ADAM Hello?
LILY Hi,
Adam.
A Hi, Lily. How are things?
L Oh, um not too bad, I suppose. But now the kids are at school, I've been wondering what to do with my time. I get bored
being at home all day on my own.
A So,
er what choices do you have?
L Well, I could go back to teaching, but
I'm thinking
of doing another degree instead.
A Really? Wow!
L Well,
if I start teaching again, I'll be exhausted after a year. And I don't know
if I want to work in a school all day and then look after three children when I get home.
A What will you study if you do another degree?
L I'd
like to do fashion design. You know I've
always been interested in that kind of
thing. I've talked to a few colleges and I don't think it'll be a problem getting in.
A Well,
that's good. But you might not get in this year if you don't apply soon.
It's already June.
L Yes,
I know.
A What does Jack think?
L Well,
he's worried about the money side of things. You know how expensive university fees are nowadays. But unless I
do it soon, I'll be too old.
A Well, have you asked Mum and Dad? They might lend you some money.
L Yes,
that's a good idea. I'll ask them before
they go on holiday.
A Anyway,
I don't think you should worry about the money. I think you should do what will make you
happy.
L Yes,
you're probably
right. As soon as I make up my mind, I'll let you know. So, how are things with
you?
A Yeah,
good thanks. Actually, I've just been
offered a new job.
L Really? Where?
A Beijing.
L Really? Wow, that's fantastic news! What's the job?
A The same as I'm doing now, sales manager. They want me to set up a new sales team there.
L So, are you going to take it?
A I don't know. I'm not sure I want to live on the other side of the world.
L Oh,
I'm sure you'll enjoy it when you
get there.
A Maybe. I've got a meeting with my boss on Monday about it. I'll make a decision after I talk to him.
L Well,
I think you should take the job. You might never get this kind of opportunity
again.
A But
I can't speak a word of Chinese.
L Well, why don't you do an intensive
course before you go? I'm sure the company would pay for it.
A Yes,
that's not a bad idea.
L Have
you talked to
Mum and Dad about this?
A Er, no, not yet.
L Well,
don't worry. I won't say anything until you decide what to do. I know they'll want you to go, though.
A Yes, probably. Anyway, I'll call you when I know what I'm doing. So, how's Billy getting on at his new school?