Unit 3: Listening 1

Why did Gary stop working as a city trader?

• He lost his job

• He became ill

• He couldn't handle the stress

What did Gary do as soon as he left his job?

• He looked for another job

• He travelled

• He moved back home

Why did Gary move to Iowa?

• He wanted to be near his parents

• He needed to find a better job

• He has some good friends there

How does Gary feel about his new job?

• It is very fulfilling

• It can be difficult

• The salary is too low

What goal has Gary achieved?

• He has more time to think

• He is happy

• He enjoys his free time

According to Gary, many people consider "downshifting" at some point in their lives.

• True

• False

After finishing work as a city trader, he decided to retrain before looking for a new career.

• True

• False

He was unemployed for 6 months.

• True

• False

He rejected several job offers before starting to work again.

• True

• False

These days he feels he is a better person.

• True

• False