An interview with young journalist, Anna Rathbone. Підсумкова робота за групою результатів 3

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An interview with young journalist Anna Rathbone

What did you want to be when you were a child?

I’ve always been someone who is happy to talk in front of an audience. So from an early age I wanted to be an actor, a politician, a TV presenter – that kind of thing. I remember the day I started school – my classmates were crying and I was making friends with older kids.

So how did you become a journalist?

I’ve always loved writing but when I got to High School I was asked by my teacher to write something for the sports page. I’ve never been interested in sport but I accepted the job. I interviewed the coach of the local basketball team as I knew some of the basketball players. And that was the first of many articles.

What is your working day like?

It’s busy. I get up very early and spend the first part of the morning reading the headlines, listening to the news and answering emails. If I’m working on an interview or an important event, I’ll do an internet search and download information. Around midday I’ll often set off to interview people or cover an event. Some days I’m home again by five but on other days I might not get back until late.

What are you working at the moment?

I’m taking a break right now. I’ve just finished an article about young explorers, you know, teenagers who have been all around the world. Before that I was working on an interview with a vegetarian family who grow all their own food. Then in March I’m flying to Los Angeles to interview people who are famous for their graffiti.

What have you been the best and the worst moments so far?

I’m not sure I’ve ever had a worst moment. I spend a lot of time on my own which means I get lonely sometimes. My trip to Antarctica was really tiring but it was also unforgettable. I met group of scientists there who are studying the penguins. The ecosystem is amazing. The penguins are at the top of it so if their population changes, life for all the other animals and plants in that area will change too.

1V

1. Are these sentences true (T) or false (F).

1. Ann has always been happy to talk in front of an audience.
2. She’s always loved reading.
3. She’s never been interested in sport.
4. She’s taking a break now.
5. In March she’s flying to London.
6. She spends a lot of time on her own.

2. Answer the questions.

1. What was Anna like on her first day of school?
2. Who was her first article about?
3. What does she do in the morning?
4. What time does she come back home?
5. What is she going to do in March?
6. What does Anna say about her trip to Antarctica?

2V

1. Are these sentences true (T) or false (F)?

1. From a very early age Anna wanted to be a Journalist.
2. On her first day of school she was crying.
3. At High School she was asked to write something for sport page.
4. She has just finished an article about young explorers.
5. She’s flying to Los Angeles to interview a famous sportsman.
6. Her trip to Antarctica was tiring but also unforgettable.

2. Answer the questions.

1. What did she want to be from an early age?
2. Who asked Anna to write something for the sport page?
3. What time will she set off to interview people?
4. When is she flying to Los Angeles?
5. Who did Anna meet in Antarctica?
6. What wil happen if the population of penguins changes?