A2. Match the sentences in the first column with the responses in the second column.

Solution:

• 1. How are you? - b. I'm fine, thanks.
• 2. I've lost my passport - d. Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.
• 3. I've got a new job. - a. Congratulations!
• 4. It's a lovely day, isn't it? - e. Yes, it is.
• 5. Bye-bye. - c. Bye. See you later.

Explanation: This exercise matches common English greetings and responses. Option 'b' is a standard reply to 'How are you?'. Losing a passport is unfortunate, so 'd' is an appropriate sympathetic response. Getting a new job is good news, hence 'a' for congratulations. The question 'It's a lovely day, isn't it?' is a statement seeking agreement, met by 'e'. 'Bye-bye' is conventionally answered with 'See you later'.