Maria calls her friend Julia on the phone. 'Hello, Julia! How are you?' says Maria. 'I am good, thank you! And you?' says Julia. 'I am fine. What are you doing this weekend?' asks Maria. 'I have no plans. Why?' says Julia. 'Do you want to go to the cinema?' asks Maria. 'Yes! That sounds fun!' says Julia. 'What movie do you want to see?' asks Maria. 'There is a new comedy. I hear it is very funny,' says Julia. 'Perfect! I love comedies!' says Maria. 'What time is the movie?' asks Julia. 'It starts at six o'clock,' says Maria. 'Good. Do you want to eat dinner before?' asks Julia. 'Yes! Let's go to that new restaurant,' says Maria. 'Which restaurant?' asks Julia. 'The Italian one near the park,' says Maria. 'I love Italian food! Good idea,' says Julia. 'Let's meet at four thirty,' says Maria. 'Where do we meet?' asks Julia. 'At the bus stop near your house,' says Maria. 'Okay! I will be there,' says Julia. 'Great! See you on Saturday!' says Maria. 'See you! Bye!' says Julia. 'Bye!' says Maria. Maria is happy. She has plans with her friend.
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Maria calls her friend Julia to make weekend plans. They decide to go to the cinema to see a new comedy and have dinner at an Italian restaurant before the movie. They agree to meet at four thirty at the bus stop near Julia's house on Saturday.
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