Conversation 2
Exercise 1 1. c 2. c 3. d 4. d
Interview with a Celebrity
W: Could you tell us a little bit about yourself? M: Sure.
W: First of all, where were you born?
M: I was born in London, but I’m living in Madrid now.
W: Oh, really? How long have you been there? M: Not long. I moved from London with my two daughters about six months ago.
W: Are you happy there?
M: Yeah, very happy. We love the outdoor life. Also, my mother's Spanish.
W: And what do you do in your free time? M: I love reading. Sometimes I feel like wanting to buy every book in a
bookstore. I’m crazy about books. And I’m a fast reader.
W: Do you ever feel the need to take a break
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so you can recharge your batteries?
M: All the time. There’s always so much more to learn. Going away helps.
W: You’ve obviously traveled a lot, too. What’s your favorite place in the world?
M: That’s a difficult question because I’ve been to so many amazing
places, but I think Hawaii is my favorite. The children love it there too.
W: All of us are concerned with what kind of world our kids are going to
live in. How do you give your children a semblance of a normal life? M: By living a normal life.
W: But as a superstar, you live at a level that’s different from most people.
M: To a degree. yes. But we’ve all got to figure out how to raise our kids to be happy, responsible people.
W: One last question. What else do you want
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