Practice English Listening A2 Exercises – Understand descriptions of abilities and personalities

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1   Louisa

TIM:   I don’t know what classes to take this semester. I can’t decide what I want to do with my life. Have you thought about it, Louisa?

LOUISA:   A little bit. My history professor says I should think about a career in politics. But I don’t think I’d make a good politician.

TIM:   Why not?

LOUISA:   Oh, you know me. I’m not good at working with other people. I’m too moody. And politicians have to work with people all the time.

TIM:   That’s true. So what do you think you want to do?

LOUISA:   Well, honestly. I think I’d make a good architect.

TIM:   Oh, you would! You’re so creative.

LOUISA:   And I love drawing and, I don’t know, making things. Plus, then I’d get to work alone a lot.

2   Tim

TIM:   That reminds me of a problem I’m having.

LOUISA:   What is it?

TIM:   You know my parents have a restaurant, right? Well, my father wants me to be the manager.

LOUISA:   And you don’t want to?

TIM:   No way. Restaurant managers have to manage other people. I’d be terrible. I’m too disorganized.

LOUISA:   So, what do you want to do?

TIM:   Well, I think I could be a good teacher. I like working with kids, and I’m pretty patient.

LOUISA:   That’s true. And you’re very hardworking.