Fill the gaps to complete the sentences.

1. She is very direct and always speaks her mind.
2. He gets bored quickly with small and always wants to get down to serious matters.
3. The boss gave me a real to after that stupid mistake I made.
4. You’re behind the times! George's girlfriend was last week’s point.
5. Paula’s uncle is so long- - it takes him ten minutes to make a point that anyone else could make in 30 seconds.
6. It was such a relief when James got up to speak - at last someone was talking .
7. I hate going out with my boyfriend and his work colleagues - they spend all evening talking .
8. You should tell him what you think to his face rather than talking behind his .