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Eliza first became interested in photography whenMy Love for Photography

By Eliza Brinkman

How did I get interested in photography? People usually think it’s because of my uncle, the famous photographer Oliver Brinkman. Maybe you’ve seen his TV show, Picture of the World. However, I started taking photos on a school trip. I remember my grandma lent me her camera.

When I was 16, I studied photography at college. I remember feeling really worried about the course. I loved taking photos but I wasn’t sure how good I was. And sometimes it’s difficult having a famous uncle. People think you’ll be amazing too!

My first job was at the local newspaper. My neighbour heard that the newspaper was looking for a photographer and suggested it to me. My mum said I should try and get the job and I got it! When I arrived for my first day, I found out that an old school friend was also working there.

After five years at the newspaper, I moved to London and started a job at the fashion magazine Dream. I loved this job. I worked in a great team; I’ll always remember how kind they were to me. I went to very interesting places and worked with some famous models.

I now have my own company, ABC Photography. I have a team of photographers who take photos for different magazines. My newest project is a photography course that I’ve started at my company. I really want to use my experience in the photography business to help new photographers. It’s very exciting!

1. 1. Eliza first became interested in photography when

• she saw her uncle’s photographs.

• she borrowed her grandma’s camera.

• she watched a TV programme about photography.

2. Eliza first became interested in photography whenMy Love for Photography

   By Eliza Brinkman

   How did I get interested in photography? People usually think it’s because of my uncle, the famous photographer Oliver Brinkman. Maybe you’ve seen his TV show, Picture of the World. However, I started taking photos on a school trip. I remember my grandma lent me her camera.

   When I was 16, I studied photography at college. I remember feeling really worried about the course. I loved taking photos but I wasn’t sure how good I was. And sometimes it’s difficult having a famous uncle. People think you’ll be amazing too!

   My first job was at the local newspaper. My neighbour heard that the newspaper was looking for a photographer and suggested it to me. My mum said I should try and get the job and I got it! When I arrived for my first day, I found out that an old school friend was also working there.

   After five years at the newspaper, I moved to London and started a job at the fashion magazine Dream. I loved this job. I worked in a great team; I’ll always remember how kind they were to me. I went to very interesting places and worked with some famous models.

   I now have my own company, ABC Photography. I have a team of photographers who take photos for different magazines. My newest project is a photography course that I’ve started at my company. I really want to use my experience in the photography business to help new photographers. It’s very exciting!

3. 2. When Eliza started college she felt …

• worried that she was not good enough.

• excited about studying photography.

• lucky that she knew a famous photographer.

3. Eliza first became interested in photography whenMy Love for Photography

   By Eliza Brinkman

   How did I get interested in photography? People usually think it’s because of my uncle, the famous photographer Oliver Brinkman. Maybe you’ve seen his TV show, Picture of the World. However, I started taking photos on a school trip. I remember my grandma lent me her camera.

   When I was 16, I studied photography at college. I remember feeling really worried about the course. I loved taking photos but I wasn’t sure how good I was. And sometimes it’s difficult having a famous uncle. People think you’ll be amazing too!

   My first job was at the local newspaper. My neighbour heard that the newspaper was looking for a photographer and suggested it to me. My mum said I should try and get the job and I got it! When I arrived for my first day, I found out that an old school friend was also working there.

   After five years at the newspaper, I moved to London and started a job at the fashion magazine Dream. I loved this job. I worked in a great team; I’ll always remember how kind they were to me. I went to very interesting places and worked with some famous models.

   I now have my own company, ABC Photography. I have a team of photographers who take photos for different magazines. My newest project is a photography course that I’ve started at my company. I really want to use my experience in the photography business to help new photographers. It’s very exciting!

5. 3. Who told Eliza about the job at the newspaper?

• an old friend from school

• her mum

• someone who lived near her

4. Eliza first became interested in photography whenMy Love for Photography

   By Eliza Brinkman

   How did I get interested in photography? People usually think it’s because of my uncle, the famous photographer Oliver Brinkman. Maybe you’ve seen his TV show, Picture of the World. However, I started taking photos on a school trip. I remember my grandma lent me her camera.

   When I was 16, I studied photography at college. I remember feeling really worried about the course. I loved taking photos but I wasn’t sure how good I was. And sometimes it’s difficult having a famous uncle. People think you’ll be amazing too!

   My first job was at the local newspaper. My neighbour heard that the newspaper was looking for a photographer and suggested it to me. My mum said I should try and get the job and I got it! When I arrived for my first day, I found out that an old school friend was also working there.

   After five years at the newspaper, I moved to London and started a job at the fashion magazine Dream. I loved this job. I worked in a great team; I’ll always remember how kind they were to me. I went to very interesting places and worked with some famous models.

   I now have my own company, ABC Photography. I have a team of photographers who take photos for different magazines. My newest project is a photography course that I’ve started at my company. I really want to use my experience in the photography business to help new photographers. It’s very exciting!

5. 4. What will Eliza never forget about Dream magazine?

• her colleagues

• the places she visited

• the famous models

5. Eliza first became interested in photography whenMy Love for Photography

   By Eliza Brinkman

   How did I get interested in photography? People usually think it’s because of my uncle, the famous photographer Oliver Brinkman. Maybe you’ve seen his TV show, Picture of the World. However, I started taking photos on a school trip. I remember my grandma lent me her camera.

   When I was 16, I studied photography at college. I remember feeling really worried about the course. I loved taking photos but I wasn’t sure how good I was. And sometimes it’s difficult having a famous uncle. People think you’ll be amazing too!

   My first job was at the local newspaper. My neighbour heard that the newspaper was looking for a photographer and suggested it to me. My mum said I should try and get the job and I got it! When I arrived for my first day, I found out that an old school friend was also working there.

   After five years at the newspaper, I moved to London and started a job at the fashion magazine Dream. I loved this job. I worked in a great team; I’ll always remember how kind they were to me. I went to very interesting places and worked with some famous models.

   I now have my own company, ABC Photography. I have a team of photographers who take photos for different magazines. My newest project is a photography course that I’ve started at my company. I really want to use my experience in the photography business to help new photographers. It’s very exciting!

6. 5. Eliza is teaching photography at her company because

• she thinks her team needs more training.

• she hopes to make more money.

• she wants to share what she has learnt.

A wonderful year

Ben Jones talks about his year of travel before studying at university.

I always knew I wanted to spend a year travelling before university. I wanted to see the world, improve my skiing, make new friends from other countries and, more than anything, try lots of things I’ve never done before.

The first place I visited was France. I’ve always loved the French language and I wanted to study it. Then, while I was there, I became interested in French food. I took some cooking lessons at a farmhouse in the French countryside, and learned to make lots of lovely dishes.

Next, I visited Australia. My cousins live near the river in Sydney, so I had somewhere to stay. To begin with, we spent a lot of time sailing in their boat. But then I got a job in a hotel. It was great – the customers and staff were so friendly.

My last country was Japan, where I learned to become a skiing teacher. I planned to do a three-week course. But when I got there, I saw that I wasn’t actually that good, so I changed to a seven-week one. The course was amazing and afterwards I got a job with a skiing company.

The other teachers were very friendly and on our days off, we did activities like snowboarding. One weekend we even did winter camping. That was quite interesting, but it was cold, so I can’t say I slept well! Anyway, we’re all planning to meet up soon and I can’t wait.

6. 6. What did Ben want to do during the year after he left school?

• try some different sports

• have some new experiences

• meet up with old friends

wonderful year

Ben Jones talks about his year of travel before studying at university.

I always knew I wanted to spend a year travelling before university. I wanted to see the world, improve my skiing, make new friends from other countries and, more than anything, try lots of things I’ve never done before.

The first place I visited was France. I’ve always loved the French language and I wanted to study it. Then, while I was there, I became interested in French food. I took some cooking lessons at a farmhouse in the French countryside, and learned to make lots of lovely dishes.

Next, I visited Australia. My cousins live near the river in Sydney, so I had somewhere to stay. To begin with, we spent a lot of time sailing in their boat. But then I got a job in a hotel. It was great – the customers and staff were so friendly.

My last country was Japan, where I learned to become a skiing teacher. I planned to do a three-week course. But when I got there, I saw that I wasn’t actually that good, so I changed to a seven-week one. The course was amazing and afterwards I got a job with a skiing company.

The other teachers were very friendly and on our days off, we did activities like snowboarding. One weekend we even did winter camping. That was quite interesting, but it was cold, so I can’t say I slept well! Anyway, we’re all planning to meet up soon and I can’t wait.

6. 7. Why did Ben go to France?

• to do a French cooking course

• to see the French countryside

• to learn to speak French

8. A wonderful year

   Ben Jones talks about his year of travel before studying at university.

   I always knew I wanted to spend a year travelling before university. I wanted to see the world, improve my skiing, make new friends from other countries and, more than anything, try lots of things I’ve never done before.

   The first place I visited was France. I’ve always loved the French language and I wanted to study it. Then, while I was there, I became interested in French food. I took some cooking lessons at a farmhouse in the French countryside, and learned to make lots of lovely dishes.

   Next, I visited Australia. My cousins live near the river in Sydney, so I had somewhere to stay. To begin with, we spent a lot of time sailing in their boat. But then I got a job in a hotel. It was great – the customers and staff were so friendly.

   My last country was Japan, where I learned to become a skiing teacher. I planned to do a three-week course. But when I got there, I saw that I wasn’t actually that good, so I changed to a seven-week one. The course was amazing and afterwards I got a job with a skiing company.

   The other teachers were very friendly and on our days off, we did activities like snowboarding. One weekend we even did winter camping. That was quite interesting, but it was cold, so I can’t say I slept well! Anyway, we’re all planning to meet up soon and I can’t wait.

9. 8. Where did Ben live when he was in Australia?

• in the hotel where he worked

• with members of his family

• on a boat on the river

A wonderful year

9. Ben Jones talks about his year of travel before studying at university.

   I always knew I wanted to spend a year travelling before university. I wanted to see the world, improve my skiing, make new friends from other countries and, more than anything, try lots of things I’ve never done before.

   The first place I visited was France. I’ve always loved the French language and I wanted to study it. Then, while I was there, I became interested in French food. I took some cooking lessons at a farmhouse in the French countryside, and learned to make lots of lovely dishes.

   Next, I visited Australia. My cousins live near the river in Sydney, so I had somewhere to stay. To begin with, we spent a lot of time sailing in their boat. But then I got a job in a hotel. It was great – the customers and staff were so friendly.

   My last country was Japan, where I learned to become a skiing teacher. I planned to do a three-week course. But when I got there, I saw that I wasn’t actually that good, so I changed to a seven-week one. The course was amazing and afterwards I got a job with a skiing company.

   The other teachers were very friendly and on our days off, we did activities like snowboarding. One weekend we even did winter camping. That was quite interesting, but it was cold, so I can’t say I slept well! Anyway, we’re all planning to meet up soon and I can’t wait.

9. 9. Why did Ben change his course in Japan?

• He heard about a better one.

• He knew he needed more practice.

• He wasn’t enjoying the first one.

12. A wonderful year

    Ben Jones talks about his year of travel before studying at university.

    I always knew I wanted to spend a year travelling before university. I wanted to see the world, improve my skiing, make new friends from other countries and, more than anything, try lots of things I’ve never done before.

    The first place I visited was France. I’ve always loved the French language and I wanted to study it. Then, while I was there, I became interested in French food. I took some cooking lessons at a farmhouse in the French countryside, and learned to make lots of lovely dishes.

    Next, I visited Australia. My cousins live near the river in Sydney, so I had somewhere to stay. To begin with, we spent a lot of time sailing in their boat. But then I got a job in a hotel. It was great – the customers and staff were so friendly.

    My last country was Japan, where I learned to become a skiing teacher. I planned to do a three-week course. But when I got there, I saw that I wasn’t actually that good, so I changed to a seven-week one. The course was amazing and afterwards I got a job with a skiing company.

    The other teachers were very friendly and on our days off, we did activities like snowboarding. One weekend we even did winter camping. That was quite interesting, but it was cold, so I can’t say I slept well! Anyway, we’re all planning to meet up soon and I can’t wait.

13. 10. What does Ben say about winter camping?

• It wasn’t pleasant at night.

• He would love to do it again soon.

• It was the most interesting thing he’s ever done.