4a

Recording 4a

Interviewer: Do you think people work too much nowadays?

Speaker 1: Not really. I think people have always worked hard for a living. I mean, it’s never been easy for anyone, has it?

You have to work hard if you want to achieve anything in your life – that’s just the way it is and there is a lot you can do about it. Life has its ups and downs and I think the best thing to do is accept that and get on with it.

Interviewer: What do you like to do to relax?

Speaker: For me there is only one way to relax and that’s through sports. I like to live life on the edge, so I do lot of extreme sports like paragliding and deep sea diving.

When you’re in a dangerous situation, that’s when you really feel alive. I think your attitude has a big impact on your quality of life.

Interviewer: What’s your idea of a perfect day?

Speaker 3: I don’t think there’s any such thing as the perfect day − something always seems to happen to spoil it. Some people say I have a negative attitude, but if I plan a picnic with friends then either it rains or my friends decide not to come along. I think it’s a waste of time making plans like that. Life can be full of disappointments.

Interviewer: How would you describe your attitude to life?

Speaker 4: I have a very positive outlook on life. I think it’s important to treat every day as special and live life to the full. Some people approach everything as if their glass is half empty.

If you do that then it will colour every experience you have. I think if you want to lead a happy life then you need to have a positive approach to everything.