1. What do the boy and the girl say about their families?
2. Is the girl happy to have a family party?
3. What do John’s parents hope he will do after school?
Angela: I don't know your family very well, John. I guess I haven't been to your house that often.
John: No — you must come round again soon, and have dinner. My parents are quite fun. They come from up north, and then they moved down here when they decided that they wanted to start a family.
Angela: My family have always lived round here. It's full of my cousins! So, do you get on well with your family? You don't talk about them as much as some people talk about their families.
John: Oh yeah, they're fine. It's OK. They both work hard, so I don't see them so much.
Angela: Sometimes I wish I saw a little less of mine! But in fact, I'm going to see everybody soon. I can't wait for this party we're having next month. Everyone's coming.
John: That sounds like fun. I could do with some fun.
Angela: Oh? Is something the matter?
John: Well, it's just that I'm expected to follow tradition and join my uncle's firm when we finish school, but I think it's boring. OK for a holiday job, maybe, but that's enough...
Angela: Hm — what can you do in this sort of situation?
John: Yeah, I would ask my older brother, but he's always at university...
Listen to the telephone conversation between a woman and a receptionist from Go-World Home Delivery and answer the questions below.
1. What’s Jessica’s surname and address in Byford?
2. What does the woman want to order?
3. Which gift has she chosen?
Man: Go-World Home Delivery. How may I help you?
Woman: Oh, hello. I'd like to place an order.
Man: Certainly. I'll just take the details.
Woman: Right.
Man: Can I start by taking your name, please?
Woman: Yes, it's Bowles, Jessica Bowles.
Man: Is that Jessica with a G or a J?
Woman: With a J. And then it's B-O-W-L-E-S.
Man: Fine. And your address...
Woman: It's number 18, Heath Street, Byford. That's H-E-A-T-H.
Man: Good. And I need the post code.
Woman: Oh yes, of course. It's B-Y-1, er, 7-R-X.
Man: R-X, thanks. Fine, right now, what was it you wanted to order?
Woman: Well, I've been looking in the catalogue, and I'd like to get a travel bag.
Man: They're great quality, yes. And good value. They're available in a range of colours.
Woman: Yes, and I think it's the yellow that appeals most.
Man: Very nice. You've seen the price?
Woman: Yes, they're £24.99 each, or 22.99 if you buy two.
Man: That's right.
Woman: Well, I only want one.
Man: Fine. Now have you chosen your free gift? From the ones shown on page 20 in the catalogue?
Woman: Oh yes, a diary or a calculator. I think a calculator would be useful.
Man: Good choice. OK, well, I'll put this straight through and then you should be getting the...
