An interview

Ex1: Conservation.

Mrs Spence: So, you’ve applied to do a teaching course here.
Jack: Yes, 

• that's right

 .

Mrs Spence: I’d like you to tell me, first of all, why you want to be a teacher.
Jack: OK. Well, I’ve always loved explaining things and helping people. I’m not looking for an easy job – I like 

• a challenge

 ! I also want to work with young people.

Mrs Spence: Why is it important to do sport at school, do you think?
Jack: OK. Well, 

• first of all

 , we all know it’s important for our health to keep physically fit. 

• Secondly

 , physical exercise is good for our mental well-being and self-esteem. And 

• finally

 , playing sport teaches young people important life lessons.

Mrs Spence: Where does your passion for sport come from?
Jack: Hmm, let me think. It’s difficult to choose one thing 

• in particular

 ... I grew up around sport. My mum was a really good athlete, actually.
Mrs Spence: Oh, yes? 

Jack: We used to go and see her running marathons, which made a 

• big impression on

 me as a child. I suppose it’s 

• in my blood

 .

Mrs Spence: And how do you think teachers can encourage their students to enjoy sport?
Jack: Hmm, that’s an interesting question. On 

• the one hand

 I think many students enjoy the competitive element. On 

• the other hand

 , we need to encourage the ones who are not as confident.

Mrs Spence: OK, thank you very much, Jack. You make some good points.
Jack: It’s my 

• pleasure

 . Thank you.

Ex2:

Discussion

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P/s: From British Council