle!

– Someone … stolen it! 180 I wonder if you … coming earlier tomorrow – we
have a lot to discuss.
a can have c must have
b have d will have a could c minded
b have minded d would mind

170 They … travel by train, but then they decided to

181 When I travel by plane, I'd rather not … in a seat
go by car.
next to the window.
a wanted c will
a sat c sitting
b were going to d would
b sit d to sit

171 (Notice in hotel): G uests … to wear suits and ties 182 I wish I … all those sandwiches at the party last
for dinner. night.
a are expected c expect a didn't eat c haven't eaten
b are expecting d may expect b hadn't eaten d wouldn't eat

172 The French … to be better cooks than the 183 I mustn't forget … a newspaper on my way home.
English.
a buy c that I buy
a are saying c said b buying d to buy
b are said d say

184 It's high time you … a haircut.

173 Because the waiter had been so helpful, he … a
large tip. a are having c have
b had d would have
a gave c was given
b had given d was giving
185 You aren't allowed to drive a car … you have a
driving licence.
174 Where have you been? I told … here for me!
a as soon as c unless
a that you wait c you wait b if d when
b you to wait d you waiting

186 I can't remember … the door before I went to

175 They wanted to know whether we … them. bed last night.
a could help c help a lock c to have locked
b have help d were helped b locking d to lock

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187 C an I … you to a drink? 194 Laura was worried that her guests might not be
polite.
a buy c suit
b spend d treat
195 Laura and Paul's Japanese guests talked about
Japan.
188 By the year 2020 most of the rain forests …
disappeared.
a will c will have 14. Teil (Fragen 196 bis 210)
b will be d will have been
Bitte kreuzen Sie auf dem Antwortbogen den Satz
an, dermark
Please Ihrerthe correctnach
Meinung sentence onist.
richtig the answer sheet.
189 This time next month … sunbathing on a beach
in G reece.
196 a Angela doesn’t work today.
a we'd be c we'll be b Angela isn’t working today.
b we'll d we'll have weiss know
c don’t nicht

190 You'd better not … by plane if you always feel ill.

197 a We have our car for about ten years.
a to travel c travelled b We’ve had our car for about ten years.
b travel d travelling weiss know
c don’t nicht

198 a How long have you been knowing him?

b How long have you known him?
weiss know
c don’t nicht

Please 199 a Don’t disturb her. She’s being interviewed by

13. Teilproceed
(Fragenwith
191thebisquestions
195) about the reading
a reporter.
text as described in part 2.
Verfahren Sie mit den Fragen zum Lesetext wieder wie b Don’t disturb her. She’s interviewed by a
im 2. Teil. reporter.
weiss know
c don’t nicht
It was only when the plane tickets arrived for their flight
to Tokyo that Laura suddenly realized what a big step
this was. She had been looking forward to moving to 200 a The tickets are sent to you by post next week.
a new job in a new country, but now she was not sure b The tickets will be sent to you by post next
if she had made the right decision. She talked to Paul week.
about it and he advised her to find out as much as she weiss know
c don’t nicht
could about the country in the few weeks before their
departure. O ne evening he invited some Japanese
friends from the office to dinner. Although he had told 201 a He will be reading at least four books by the
Laura in advance, she was a little nervous about end of the month.
meeting so many new people from a country she had b He will have read at least four books by the
only read about. Would they like the food she was end of the month.
going to serve? And weren't there a lot of customs the weiss know
c don’t nicht
Japanese had, which they considered very important,
such as the way of greeting people? What would
happen if she did something the Japanese considered 202 a Are those letters ready? I’ll post them for
not very polite? She began to wish that Paul had not you.
invited them. However, her worries were unnecessary. b Are those letters ready? I’m posting them
When their guests arrived, they acted just like their for you.
European guests, except that they were more polite. weiss know
c don’t nicht
For the first time, Laura began to relax and enjoy the
conversation about her new home.
203 a She wishes she could speak Italian.
191 Laura began to have second thoughts about b She wishes she might speak Italian.
moving to Tokyo. weiss know
c don’t nicht
192 Paul suggested that Laura should invite some
Japanese for dinner.
204 a I wish I hadn’t been at the party last night.
193 Paul told Laura that the Japanese were coming b I wish I weren’t at the party last night.
to dinner. weiss know
c don’t nicht

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