It's a small world

Watch this video, where John meets different people at a party.



Self-study activity:
1) Who are the seven people John meets? Number the people from the list: The host, a couple, an old friend, a person he doesn't recognise, a person he likes a lot, you, someone he's surprised to see.

2) What does John say to each different person?
    Example: 1 an old friend: Hello! How are you? It�s good to see you again.

3) Are the sentences true or false?
a) He doesn�t know many people at the party.
b) He pretends to know the second person.
c) He�s polite to the host.
d) He likes both of the people in the couple.
 
4) Stop the video when John talks to you and answer his questions.

Key to exercises 1 and 2:
2 a person he doesn�t recognise: How are you? Who are you?
3 a person he likes a lot: How are you? You look amazing.
4 the host: Great party! Thank you for inviting me. I mean it. Thank you. I'm having such a good time.
5 someone he�s surprised to see: What are you doing here? It�s a small world.
6 a couple: Hey guys. It's great to see you again. Excuse me.
7 you: I don't think I know you. My name's John. What's your name? What do you do? Really? It's very nice to meet you. Tell me more about yourself.
Key to exercise 3: 1F; 2T; 3T; 4F

You can read the script here.

This activity has been adapted from Global Pre-intermediate, Macmillan