Catching Up With Friends: Conversation 1

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Man: So, what have you been up to recently?

Woman: Quite a lot actually... I've been away on business a couple of times and I'm going away
again in the next few months.

Man: Oh really? Where to?

Woman: Madrid. Our company is opening a new office there.

Man: Cool! It's been a long time since I was in Madrid, but I'm sure you'll like it!

Woman: Yeah, I'm looking forward to the trip. Anyway, how are things with you? Do you still see
Dave?

Man: Mmm, once in a while. Not so much now that he's moved away. What about you?

Woman: No, actually we lost touch...

Answers

1. The woman has been away on business: True

“I've been away on business a couple of times”

2. The woman is going away again next week: False

“I'm going away again in the next few months.”

3. The woman isn't happy about her trip: False

“I'm looking forward to the trip”

4. The man has seen Dave once: False

“once in a while.” (= occasionally)

5. The woman isn't n touch with Dave: True

“actually we lost touch”