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Felipe: Well, normally, I live in Santa Monica. But I lost my apartment last month, so at the moment I'm staying in one of the staff rooms here at the hotel. Alison: I see ... Felipe: And I'm a front-desk receptionist. I greet new guests and check them in, give out keys, things like that. Alison: Ha! My next question was: How long does it take you to get to work? But if you're living at the hotel, that's not very long, is it? Felipe: No, it isn't! It's only two minutes from my room to the front desk. It sounds great, but they always ask me to work really early! Alison: Ouch! So what time do you start work in the morning? Felipe: Well, for now, around 5 a.m. I don't enjoy that much. Alison: No, I'm not surprised. So, what's your job like? Felipe: It's interesting, but it's also very tiring, especially when I work nights. Alison: That's hard, after a 5 a.m. start. What are the best and worst things about the job? Felipe: The long hours aren't very nice. But the worst thing is that sometimes the guests can be very, very rude. The richest people can be the rudest, you know! But then, of course, you also meet lots of interesting people, and that's one of the best things. Alison: So, I suppose there are lots of celebrities in an exclusive hotel like The Figueroa. Do you often see the secret lives of the stars? Felipe: Well, we certainly have famous guests - politicians, actors, singers. Madonna was here just last week, but I didn't meet her. Alison: And what's the hotel doing for the Academy Awards

Conversation A Julia: Hi Felipe. I haven't seen you for ages. How's it going? Felipe: Oh, hello Julia! I'm fine. How are you? You look great! Julia: Thanks, this is a new haircut. So what are you up to these days? Felipe: Oh, not much. I'm studying journalism in college because I want to get myself a better job, but I don't have much time because I'm working really long hours. What about you? Julia: Ha, I'm working long hours, too. I'm exhausted! Listen Felipe, I have a friend who's a journalist. She works for a careers magazine and they're doing an article on hotel jobs. I think she's looking for people to interview. What do you think? Felipe: Well, OK, why not? It sounds interesting! Conversation B Felipe: You must be Alison. Hi, I'm Felipe, Julia's friend, the hotel receptionist. Alison: Nice to meet you, Felipe, and thanks a lot for agreeing to an interview. Julia says you're really busy just at the moment. Felipe: No problem. I'm doing a lot right now, but I'm interested in journalism, and I'm happy to help you. Errr ... have we met before? You seem familiar. Maybe on TV? Alison: I don't think so. I've interviewed a lot of people, but I don't normally forget a face. Felipe: That's strange. I'm sure I know you from somewhere. 1.2 Alison: OK, Felipe, I'd like to ask you a few questions about your life here in Los Angeles. First of all, where do you live and what do you do? 1

Ceremony later this month? Who's staying with you then? Felipe: Sorry, that's top secret! I can't tell you. But there are some people I'd love to interview for my journalism class.

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He's unfashionable. He's unlucky. She's unemployed. It's non-fattening. They're non-essential. He's unhealthy.

1.6 Q interviews Gaya Kapsis, a Greek movie extra. From 2004 to 2008, she was a vacation representative and worked in Sardinia with a tour company, but she gave up her job when a talent agent saw her and offered her the chance to be a star. Since 2008, she's been a movie extra, acting in crowd scenes in big movies like The Duchess and Up in the Air. Gaya now lives in Milan, but she travels all over to act in movies. She's also a part-time model. She hasn't done this for a long time, but she knows that she loves it. In the future, she hopes to become a celebrity, and to use her fame to help raise money for her favorite animal rescue charities.

1.3 1 Where do you live and what do you do? 2 How long does it take you to get to work? 3 What time do you start work in the morning? 4 What's your job like? 5 What are the best and worst things about the job? 6 Do you often see the secret lives of the stars? 7 What are you studying? 8 Why did you decide to do this job? 9 What were you doing before this? 10 What are your plans for the future? 1.4 Alison: Oh, you're a student? What are you studying? Felipe: Journalism, in fact! So next time, I'll be interviewing you! Alison: So, you're not going to be a hotel receptionist forever, then? Why did you decide to do this job? And what were you doing before this? Felipe: I was working as a research assistant on a newspaper in Mexico City, but my English was terrible, and I wanted to see the world. So here I am, experiencing travel - other people's travel, from behind a hotel desk! Don't put that in your article! Alison: Don't worry. So Felipe, what are your plans for the future? Felipe: With a bit of luck, I'll be a writer in a year or two, just like you. Alison: Well, perhaps you'd like to interview me about my career then!

Int: Why did you decide to come to Milan, Gaya? Gaya: Well, I've been interested in fashion and the entertainment world since I was a child. For years, I've wanted to live in London, Paris, or New York. I guess that's why I'm here today! Int: I see. And is there a lot of work here? Gaya: Yes. There are a lot of fashion designers here. My agent is here, too, so there are opportunities. As soon as I could, I came here to work-as a model and an actress. Int: So how long have you worked as a movie extra? Gaya: Well, I've been an extra since 2008, but I've only been a model for the last two years. Time has gone by so quickly. I've lived in New York for nearly three years now.

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Int: And how long have you lived in Italy? Gaya: Well, I grew up in Greece, but my father's Italian, so I've lived in Italy part of the year since 1997. I was in London for a year when I started acting. It was great, but it was really hard work-my English wasn't good enough! It's improving now. Int: Yes, you're studying at the Bicocca University, aren't you? How long have you been a student there? Gaya: Since 2009. I'm studying part-time, English and Drama. I really want to do more international movies, and I need English for that. Int: So, what are the good and bad sides of being a movie extra? Gaya: Well, wearing big heavy costumes all day isn't very nice. Oh, and waiting around, sometimes for days. You can get cold and wet and very tired. But the good parts are meeting famous people and traveling the world to be in fantastic movies. The parties are great, too! It's worth it. Int: You've said your long-term plan is to do charity work to help animals. How long have you had this ambition? Gaya: Well, I've loved animals for a long time, but I've really wanted to work for a charity since I met my boyfriend, Sam. He works for an animal conservation group. Int: Do you and Sam plan to marry? Gaya: No, not yet. We'd definitely like to get married in the future, but I want to have a career in modeling and acting first. When we have kids, they'll grow up very multilingual! Sam is American, and I'm Greek and Italian. At home, we speak a mix of English and Italian. Int: And how long have you been together?

Gaya: For three years. The last three years have been the happiest years of my life! 1.7 1 Int: So how long have you worked as a movie extra? C: Well, I've been an extra since 2008. 2 Int: And how long have you lived in the U.S.? C: Well, I grew up in Greece, but my father's Italian, so I've lived in Italy for part of the year since 1997. 3 Int: How long have you been a student there? C: Since 2009. 4 Int: How long have you had this ambition? C: Well, I've loved animals for a long time. 5 Int: And how long have you been together? C: For three years. 1.8 1 How long have you been at this school? 2 How long have you been in this country? 3 How long have you known your teacher? 4 How long have you known your best friend? 5 How long have you known the person next to you in class? 6 How long have you had that hairstyle? 1.9 Appearance and health 1 She's taken up kickboxing. 2 He's given up smoking. 3 She's having a makeover. 4 He's on a diet. 5 He's getting fit. 6 She's having cosmetic surgery. 7 She's dying her hair. DIY (Do It Yourself) 8 He's fixing a broken faucet. / He's repairing a broken faucet. 3

9 They're replacing old furniture. 10 She's repainting the kitchen. 11 They're redecorating the house. 12 He's doing the gardening. 1.10 1 I've changed my appearance completely. I have a new hairstyle, and I'm not wearing glasses any more because I've just had eye surgery. 2 I started dieting three months ago, and I've already lost 40 pounds. I've stopped drinking alcohol and I'm much fitter. I'm a new man! 3 Things are looking a lot better now. We've repaired the shower and floor, but we haven't finished repainting the room yet. 4 Jack's looking very nervous. He knows about the worms for dinner, but he hasn't realized there are snakes yet! How do you think he will react? 5 She's only been here a week, but the nanny's already helped us a lot. Tom was really difficult, but he's changed so much in a short time. 6 I'm so happy! We've just won the competition. And I've learned how to dance the tango, too. It's what I've always dreamed of. 1.11

Shane: Sorry, I'm much too tired. I'll just have something to drink and then go to bed. Nicki: (long disappointed sigh) Part 2 Shane: Who's that on the phone? Nicki: Nobody important. It's just my friend Mona. Shane: What's wrong? You look upset. Nicki: Mona says she saw you with somebody last night. Shane: No, I didn't see anybody last night. Ohhhhh, hold on! There was somebody. Nicki: You're such a liar. Nothing you tell me is true! Shane: Listen, darling, that woman was my sister!

Part 3 Nicki: So why did you meet up with your sister? Shane: Well, she had some news. She's pregnant! Isn't that terrfic? Nicki: Wow! That's fantastic! Shane: Let's go out somewhere special and celebrate! Nicki: OK, but I thought you were too tired to go out? 1.13 Nicki: Listen, Mona. I asked 1 She's 10 She's Shane about that woman you saw him with. disgusted. exhausted. Mona: Really? And what did he 2 He's jealous. 11 He's stressed. say? 3 He's 12 He's relaxed. Nicki: Well, first of all, he said disappointed. 4 She's bored. The opposite that he didn't see anyone. I thought he was telling me lies are: 5 She's excited. bored - again. Mona: Yeah, yeah. interested But then he gave me a 6 He's annoyed. delighted - Nicki: detailed explanation. 7 He's interested. disappointed 8 She's relaxed - Mona: Which was ...? Nicki: He saw his sister! And delighted. stressed she had some fantastic news 9 He's angry. she's pregnant! Mona: Oh, that's wonderful 1.12 you must be so happy! Part 1 Nicki: Yes, we are. We've sent Nicki: There's nothing to do. her some flowers and a card to Let's go out. celebrate. And Shane's buying 4

me dinner to apologize for all those late nights at work. Mona: Hmmmm. Nicki: Yes, we're going out. Somewhere special. Mona: Aaah! Hmm, sounds very romantic, you lucky thing! 1.14 1 action movies 2 comedies 3 documentaries 4 dramas 5 horror movies 6 musicals 7 romantic movies 8 fantasy movies 9 thrillers 10 science fiction 1.15 1 Have you ever lived abroad? 2 Have you ever met a famous person? 3 Have you ever made a movie? 4 Have you ever had a boyfriend or girlfriend from another country? 5 Have you ever been to a film festival? 6 Have you ever had a job you really hated? 1.16 Marina: Oh, sorry! Antonio: That's OK. Marina: Oh, you speak English! Antonio: Yes, I do. I'm Antonio. Nice to meet you. Marina: Hi, Antonio. I'm Marina. Antonio: Marina? Welcome to Sundance, Marina. You're Brazilian, right? Marina: Yes, I am. You guessed right. The festival's great, isn't it? Have you seen Quentin Tarantino's new movie? It's premiering here, I think. Antonio: Oh yes, I have. I saw it last night. I just love his work. Marina: Me, too. The violence scares me, but I think he's very clever. Have you seen all of his movies? Antonio: No, I've only seen Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill ... oh, and Reservoir Dogs of course. They were all amazing.

Marina: Haven't you seen Jackie Brown? I think that's one of his best. I've read Elmore Leonard's novel Rum Punch, too. Tarantino adapted it for the Jackie Brown screenplay. I read it when the movie came out. Antonio: I'd like to see the movie and read the book, but I haven't done either yet - I don't know why. Which do you think's better? Marina: Well, I think the movies's even better than the book. Antonio: Huh, I'm not surprised. I think Tarantino is an awesome scriptwriter. Marina: Er ... have you ever met him in person? Antonio: Yes, I have actually. We were in Berlin. That was about three years ago. He was very friendly. Marina: How exciting! Lucky you! I've never met a famous person. So you must travel a lot, Antonio? Antonio: Well, I've traveled abroad a few times - I went to South Africa last year, Iran in 2008, and I lived in Spain for a year or so. I've been to the Berlin Film Festival twice. I'm studying to be a director, you see. I finished my first movie last year, but I've never won any prizes or awards! Marina: Your English is very good. Have you ever been here in the U.S. before? Antonio: No, I haven't. But my girlfriend, Monica, is Scottish. I think she's around here somewhere. You should meet her, she's just like you. She's just gone to get an autograph. Marina: Oh yes? Whose autograph is she getting? Antonio: Johnny Depp's. He's her favorite star. I think the line's probably really long! 1.17 Mar: Have you seen Quentin Tarantino's new film? 5

Radek: Yes, I have. Mar: Have you read the novel Rum Punch? Radek: No, I haven't. Mar: Has your girlfriend been to Spain? Radek: Yes, she has! 1.18 We were going away on vacation. The next morning we left early for the airport. Then we checked in and went through security. Unfortunately, the plane was delayed so we took off late. But fortunately, we landed on time. After that, we picked up our baggage and got a taxi to the hotel. Two weeks later, we checked out of the hotel and came home. Home, sweet home!

Ruby: To look for sponsors. You see, we did the trip for a charity that works with children in South America. They gave us our bikes and all the equipment we needed. William: I see ... Ruby: And in return, we raised some money for the charity around $5,000. William: $5,000? Wow! That's a lot. So, tell me more about the trip. Ruby: Well, we flew to Quito, in Ecuador, and then we just set off on our bikes and rode south! William: On your own? Ruby: Yes, just the two of us. William: Unbelievable! How exciting! So, what were your favorite places? Ruby: Well, we spent half the time in the Andes Mountains. They're really beautiful. And I loved the Amazon River. It's just so enormous. Even the upper Amazon looks like the sea, it's so wide in some places! William: Really? What countries did you go through? Ruby: Em... after Quito, we spent about a week in Trujillo in Peru. And we also visited Cuzco and Machu Picchu. What a magical place! Then, we rode into the north of Chile before we crossed into Argentina, where we went from Cordoba all the way to Buenos Aires! William: But, er, wasn't it ... dangerous? Ruby: Not at all. Well, I mean, we never had any problems. We met some wonderful people and made loads of friends everywhere. I think South Americans are the friendliest people in the world. Willaim: Uh-huh. That's fantastic. Ruby: It was the most rewarding experience I've ever had.

So the answers are ... 1 go away on vacation 2 leave (for) 3 check in for a flight 4 go through security 5 be delayed 6 take off 7 land 8 pick up baggage 9 get a taxi to 10 check out of a hotel 1.19 Ruby: I've just got back from the best trip of my life. It was such an amazing trip. William: Really? Where did you go? Ruby: I cycled through the Andes mountains from Ecuador to Argentina with my boyfriend, Alan. William: Wow! That's incredible. You must be exhausted! How long did it take? Ruby: Well, we spent four months traveling. We started out on the first of October, and we finished in February. But really, the whole thing took about six months, because it took us two months to get ready and raise money for the trip. William: Raise money? What do you mean? 6

William: Yeah, it sounds truly amazing. Are you making any crazy plans for next year? Ruby: In fact, I am. I'm already in training! I'm going to climb Mount Kilimanjaro next April. Alan can't come. Would you be interested? Willaim: You know what? Maybe I would! So, can you tell me some more about ... 1.20 1 It was such an amazing trip. 2 I cycled through the Andes Mountains, from Ecuador to Argentina. 3 We set off on the first of October. 4 Really, the whole thing took about six months. 5 We did the trip for a charity that works with children in South America. 6 They gave us our bikes and all the equipment we needed. 7 We raised some money for the charity - around $5,000. 8 I loved the Amazon River. 9 What a magical place! 10 We never had any problems. 11 We met some wonderful people. 12 I think South Americans are the friendliest people in the world. 13 I'm going to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. 1.21 Short vowels (i-i-i) kiss fish (a-a-a) bag hat (e-e-e) bread F L M N S X (o-o-o) dog clock

(u-u-u) sun one (oo-oo-oo) foot book (schwa sound) banana computer (aw-aw-aw) wall straw Long vowels (ee-ee-ee) cheese B C D E G P T V Z (ah-ah-ah) father bottle (ei-ei-ei) cake eight A H J K (oo-oo-oo) moon U W (oh-oh-oh) soap O Vowels with r (e schwa- e schwa- e schwa) hair chair (ar-ar-ar) car star 7

Ben: Oh, since we were children. We went to the same school. Sara: Seriously? That's a long time! Ben: Well, yes - almost half my life! We weren't always friends though. We hated each other at school! Sara: Really! Hmm ... so how long have you been friends? Ben: Erm ... We've only really been friends since we left school! What about you? How long have you known Lisa? Sara: Oh, I've known her for three years. We've worked on some movies together. Ben: Ah! How long have you both worked in movies? Sara: Oh, for a long time. Ben: Wow! And are you an actress? Sara: No, I'm not. I'm a extra, but I really want to be an actress! Ben: Really? How long have you wanted to be an actress? Sara: Oh ... only since I was about six! 1.24 Matt Damon was born in 1970 in Boston, Massachusetts. When he was two, his family moved to nearby Cambridge. He has worked as an actor since 1988, when he got his first part in the movie Mystic Pizza - although he only had one line! He said, 'Mom, do you want my green stuff?' while he was eating a lobster! In 1997, he wrote his first screenplay, Good Will Hunting, with his friend Ben Affleck. Matt and Ben have known each other since they were children. Over the years, Matt has made many successful movies, including Oceans 11, 12 and 13 and the Bourne trilogy. However, he hasn't won any awards yet for acting. As we all know, he has had several girlfriends, but he's been married to an Argentinian,

(youeh-youeh-youeh) euro poor (ieh-ieh-ieh) ear beer (euh-euh-euh) bird skirt (or-or-or) board four 1.22 A: So, where do you live? B: I live in Denver. It's a fantastic city! A: Hmm ... I'd love to go there! And what do you do? B: I work in a big hotel as a receptionist. A: OK. And what time do you start work? B: Really early! I start at 6:30 a.m. every day. A: Ouch! So why did you choose to be a receptionist? B: I decided to take the job because I love meeting people. A: What were you doing before? B: Before this? Er ... I was working on a degree in business in Philadephia. A: You must love traveling! And what are you doing right now? B: You mean apart from talking to you?! Well, at the moment I'm enjoying a long weekend here with my husband. Any more questions? A: No, ... er, ... that's all thanks. Have a good weekend ... 1.23 Lisa: Hi, Sara. Meet my friend, Ben. Sara: Hey, Ben. It's really nice to meet you. Ben: You, too, Sara. Lisa: Oh ... just a minute ... I'll see who's there ... Sara: So, Ben ... um ... how long have you known Lisa? 8

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parking spaces. I couldn't find anywhere to park my car. Aisha: Oh, I know! But there are always too many cars on Saturdays, aren't there? I work in the evenings, so I can do my shopping during the week. It's a lot easier. Josh: Lucky you! It wasn't just because it was Saturday. You can't use half of the roads at the moment, because of the new facilities they're adding to the Waterfall Lakes Mall. I managed to get to the store yesterday, but the whole area feels like a building site. I don't know why they're adding more stores. The mall is too big already! Aisha: Uh-huh. Still, I'd prefer to go shopping in places like the Mall at Millenia than downtown. When I arrived in Orlando ten years ago, you could buy most things downtown. But now the smaller stores, and even the good restaurants, are all closing down, and it's empty at night. I don't really feel safe if I go there alone. At the suburband malls, you'll be able to buy anything you want. And you won't have problems parking because they're putting in a huge parking lot. Josh: Hmmm, I'm not so sure. I think the City Council needs to protect and regenerate the downtown area. It's getting dangerous down there. What about older people, or people without cars? Soon, they won't be able to go out in their own neighbourhoods. Aisha: Ah, I didn't think of that. I don't really go downtown any more, so I hadn't thought about the people who can't leave. I still think it'll be good to have more stores in the suburban malls, though. Josh: I don't. We all go shopping too much already and spend too much money. And at the same time, some of the oldest parts of

2.1 I love shopping. And, I mean love. I'm always shopping. It's like a hobby. And, when I don't have enough money to buy things, I just go window-shopping, you know, checking out what's new in clothing stores or shoe stores. We have a large mall nearby, and I hang out there for maybe two or three hours on weekends. It's where I meet all my friends, too. I guess I'm kind of addicted. It has a lot of stores, a drugstore and a movie theater, and it's so easy just to drive into the parking lot. It's free, too! I buy most of my food at local supermarkets, I shop maybe three times a week, although on weekdays, I prefer to get a fresh lunch from the local deli. Oh, and I love shopping online, too, comparing prices, looking for bargains ... I even go on eBay sometimes to see what I can find there. Yeah, I guess I'm hooked ... 2.2 1 a newsstand a news agent's 2 a department store a department store 3 a movie theater a cinema 4 a parking lot a car park 5 a bakery a baker's 6 a deli / delicatessen a deli / delicatessen 7 a drugstore / a pharmacy a chemist's 8 a candy store a sweet shop 9 a clothing store a clothes shop 10 a shopping mall a shopping centre 11 a restroom / a bathroom a toilet 12 a travel agency a travel agent's 2.3 Josh: I tried to go shopping at one of the suburban malls on Saturday, but it was really impossible. It was too crowded, and there weren't enough 9

the city are being abandoned. I don't think more stores will be better for Orlando. Aisha: Well, you could stop shopping completely, you know! Josh: And get everything on the internet?

Diana: In my opinion, most Americans - drive pretty carefully - they don't drive really fast like we do back home. I think they drive very well. They always stop and wait patiently at pedestrian crossings, and they never go through red lights. I guess that may be because there are so many cameras everywhere! They don't drive as noisily or angrily as drivers in Greece either. I think I was here for a month before I heard anyone using their car horn. Yes, they do drive politely here. Oh, and there are lots of police! A lot of people must park illegally. But then I suppose that must be true everywhere ...

2.4 1 Josh: I couldn't find anywhere to park my car. 2 Aisha: I can do my shopping during the week. 3 Josh: You can't use half of the roads at the moment. 4 Josh: I managed to get to the store yesterday. 5 Aisha: You could buy most things downtown. 6 Aisha: You'll be able to buy anything you want. 7 Josh: They won't be able to go out. 8 Aisha: You could stop shopping completely.

2.8 Interviewer: So, you've been a driving instructor for nearly 20 years now, haven't you, Peter? Is it an easy career to start in? Peter: I think it's probably easier now than it was when I started. You have to get a dual-control car. That means the instructor can put on the brakes if things go wrong. They're very expensive, but you don't have to buy your own these days. All of the larger driving schools supply them. Interviewer: And is that different from when you started? Peter: Yes, it is. For the first ten years, I had to drive without dual controls. That was very scary! Before I got this job, I had to pay for the cars myself. Interviewer: I see. So, what personal qualities do you need to be a successful instructor? Peter: Well, you must enjoy working with people. Of course, you have to be a good driver yourself, and understand all the rules of the road. Most importantly, though, you have to stay really calm. You can't get angry with students or shout at them, whatever happens. Interviewer: Of course! Do your students sometimes do dangerous things, then?

2.5 1 M1: Oh no! 2 F1: Alan! That light was red! 3 M2: Come on! Oh, I know, I know. Oh, tell me about it! Hey! Where do you think you're going? Sorry, where were we? 2.6 Megan put on her seatbelt and turned the steering wheel. She stopped for a pedestrian and after that she got stuck in traffic. She was late, so she passed another car and went through a red light. Then she skidded across the road and had an accident. Finally, she parked in a reserved parking space and got a parking ticket! What a day! So the answers are ... 1 put on a seatbelt 2 turn the steering wheel 3 stop for a pedestrian 4 get stuck in traffic 5 pass another car 6 go through a red light 7 skid across the road 8 have an accident 9 park in a no-parking space 10 get a parking ticket 2.7 10

Peter: Some of them do, yes. People who are learning are very unpredictable. Some of them are very nervous, especially older women. And some of the men are overconfident. One of my students had to take his driving test eleven times before he passed. He was a student of mine for over eight years! Not much of a teacher, am I? Interviewer: And was he your worst experience? Peter: Well, no ... twice my students have been in accidents and destroyed my car - a total wreck. Fortunately, I didn't have to pay for a new car, because, of course, I have insurance. But they were nasty experiences. I hurt my back in the latest accident, and I've decided to retire in January. I'm taking a part-time office job instead. Interviewer: Oh? What do you think you'll miss about being a driving instructor? Peter: Probably the freedom, I think. I mean I'll have to work 9 to 5 in my new job, er ... and I'm not looking forward to that. On the other hand, I won't have to be in dangerous, stressful situations all the time at work, and that will be great! But I have met so many people and had some real adventures. Interviewer: I bet you have! Tell me more ...

8 I won't have to be in dangerous, stressful situations. 2.10 Javier: OK, the first question is: How fast can you run? So, how fast can you run, Shen? Shen: Not very fast! Maybe about 5 miles per hour. I'm a slow runner! Javier: Yeah, so am I. I hate running. Anyway, next question, er, huh? I think our English teacher is a bit strange! Listen to this. How big would your ideal bedroom be? Shen: Very small. I don't spend much time in my bedroom, so, um, maybe 160 square feet would be big enough for me. Javier: Uh-huh. Well, mine would be a lot bigger than that. I'd like a TV and a sofa in it, too. Shen: Really? You'd never go out! Javier: OK. Right, next: How tall were you when you were 10 years old? Shen: Ten? Er, oh, I was really short, the shortest kid in my class. It was terrible! I was around 4 feet. Javier: Really? You've grown a lot! I think I was around 5 feet. But who cares now, anyway? OK, question four ... How deep can you dive? Shen: Dive? Not very deep. I get scared. I can only dive 8 feet or so. Javier: So can I. I can't swim very well either. Shen: Neither can I. And I hate swimming underwater. I don't like getting water in my ears. Javier: Neither do I! I had a problem with my ears, so I gave up swimming underwater. Um, anyway, number five: How far have you traveled today? Shen: That's easy. Only about 6 miles. From my apartment to the school. Javier: Me, too. But I live closer than you, so I'll put 3 miles. And,

2.9 1 You don't have to buy your own dual-control car. 2 I had to drive without dual controls. 3 You must enjoy working with people. 4 You have to be a good driver yourself. 5 You can't get angry with students. 6 I didn't have to pay for a new car. 7 I'll have to work 9 to 5 in my new job. 11

finally, how old were your parents when you were born? Shen: Um, they were quite young, in their early 20s, I think. I was an accident!

Javier: Wow! So was I. My Mum told me I was a complete surprise! 2.11 2.12

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