CLEAN : Londoners react to start of second lockdown

The speaker reflects on the differences between the current situation and a previous one, noting that people are not ready to return to the past state. They express uncertainty about government decisions but feel fortunate to maintain their work routine at the hospital. The speaker hopes the current situation will be shorter and acknowledges the temptation to socialize, but plans to adhere to restrictions due to limited activities available.

How does the speaker describe the first situation compared to the current one?

• As a simple challenge

• As an alien world

• As a minor inconvenience

• As a familiar experience

What is the speaker's view on returning to the previous state?

• They are undecided

• They do not want to return

• They are indifferent

• They are eager to return

What aspect of the speaker's life has remained unchanged?

• Their social life

• Their hobbies

• Their work routine

• Their travel plans

What is the speaker's hope regarding the current situation?

• That it will last longer

• That it will become more challenging

• That it will be shorter

• That it will remain the same

What is the speaker's stance on following the current guidelines?

• They will adhere to them

• They plan to ignore them

• They are unsure about them

• They will partially follow them