A: Hi …. How are you?

B: I am fine, thanks. Nice to see you.

A: Likewise. I haven’t seen you for a long time.

B: I know. I have been out of the country for six months.

A: Really? Where have you been?

B: I have been in three different countries, Spain, France and Norway.

A: Why did you go there?

B: I went there because of my father’s job. He had to work in those countries for a few months.

A: Why didn’t you stay at home?

B: Because my mum also went with him. They thought it would be very good for me to go with them.

A: Why? Because now you missed 6 months of school.

B: Yes that’s true, but I had to do my schoolwork anyway. And I met lots of people in the places I lived. They could all speak English, so my English has really improved a lot.

A: Which country did you like most?

B: I liked Norway most. It’s a beautiful country and the Norwegians are really friendly. I have made a lot of friends there.

A: And what about Spain?

B: The Spanish weather was gorgeous, but the people I met were really easily agitated and impatient. But the French were quite calm and always polite and helpful.

A: When did you come back?

B: Only last Saturday, just in time for the test week. I hope I am going to do well and pass them all.

A: If you need my help, just ask and I will come over to your place.

B: Wow, that’s nice of you. Yes, please. I would really like to study a few subjects together.

A: When is a good time for you? Tomorrow evening?

B: Yes, shall we meet at 7 o’clock at my place.

A: OK, see you then.

B: Thanks a lot! I really appreciate it!