1. she is just recovering from the operation and still she finds it difficult to move about. At the moment she spends most of her free time in bed.
2. What I say is that you do well in your job. Really! I tell the truth.
3. I promise I'll do everything I can to help you find a flat although I reccomend that you also advertise in the local newspaper. It can be diff. to find accommodation, but I hope it wont be too long before you have got somewhere.
4. The fishing unions are negotiating with their employers for a pay rise. if there is no agreement by next week, they suggest to strike and even threaten about blockading ports around the country.
5. I apologize for the delay in replying to your letter. To place an order for the book you require, I find that your telephone Mrs Jones in our sales department. I warn you, however, thet delivery time is likely to be about six days.