3 FX *** TAPE REPEAT PAUSE 2” Question 4 You hear an author talking about a book he is writing. PAUSE 8” FX *** M It’s something I haven’t tried before – it’s much longer than anything else I’ve done - but
I knew that before I started. That’s why I told my publisher they’d have to wait about a
year before I gave them anything. I’m resigned to the fact that it won’t sell in such large
numbers as my last novel. I just wish I could work out what becomes of all my
characters. There are a number of possibilities, and I just can’t make my mind up! I’ve
grown very fond of some of them, and I’m counting on the fact that my readers will like
them as much as I do.
PAUSE 2” FX *** TAPE REPEAT PAUSE 2” Question 5 You hear a student talking about why he wants to become a teacher. PAUSE 8” FX *** M: I’m starting my teacher training course next month, and I’m really looking forward to it.
I’m hoping to teach Geography in a secondary school eventually. Although I get on with
kids of all ages – I already have quite a few nephews and nieces, and love spending
time with them – that’s not actually why I want to teach. I don’t think just liking people is
enough. What motivates me is wanting to help teenagers to understand things. For me,
that’s incredibly satisfying. I’m having a good long holiday first, cycling around Ireland,
and then I’m sure I’ll start my course full of enthusiasm!
