Cover of the textbook New Total English Advanced - Students' Book

The key answer of exercise 2

The key to exercise solutions in chapter 8.2 - Idlers and strivers for the textbook New Total English Advanced - Students' Book with authors JJ Wilson with Antonia Clare from Pearson Education

Question

Listen to Thomas and Elise talking about their work / life habits. How do their opinions and lifestyles differ?

Answer

  • Thomas leads a relaxed lifestyle, living by the sea. He believes that money isn't everything and that there is no point in hurrying.
  • Elise has a hectic city lifestyle. She believes that she wouldn't like living in the country, and that she would miss the noise of the city.