Reading. Being a tour guide in London

Read the text carefully and choose true or false

Being a tour guide in London

I’m Elizabeth. I live in London. I know its people, streets and historic places. I also know its palaces and parks, cinemas and theatres and its shopping malls. I love this city. It’s one of the busiest cities in the world and it has got the best places to hang out. I am really happy to share my knowledge of London with other people.

I decided to become a tour guide in London. I took some courses, read a lot of books and learnt how to speak clearly and interestingly in public. I think it was a great decision because I know a lot of facts about the city. I can answer almost all the questions tourists ask me about London’s nightlife, its dangerous areas and – most of all – its people.

My job is very exciting. You have to have good people skills, be sociable and organized. You have to be a good and caring listener because people often have problems with their accommodation, train tickets or their health. You may need to help them. I am always punctual and start my tours on time, and I love telling creative stories about some parts of the city.

After a day’s work, I am often tired – I sometimes repeat the same things and feel a bit bored. But when the tour finishes, people come to thank me for showing them around the city. They tell me I am reliable and have a good sense of humour. This is what really makes me happy about my work.

Is it true or false?

Elizabeth doesn't like London.

Elizabeth doesn't want to share her London experience with other people.

Elizabeth prepared well to be a tour guide.

Elizabeth can answer different tourists' questions.

Elizabeth thinks her job is not interesting.

Elizabeth says that you don't need to be communicative to be a tour guide.

Elizabeth never feels tired at the end of the day.

Elizabeth sometimes finds telling the same stories boring.

Tourists think Elizabeth is reliable.

Elizabeth hasn't got a good sense of humour.