part 1.1

What did the woman like about her history teacher?

• his acting skills

• his sense of humour

• his passion for the subject

What does the girl enjoy most about maths?

• getting clear answers

• applying it to everyday life

• solving difficult questions

He says that he would have liked to study art in order to

• know more about art history.

• learn some techniques.

• follow a career in art.

What do they agree on about the class?

• how relevant the information was for them

• how knowledgeable the teacher was

• how inspiring the new ideas were

How does the girl’s brother feel about starting university?

• anxious about meeting new people

• worried about managing the workload

• concerned about his abilities in his subject

The boy says that he feels

• uneasy about having to write about an unfamiliar topic.

• unsure about how to carry out some research.

• doubtful about which writing style to use.

What is she doing?

• cancelling an activity / a plan

• changing an arrangement

• correcting some information

They both hold the opinion that

• communication does not rely on speaking a language.

• it’s possible to learn about culture through language.

• learning languages is essential for travel.