Woman: Hello! What’s your name?

Man: Oh, hi, I’m Rich.

Woman: Nice to meet you, Rich. I’m Maggie.

Man: Nice to meet you.

Woman: So, are you having a good time?

Man: Yeah, kind of. Actually, to tell the truth, I don’t like parties that much.

Woman: I saw you didn’t look too happy! Why don’t you have a drink?

Man: No thanks. I have an important meeting in the morning.

Woman: So tell me a little about yourself.

Man: There’s not much to tell, really. I work in an office, and I like the usual things: reading, watching films, and so on.

Woman: If you don’t mind my asking, why did you come?

Man: You know James, the host?

Woman: Yes, of course, we’re good friends.

Man: Well, he’s my boss, and I wanted to make an appearance.

Woman: I see! Anyway, you’re here now, why not talk to some people? Would you like to meet my friends? I’m afraid I’m married, but I have a lot of single friends.

Man: Um, well, I think I’m okay here, thanks all the same.

Woman: So what, you’re just going to stand there like a wallflower all evening?

Man: That’s a bit rude.

Woman: Some people might say that coming to a party and not talking to anyone was rude.

Man: Uh, yeah, maybe… I have to go to the toilet, excuse me for a moment.

Woman: Don’t let me keep you.

Match the phrases which have the same meaning

Complete each phrase with one word

6. To tell the ________, I’m not really interested.
7. Why don’t you tell me a ________ about yourself?
8. If you don’t mind my ________, where did you get your suit?
9. Actually, I don’t like reading that ________.
10. I’m sorry, I have to take this call—excuse me for a ________.

1. C
2. B
3. E
4. D
5. A
6. truth
7. little
8. asking
9. much
10. moment