Recording 128, page 171
Exercise 7 Liam is describing the place where he lives. Listen to his description, and decide whether the statements below are true (T) or false (F).
Interviewer
So, Liam, where do you live?
Interviewer
Do you live in the centre?
Liam
No, not in the centre. In a part of Liverpool called Woolton. It’s in the suburbs, in the southeast of the city. It’s about 10 km from the city centre.
Interviewer
Do you live in a flat or a house?
Liam
I live in a house. Most people in Woolton live in houses – detached, semi-detached or terraced. There are not many blocks of flats in Woolton.
Interviewer
Where do you go to school? In the city centre?
Liam
No. There are several schools in Woolton. The one I go to is close to my house, near the river.
Liam
Well, it’s a nice place to live in. It’s not too busy, but there are still some nice local shops, pubs and cafés. There are some beautiful parks too, where people come together and chat, and there’s a swimming pool near my house.
Interviewer
Are there any landmarks or interesting buildings in Woolton?
Liam
Yes, there are some nice old buildings, like the Victorian public swimming baths, and a number of churches. And many Beatles landmarks can be found in Woolton, John Lennon’s childhood home, for example. It is also generally believed that Lennon first met Paul McCartney at St Peter’s garden fete in Woolton.
Interviewer
Is there something you don’t like about Woolton?
Liam
It’s a small place. People are friendly, but then everybody knows your business. You know, they all know one another at sight, by name, by child or by dog. And one more thing I don’t like about Woolton is that there’s not much to do in the evenings.
Interviewer
So, what do you do? Do you go into town?
Liam
Yes, I often go into town with my friends. The city centre is a great place to visit. There are some beautiful old buildings there. There is a very modern cathedral, and one older one. In the past, Liverpool was a big port but there aren’t many large ships in the docks today. In fact, one part of the old docks area is very different now. It’s full of shops, cafés, restaurants, clubs, cinemas, museums and art galleries. I hang out there a lot with my friends.
