Pre-listening task

Work in groups and discuss the following questions

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- Is anyone in your family retired? Who?

- What job did they do before retiring?

- How old were they when they retired?

- How long have they been retired?

- What do they do now?

Listening

Look at the photograph of Thomas Wilson and his granddaughter, Philippa, Thomas used to be the managing director of a large textile company. He has now retired. Listen to him talking to Philippa. Who do you think is happier, Thomas or Philippa? Why?

Thomas Wilson – a retired man

T – Thomas Wilson P – Philippa