Complete the dialogue with the phrases from the box.
(1 point for each correct answer – 8 points max)
You have to admit that
On the other hand
It goes without saying that
I really don’t see the point of
As far as I can see
To be frank
That might not necessarily be the case
You can’t deny that
A We are here to discuss our new arts programme ideas.
Now, of course, 1 any ideas we discuss today are strictly
between ourselves. Now, 2 , there are two options for us. One
is the reality TV type, celebrity competition similar to Strictly Come Dancing, and the other
is a documentary where we go backstage to a different kind of event each week – a new
gallery, a ballet. Now, even though it is on the other channel,
3 Strictly Come Dancing has been a great success.
B That’s true, you can’t.
A But 4 putting out another programme which is too similar. I
think that viewing figures would be poor.
B Well, I don’t know. 5 . Remember when we came up with
Even Bigger Brother. That did well.
A Yes, but 6 , it was awful. No, I don’t think a celebrity
competition is a good idea. A documentary, 7 , might work
very well indeed. Sir Edmund Pringle, the famous conductor has agreed to be involved.
Now, 8 getting him would be a major bonus.
B That’s true.