Lesson 3

Listening

1. Listen to a presentation about the pros and cons of working abroad. Tick (✓) the pro and the con that the speaker does not mention.

Pros
a. You can learn about another culture.
b. You will come to love your family more. ✓
c. You will become more independent.
d. You can learn useful skills.

Cons
a. Your job might be more difficult. ✓
b. You will be far away from your family.
c. You don’t know if you will like the place you move to.
d. You might find it hard to make new friends.

2. Complete the sentences with the verbs in the box. Then listen again and check your answers.

1. When you first think about working abroad, it sounds very exciting.
2. I believe that the best thing about working abroad is probably that …
3. Imagine trying new food every day …
4. Perhaps you feel that you’re independent at home, but …
5. … you will probably be a long way from home and miss your family.
6. And let’s not forget that you may not like the country or city that you move to if it’s different from your home.
7. … you might wish you could just go back home and spend time with your old friends.