People in conversation – Gillian – answers

PRE-LISTENING

1. Gillian lives in a rented house.
2. She shares with another girl.
3. They have lived there for about two years.
4. Another word for nice is ‘lovely’.
5. The landlady is going to put a new kitchen in.
6. There is a secluded garden at the back of the house.
7. Because it’s a terraced property, there are houses either side.

PART 1

1. When does Gillian get up?

• a) 7.15am
• b) 6.45am
• c) 7.30am

2. How often does Gillian have a bath?

• a) every day
• b) once a week
• c) every other morning

3. What doesn’t Gillian like doing in the morning?

• a) talking
• b) getting up
• c) eating

4. What does Gillian sometimes drink before leaving home?

• a) a glass of milk
• b) a cup of tea
• c) a cup of coffee

PART 2

1. Who does Gillian often have to meet before school? parents/students/deputy head
2. When does the first bell go? 8.45am
3. How many lessons does Gillian have before the mid-morning break? two
4. Which day is Gillian usually on duty at break-time? Tuesday
5. Where does she normally have lunch? in the canteen

PART 3

1. Sometimes she runs clubs at lunchtime, such as badminton on a Monday.
2. After lessons Gillian stays at school if she has a meeting to attend or if she’s taking students to a sports match.
3. Sometimes Gillian has to see parents after school or do paperwork.
4. On a good day Gillian leaves school at approximately five o’clock.

PART 4

1. What does Gillian hate taking home?

• a) children
• b) paperwork
• c) sports equipment

2. How long is the lunch break?

• a) half an hour
• b) an hour and a half
• c) nearly an hour

3. The registration period in the morning lasts for

• a) 20 minutes
• b) five minutes
• c) 15 minutes

4. PE lessons last for

• a) an hour
• b) two hours
• c) an hour and 40 minutes