A: Now, let’ s see … how old are you? B: I’ ve just turned 29 actually. A: Good! Now, let me see, there are two positions available … are you applying for History Teacher or English Teacher because I see you can do both. B: I did some private English lessons while I was at university but I’ m a trained History teacher now so I’ m going for that position. A: Right! And do you have much experience in this field? B: I’ ve just finished university actually so … no, I don’ t … but I have the qualifications. A: I see … B: … and I know that I have the qualities it takes to be a good teacher. A: Well, yes I’ m sure you do but tell me … what do you think is the most important quality for a teacher? B: Of course a teacher has to be punctual and organized but above all he must be patient with the kids. A: Punctuality is certainly a priority at this school … for both teachers and kids … good. When would you be ready to start, that is, if we offer you the position? B: Not quite immediately but in about week … I just have to finish a few things … A: I understand. Well, we won’ t make a decision before next week anyway so that’ s fine. My secretary will be in touch with you sometime next week if we need you. B: Thank you.
Fire safety
Interviewer: Every year, many homes and lives are taken by fires. Here is Brian Smithers, a firefighter from the local fire brigade to talk to you about fire safety in the home. Firefighter: Hello everyone. Before we begin discussing fire safety, I would like to give you some important facts. People who do not have smoke alarms in their homes are twice as likely to die in a fire. Ninety people die each year because the battery in their smoke alarm is either missing or dead. Every three days, somebody dies from a fire caused by a cigarette and seven thousand fires are the result of faulty electrical appliances. Most firess in the home are caused by candles and faulty electrical appliances. Interviewer: Is that so? What are some of the things that people can do to help prevent fires in the home? Firefighter: Well, there are quite a few things you can do. The most important thing is to have a fire alarm in your house. It should be placed in the hallways in the middle of the ceiling. Avoid putting it in the kitchen or bathroom because the steam caused from cooking and hot water can make the alarm go off unnecessarily. It’ s also very important to check the batteries once a week and to replace them every year. You must never leave the alarm without batteries. Interviewer: That is good advice. Anything else people should know? Firefighter: It’ s very important to be careful when cooking since most fires start in the kitchen. Take pans off the cooker or turn the heat down if you have to leave the kitchen for a while. Also, keep all towels and paper far away from the cooker. Double-check the cooker once you’ ve finished cooking. Finally, keep all electrical appliances far away from water. Interviewer: What should people do in case there is a fire? Firefighter: The most important thing is to stay calm. If a fire breaks out, try and stay low where the air is clear. There are certain things you should do to be prepared for a fire. Every family should have a plan of exit in case of fire and practise it often. Make sure that all exits to the house are clear and keep keys somewhere where everyone can find them. Once outside, call the fire service and make sure nobody goes back inside. Interviewer: Thank you very much Brian. I am sure your information will be of great use to our listeners.
About night dreams
Speaker 1 While on holiday last summer, I had a dream that a green monster was chasing me. The dream ended when I jumped off a cliff and woke up on the floor next to my bed. My mum has a dream dictionary so I looked up the meaning. The book says that dreaming someone is chasing you means that you are stressed about something. How can you be stressed when you’ re on holiday?
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