Meeting people at a dinner

Listen to introductions at a dinner party to practise and improve your listening skills.

Before listening
Do the preparation task first. Then listen to the audio and do the exercises.

Preparation task
Choose the TWO correct answers. One answer is not correct.

1. How are you?

a. Am fine.
b. Fine.
c. I’m fine.
2. Nice to meet you.
a. Nice to meet you.
b. Nice to meet you too.
c. Thank you.
3. Do you know Jack?
a. I know.
b. No, I don’t.
c. Yes, I know him.
4. Do you remember?
a. Yes, do.
b. Yes, I do.
c. Yes, I remember.
5. Would you like a drink?
a. Good idea.
b. How are you?
c. Yes, please.
6. Here you are.
a. Thanks.
b. Thank you.
c. You’re welcome.
Tasks

Task 1
Write a number (1–6) to put the sentences in the order that you hear them.

My name isn’t Alison.

Do you know Alyssa?

Nice to meet you too.

Do you remember?

Alyssa was there.

Would you like a drink?

Task 2
Are the sentences true or false?

A voicemail message
Listen to a voicemail message and answer the questions to practise your listening skills.

Before listening
Do the preparation task first. Then listen to the audio and do the exercises.

Preparation task
Match the definitions (a–h) with the words or symbols (1–8).

Words/Symbols Definitions
 1. …… a a. things a company makes and sells
colleague 2. …… - b. someone you work with
3. …… _ c. a place where people work at desks
4. …… an office d. underscore
5. …… a brochure e. the amount of money you pay for something
6. …… products f. at
7. …… the price g. hyphen (or ‘dash’)
8. …… @
h. a small book with information about a product

Tasks

Task 1
Choose the best answer.

1. John works at Old Time Toys.

a. Yes
b. No
2. Marina wants …
a. product information, a brochure and prices.
b. to call John again later.
3. Marina’s number is …
a. 0208 6557621
b. 0208 6656721
4. Marina’s email address is …
a. marina.silva@oldtime_toys.com
b. marina.silva@oldtime-toys.com
Task 2
Write a number (1–6) to put the actions in the order they are mentioned.

Marina says that she needs some product information.

Marina introduces herself.

Marina leaves her email address.

Marina says how she got John’s phone number.

Marina asks for a brochure and prices.

Marina asks John to call her back.

Meeting other students

Listen to a group of new students meeting for the first time to practise and improve your
listening skills.

Before listening
Do the preparation task first. Then listen to the audio and do the exercises.

Preparation task
Write the words in the correct group.

biology chemistry French German history maths

Ar Scienc
ts es
Tasks
Task 1
Put the phrases in the correct group.

From Glasgow From London From Mother is from Scotland

Manchester

Studies history and French Studies history and German Studies history and maths

Ca Robe Seli
ra rt m
Task 2
Write a number (1–6) to put the sentences in the correct order.

I’m Cara. And you are?

Nice to meet you!

I grew up near London.

Where are you from?

Are you doing history on its own?

Do you live in Scotland?