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Maria:
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Morning Philip. Are you going
out?
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Philip:
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No, I'm coming home. I just
took my grandson to school. He loves school. Not like me. You
know, I hated school.
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Maria:
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Why did you hate it?
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Philip:
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Well, for me, it was boring.
I didn't like sitting still for a long time. I preferred to
do things, to use my hands. I only liked craft and sport.
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Maria:
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Yes, I know what you mean.
But I loved school. My school days were the best days of my
life.
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Philip:
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Really?
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Maria:
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Yes, I think I was lucky because
I had good teachers. They made school interesting for me. Did
you have good teachers?
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Philip:
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No, not really. I remember
getting into trouble a lot but I don't remember learning much.
I was naughty but I wasn't stupid. I didn't want to be there.
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Maria:
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What did you do that was naughty?
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Philip:
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Oh I talked a lot and I often
didn't go to school at all. I remember, when I was in my last
year of primary school, one of my teachers came to my house
to talk to my parents. They weren't very happy.
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Maria:
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Oh, I never missed a day of
school.
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Philip:
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Uh huh. What was your favourite
subject?
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Maria:
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Um, Science but I also really
liked History and Sport. I was hardworking at school because
I loved learning.
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Philip:
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Did you have a lot of friends
at school?
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Maria:
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Oh, a few. I wasn't popular
because I was quiet and shy. What about you?
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Philip:
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That was the best thing about
school for me - I had a lot of friends. I remember when I finished
school, I missed my friends a lot.
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Maria:
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Yes I did too. But I went
to university with my best friend.
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Philip:
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Oh, what did you study at
university?
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Maria:
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Education. I studied it for
four years. After that I wanted a break from studying. But then
I did an English course.
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Philip:
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And what did you do after
the English course?
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Maria:
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I came here and started studying
again. What did you do after you finished school?
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Philip:
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Oh, I helped my father in
his carpentry business.
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Maria:
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Did you study woodwork after
you finished school?
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Philip:
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No. I learnt on the job. So,
do you still love studying, Maria?
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Maria:
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Yes. Now I want to learn to
be a swimming teacher. I'm looking for a good course at the
moment. I'm going to get some information this morning. I should
go. Nice to talk to you, Philip.
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Philip:
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Okay, see you Maria. Have
a good day.
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Maria:
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Thanks, you too. Bye.
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