Dave and I are both from big families, we both work in a bank, and we both enjoy football, We often go to the cinema together, So, we’ve got a lot in common

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thirteen

looking for love

13.1

Dave and I are both from big families, we both work in a bank, and we both enjoy football. We often go to the cinema together. So, we’ve got a lot in common.

Marta’s from a big family, and mine is medium sized. We go walking together, and we both like skiing. She’s a doctor, and I’m a nurse. So Marta and I have got quite a lot in common.

Luca’s from a very big family – he’s got ten brothers and sisters, and I’ve got one brother. He does a lot of sport and I don’t like sport at all. I stay in and watch TV and Luca ‘s always out, having a good time. So Luca and I haven’t got much in common.

13.2

He’s quite ambitious.

She’s usually quite serious.

They’re quite hard-working.

He’s quite organized most of the time.

He’s not very friendly, is he?

She’s not very patient.

13.3

A     What’s she like?

B     Oh, she’s really nice.

A     What does she look like?

B     She’s quite short, and she’s got long, black hair.

A     What does she like doing?

B     Well, she enjoys going out with her friends.

13. 4

tune in / listen carefully

B     Helen, (hmhm) do you know David Roberts? He’s got an office on the next floor.

H    I’m not sure. What does he look like?

B     Er, well, late twenties, I think, very tall with long, blond hair. You know, he’s the one who usually comes to work on, on a mountain bike.

H    Hmm.

B     I, er, often see him in the restaurant at lunchtime.

H    No, I don’t think I know him. Why do you want to know, Bob?

B     Well, the thing is, I’m looking for somewhere to live at the moment, (yeah) and David sent this e-mail to everyone in the office. He’s got this free room in his house, and it’s got a garden, and it’s in a really convenient area for me.

H    Oh. Well, how amazing. Erm, what’s wrong with the flat you’re in?

B     Well, it’s fine, it’s very nice but it’s a long way from work, and it’s very expensive.

H    Hmm.

B     But I just wanted to see if you knew him, ‘cos I want to see what he’s like before I contact him about the room.

H    I see. Well, erm, I don’t really know him, but I tell you what, my friend Margaret knows everyone in the building, so I’m sure I could ask her about him.

B     Oh, that would be great, er, thank you.

H    Erm, when do you want to know by?

B     Soon as possible.

H    All right, no problem.

13.5

listening challenge

H    Margaret, do you know a guy called David Roberts?

M    Oh, yes, I know him, I know him quite well, actually; well we used to work together a few months ago, see.

H    Ahh.

M    Er, why are you asking?

H    Well, a friend of mine, Bob, is thinking of taking a room in his house (ahh) so, I just wanted to know what he was like.

M    Yeah. Erm, I don’t really like him all that much, to be honest with you.

H    Hmm. Why? What…

M    He’s a workaholic – you know, work, work, work. He’s very ambitious, but basically, he’s boring.

H    Oh.

M    He has no sense of humour whatsoever.

H    Really?

M    Hmm.

H    Oh, I don’t like men who are very serious, erm, and I’m sure Bob doesn’t.

M    No, well, nor do I, and also, he’s a chain smoker – doesn’t stop smoking.

H    Oh, no, Bob hates people who smoke. Oh, dear.

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