Alice became a writer because

A she was always writing stories as a child.

B she wanted to do what her aunt did.

C she was keen to do any job that did not involve routine.

2. What does Alice say about learning to be a writer?

A The writing courses she did were a waste of time.

B She learnt to write by doing it.

C She found it harder than she expected.

3. What does she say has been a problem for her?

A learning to use a computer

B finding a reliable editor

C promoting her books

4. What does Alice like most about being a writer?

A the fact that she has become quite famous

B the unpredictable nature of the work

C the freedom to choose when she works

5. What does she say about the money that she earns?

A She makes sure that she saves some of it.

B She dislikes the system of payment.

C She finds it difficult to live on.

6. What does she say about travel?

A She wishes she had more time for it.

B She can't afford to do it very often.

C She feels it interferes with her work.

7. Which of the following best describes Alice's attitude to her job?

A She thinks she isn't capable of doing another – job.

B She regards it as more difficult than just a job.

C She thinks that her income from it should be higher.

Part 3. You will hear two friends, Anna and Brendon, talking about coincidences. Read through the options for each question. Then listen and choose the best answer, A, B or C.

1. Why did Anna's Aunt Carrie go to Paris?

A for a special holiday

B to do some shopping

C to meet her husband

2. How did Aunt Carrie feel about the book she found?

A surprised someone had put hername in it

B curious about how it had gotto Paris

C confused because she had one the same at home

3. In Brendon's story, what was special about the music he chose to play?

A It was written for trumpet only.

B It was by a little-known composer.

C It was very difficult to play.

4. How was Brendon feeling when he arrived at the concert hall?

A nervous about the competition

B stressed because he'd been delayed

C ill because the journey had been uncomfortable

5. Where did Brendon find a copy of the music he needed?

A in a waste paper basket

B in another bag

C in a cupboard