The speaker expresses satisfaction with their new Atlantic machine and discusses plans to fly to Ireland with their wife, engaging in a friendly race to see who arrives first. Despite losing the last race, the speaker is confident in their faster machine. The transcript concludes with farewells and plans to meet in Bordeaux.

What is the speaker's opinion about the Atlantic machine they received?

• They are indifferent about it.

• They are dissatisfied with it.

• They are very satisfied with it.

• They are planning to return it.

What is the main topic of the speaker's discussion with their wife?

• A vacation plan to Ireland.

• A plan to buy a new aeroplane.

• A disagreement about flying.

• A race to see who reaches Ireland first.

What does the speaker hope to achieve in the race to Ireland?

• To fly slower than their wife.

• To reach Dublin before their wife.

• To avoid flying altogether.

• To take a longer route.

Where does the speaker plan to meet Jim and Amy?

• In Bordeaux.

• In London.

• In Ireland.

• In Dublin.

How long does the speaker expect it will take to meet in Bordeaux?

• Four hours.

• Six hours.

• Two hours.

• Eight hours.