You hear Frank and Roy talking about life at 80.

1) What are Frank's, the first speaker's, feelings about driving?

Driving is a pleasure he doesn’t want to give up.

He treats driving as a way of keeping young.

He feels that having to pay attention to where he’s going takes all the fun out of it.

He is becoming more concerned about the dangers involved.

2) In which way does Roy, the second speaker, show that he feels the same as Frank?

He agrees that the over 80’s are considered by many to be insignificant.

He is as proud as Frank of having reached this age.

He senses that there is very little left for them to do in their lives.

He shares the opinion about driving not being a suitable activity after a certain age.

3) What advice does Frank give Roy?

To look for someone to accompany him when he drives.

To cut down dramatically on something he has been doing extensively.

To move because life on a farm is safer.

To feel proud of getting to be 80.

4) What reflections about Frank does Roy put forward?

That he lives an extremely carefree life.

That he ought to take his life more seriously.

That he would be happier with a pet.

That he needs to have closer ties with his family.

5) What regrets does Roy express?

That he lost contact with many people he used to know.

That he allows his previous habits to prevent him from enjoying his present circumstances.

That he didn’t travel as extensively as Frank.

That he let petty quarrels affect his family relationships.

6) How does Roy feel about the life he has led?

He thinks it could be used to create a play or theatre.

He sometimes thinks he’s in a play and things are not real.

He’s proud of what he’s achieved as a consequence of keeping busy.

He considers it to be lacking in purpose and direction.

You hear Jim and Ron talking about their love of football.

1) What is the reason for the first speaker Jim's personal anguish?

The relationship he has with his partner.

His diet severely affects the way he thinks.

His self recriminations about his future.

The treatment he is subjected to by his manager.

2) How does Jim's battle with his inner demons manifest itself?

He has a tendency to become withdrawn.

Jim becomes very unpleasant to the people around him.

He becomes careless and finds it hard to focus.

On occasions he relieves his frustration by seeking danger.

3) What are the second speaker Ron's personal ambitions?

To realise his full potential in his chosen sport.

Ron’s motivation comes down to his desire for financial security.

Ron wants nothing more than to settle down with his partner.

Ron has an intense hunger for an opportunity to play for his country.

4) What does Ron's inner voice tell him?

That if he can learn to be patient, things will work out.

It undermines his self confidence.

He uses his inner thoughts to make himself stronger.

That he knows he made a mistake choosing a life in football.

5) What opinions of football do Jim and Ron share?

There is too much abuse of influence in the game.

That given a second chance, they wouldn’t take up football.

That football is a young man’s game.

That the problems Ron faces are like immovable objects blocking his way.

6) What are Jim's thoughts about Ron's situation?

That Ron’s problems are of his own making.

That football is an excellent career choice.

That an improvement in Ron’s situation is round the corner.

That family support makes all the difference.