Explore speaking 2: Starting and finishing conversations Listen to three conversations (1–3). Match them with pictures A–C. Read conversations 1–3 to check. 1 Sue: Hello. Max: Hello, Sue. This is Max. Sue: Oh, hi, Max. How are things? Max: Fine, thanks. Listen, can you talk now? Sue: Well, actually, I’m going out in ten minutes. Is it important? Max: Erm, no, not really. Can I call you back later? Sue: Yeah, any time after eight is fine. I’ll talk to you later, OK? Max: OK, thanks. Bye. 2 Julia: Chris … Excuse me, have you got a moment? Chris: Yes, of course. Julia: Thanks. I wanted to ask you about the school play … Julia: … well, the break’s almost over, Chris. Thanks for your help. Chris: Any time. Julia: Thanks. See you at school tomorrow. Chris: Yes, see you. 3 Simon: Peter! How are you? I haven’t seen you for a long time. Peter: I’m great, thanks. Simon: Hey, are you doing anything now? Peter: No, not really. Simon: Have you got time for a coffee and a chat? Peter: Sure, great idea … Simon: … well, it was good talking to you, Peter. Peter: Yeah, really nice. Simon: Anyway … I’ll text you some time. Peter: Yeah, that would be nice. Take care. Simon: You too. Bye. Put the highlighted expressions from the conversations in 36 into the right groups. Starting a conversation Finishing a conversation How are things? I’ll talk to you later. 36 a 6as6mp 56 A B C b 37 140 Language skills Extras Explore 11 Experiences Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigent m des Verlags öbv
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