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C. Now listen and check your predictions from exercise B on page 7.

D. Read the Everyday English box. Then write F for formal, I for informal or N for neutral, next to each
expression.

Introducing someone Asking how someone is Saying how you are

This is my mate, Sylvia. How’s it going? Pretty good.
Ollie, meet Marwan. Are you all right? Same old.
I’d like to introduce my parents. I’m not too bad.
It’s lovely to meet you (at last).
It’s a pleasure to meet you.
The pleasure is all mine.

E. Read the sentences. Correct any mistakes. F. Discuss the questions.

1. Hello! How is it going? 1. How can you make a good impression at a job
2. Pretty good, thanks. You are all right? interview?
3. I’m no too bad. 2. How do you feel when you meet your friend’s
parents?
4. By the way, this is my mate, June.
3. How do you introduce someone in your country?
5. Good morning! Nice to meeting you.
6. I like to introduce my new boss, Mr Smith.
7. It’s a pleasure to meet you.

8. Greg, meets Amelia.

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