Use the phrases in the box to complete the dialogue. It sounds like you've been really busy We have a lot of catching up to do Sounds great It's been a long time Where have you been? A: Hey Martin! 1) ________ I haven't seen you in ages! A: What's up? B: I know. 2) ________ B: Well, I was in Paris for three months. I got back last week. A: Paris? 3) ________ Was it business or pleasure? B: Business. My company sent me there for a training programme. A: 4) ________ B: Yes, I have. Listen, we should get together for coffee or something. 5) ________ A: Absolutely! Are you free now? B: I am, actually. Let's go!

Everyday English (Catching up on news)

1. A: Hey Martin! 1) Where have you been? I haven't seen you in ages!
2. B: I know. 2) It's been a long time. Sounds like you've been really busy.
3. A: What's up?
4. B: Well, I was in Paris for three months. I got back last week.
5. A: Paris? 3) Sounds great! Was it business or pleasure?
6. B: Business. My company sent me there for a training programme.
7. A: 4) It sounds like you've been really busy!
8. B: Yes, I have. Listen, we should get together for coffee or something. 5) We have a lot of catching up to do.
9. A: Absolutely! Are you free now?
10. B: I am, actually. Let's go!