Finding a Better Work Schedule

Read the questions, then listen twice.

Choose one answer for each question. For statements, choose True or False.

1 Rory currently works every weekday without a midweek break.

• False
• True

2 How much annual holiday does Rory currently get?

• Three weeks
• Five months
• Two months

3 What was Abidemi's ideal finishing time?

• Half past twelve
• Five in the evening
• Two in the afternoon

4 Rory's lunchtime finish came with a full-time salary.

• False
• True

5 Rory's restaurant shifts used to finish before lunchtime.

• False
• True

6 Why does Rory prefer working in the morning?

• To earn a higher salary
• To avoid travelling at night
• To get work out of the way

7 Why did Abidemi dislike working at weekends?

• She missed seeing friends
• She earned less money
• She had to travel far

8 Rory enjoys having no work and no other activities.

• True
• False

9 How much daily work would be enough to satisfy Rory?

• About eight hours
• About one hour
• About four hours

10 Rory could go months without work if other activities kept him busy.

• True
• False

11 When does Abidemi become restless with nothing to do?

• After several months
• After one afternoon
• After three or four days

12 After how long in Russia did Rory want to leave?

• Three weeks
• One week
• Six weeks

13 In Russia, Rory ate meals with his students.

• True
• False

14 Rory taught a different group every week in Russia.

• False
• True