Tell me about your life – A1 English Listening Test

Summary

This transcript showcases the diverse life journeys of six individuals from different parts of the world. James, from the UK, shares his career as an architect and family life in Oxford. Linda recounts her upbringing in Brooklyn and her work in a bookstore in Queens. Godos, from Mexico, talks about his studies in biology in Toronto and the contrast with his home country. Sophie, a UK engineer, reflects on her childhood of moving cities and her current job in Edinburgh. Emily, from Atlanta, details her path to becoming a police officer and her life with her firefighter husband, Mark. Their stories offer a rich tapestry of career ambitions, relationships, and personal growth across different cultures and countries.

Takeaways

• 😀 James was born in Manchester, England, in 1985 and later moved to London at age 5 due to his dad's job.
• 😀 James studied at King's College and later attended the University of Oxford, where he met his wife, Sarah.
• 😀 After finishing university, James worked as an architect in Oxford and now has two children, Emily (6) and Jack (3).
• 😀 Linda was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1988, and worked at a bookstore in Manhattan after high school, eventually becoming a manager.
• 😀 Linda married her high school sweetheart, Tom, at age 25, and the couple traveled to over 30 countries together.
• 😀 Linda now owns a small bookstore and café in Queens, New York, where she currently lives.
• 😀 Godos was born in Mexico City in 1992, and pursued biology at the National Autonomous University of Mexico.
• 😀 In 2015, Godos moved to Toronto for further studies and now works as a biologist, exploring nature with their partner Emma.
• 😀 Sophie, born in Birmingham, UK in 1994, lived in four different cities due to her dad's job, which helped her become adaptable.
• 😀 Sophie studied engineering at the University of Edinburgh and now works as an engineer in Edinburgh, enjoying the travel and new experiences that come with her job.
• 😀 Emily was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and decided to follow in her father's footsteps by joining the police academy after high school.
• 😀 Emily works at the same police station as her father and is married to Mark, a firefighter, with whom she enjoys helping people every day.

Q & A

Where was James born and where did he move to at the age of 5?

James was born in Manchester, England, and moved to London when he was 5 years old due to his dad getting a new job.

What university did James attend and who did he meet there?

James attended the University of Oxford, where he met his wife, Sarah.

What job did James secure after university, and where does he live now?

After university, James became an architect and stayed in Oxford. He now lives there with his wife and two children.

What is Linda's background, and what is her current profession?

Linda was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1988, and after high school, she worked at a bookstore in Manhattan. She is now the owner of a small bookstore and café in Queens.

Why did Linda choose not to attend university, and what did she prioritize instead?

Linda didn't attend university because she started working at a bookstore immediately after high school, focusing on her love for books and gaining experience.

What is Linda's relationship situation and how has she spent her time?

Linda married her high school sweetheart, Tom, when she was 25, and together they traveled to over 30 countries.

What field of study did Godos pursue in university, and what is his current profession?

Godos studied biology at the National Autonomous University of Mexico and is now a biologist working in Toronto.

How did Godos feel about moving from Mexico to Toronto, and what is his relationship situation?

Godos found Toronto to be very different from Mexico but loved it. He met his partner, Emma, in Toronto, and they enjoy exploring nature together.

What challenges did Sophie face as a child due to her father's job?

Sophie faced the challenge of moving frequently due to her father's job, living in four different cities and having to make new friends every time.

How did Sophie manage to adapt to moving to different cities, and what is her current profession?

Sophie became good at making new friends after moving frequently. She studied engineering at the University of Edinburgh and now works as an engineer in Edinburgh.

What inspired Emily to become a police officer, and what is her current personal situation?

Emily was inspired to become a police officer by her father, who is a police officer. She married Mark, a firefighter, in 2015, and they live in Atlanta. They don't have children yet but hope to become parents soon.

What challenges does Emily face in her job, and what does she enjoy about it?

Emily's job is tough, but she enjoys helping people every day, especially working at the same police station as her father.

What type of work does Mark do, and how does he feel about it?

Mark is a firefighter, and like Emily, he enjoys the job because it allows him to help people every day.