Аудирование билет 17

Card 17

Listen to the interview and answer the questions below.

1. What does Jackie want to become?

2. Why has she chosen this profession?

3. Why is it important for students to do sport at school?

Jackie: Hello, Mrs Spence. Nice to meet you.

Mrs Spence: Hello, Jackie. So, you’ve applied to do a teaching course here.

Jackie: Yes, that’s right.

Mrs Spence: I’d like you to tell me why you want to be a teacher.

Jackie: Well, I’ve always loved explaining things and helping people. I’m not looking for an easy job — I like a challenge*! I also want to work with young people.

Mrs Spence: And why have you decided to become a PE* teacher?

Jackie: I love all sports and I really believe it’s important for young people to do sport at school. Well, first of all, we all know it’s important for our health to keep physically fit. Secondly, physical exercise is good for our mental wellbeing and self-esteem. Finally, playing sport teaches young people important life lessons, like the importance of teamwork, discipline and fairness*, for instance.

Mrs Spence: OK, thank you. And, where does your passion for sport come from? Jackie: Hmm, let me think. It’s difficult to choose one thing in particular... I grew up around sport. My mum was a really good athlete, actually.

Mrs Spence: Oh, yes?

Jackie: Wc used to go and see her running marathons, which made a big impression on me as a child. I suppose it’s in my blood.

Mrs Spence: OK, thank you very much, Jackie. Now I’m going to show you around the college...