Put these questions into the correct spaces to complete their conversation.

a And what exactly are you doing?

b What's your job?

c Anyway, how long do you think you'll stay in Bradford?

d I don't think we've met, have we?

e When did you start?

f So you're not from Bradford then?

g And how long have you worked here?

Jenny Hello. I'm Jenny Carlson. (1) _________________________?

Peter No. Pleased to meet you. I'm Peter Berger from Prodata.

Jenny (2) _____________________________________ __________________?

Peter No, I'm from Geneva. I'm just working here temporarily.

Jenny Really? (3)_________________________________________?

Peter This morning. Today is my first day.

Jenny (4)____________________________________?

Peter I'm setting up a new quality control programme.

Jenny That's interesting.

Peter What about you? (5)__________________________________?

Jenny Iwork in Sales.

Peter (6) ______________________?

Jenny For eight years. I started as a sales representative and now I'm a regional manager. (7) ______________________________?

Peter Just three or four months. It depends how long the new system takes to set up.

Jenny I see. Well, I'm sure you'll enjoy it. It's a very friendly place.

7. Listen to some people meeting one another and make notes in the chart below.

With a partner, practice meeting someone for the first time at a business reception. Use real or imaginary information about yourself. Try to continue the conversation for as long as possible, using the table below as a guide.