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A change to our trip

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A change to our trip

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Dear walking club members,

We planned to take the hill path on Sunday, but heavy rain has damaged the bridge near the top. We will walk around the lake instead. This route is shorter, but there are still some wet areas, so please wear strong shoes.

Meet outside the museum at 9:15, fifteen minutes earlier than usual. The bus leaves at 9:30 and cannot wait for late arrivals. Bring lunch and a bottle of water. There is a café by the lake, but it does not open until next month.

Your original booking is still valid. If you no longer want to come, email me by Friday evening and I will return your payment. You do not need to contact me if you are still coming. We expect to be back at the museum by four.

Best wishes, Maya

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bridge /brɪdʒ/

міст, most, Brücke, puente, pont, ponte, ponte, köprü, جسر, 桥, 橋, 다리, पुल, γέφυρα, most, pod, brug, bro, גשר, ხიდი

A structure that allows people to cross water or a road.

“Heavy rain has damaged the bridge.”

instead /ɪnˈsted/

натомість, zamiast tego, stattdessen, en lugar, à la place, invece, em vez disso, bunun yerine, بدلا من ذلك, 相反, 代わりに, 대신, इसके बजाय, αντί, místo toho, în schimb, in plaats daarvan, istället, במקום זאת, სამაგიეროდ

In place of another thing or action.

“We will walk around the lake instead.”

payment /ˈpeɪmənt/

платіж, płatność, Zahlung, pago, paiement, pagamento, pagamento, ödeme, الدفع, 付款, 支払い, 결제, भुगतान, πληρωμή, platba, plata, betaling, betalning, תשלום, გადახდა

Money that someone pays for something.

“I will return your payment.”

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