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Madison was diagnosed when she was Phoebe No idea, but it’s only a game, Phoebe That’s true!
just two months old and learning that his right? Let’s see – oh, you could use it Lewis And you know what? I don’t like
daughter would never walk or talk was to draw a perfect circle – in fact, two this magazine now. I’m going to stop
heart-breaking for Ricky. It was in fact perfect circles, because there’s the buying it for good.
one of the worst days of his life. Since hole in the middle too.
then, he has been her legs and she has Lewis Well, that’s three things – I 4.07
been his motivation. guess. You will hear people talking in eight
The Sanford and Sun sprint triathlon of Phoebe Yes, three. So far, so good. But different situations. For questions 1–8,
2012 is one of many events they have I’m not sure I can think of three more! choose the best answer (A, B or C).
competed in together as ‘Team Maddy’. Lewis Hang on – you could use them One
Van Beek swam 0.3 miles, pulling his like Frisbees, throw them and get your Woman 1 Seriously? This is the first
daughter through the water behind him dog to bring them back. time you’ve ever been to the theatre?
in a kayak. He completed the 12.4-
mile bike ride pulling Madison behind Phoebe I haven’t got a dog. Man 1 Yes! I’m not sure why you’re so
him in a cart. He then ran 3.1 miles Lewis Oh, you know what I mean. This surprised though.
pushing Madison in a buggy. Seeing is getting boring. Woman 1 Sorry, it just seems odd that
them participate together has been an Phoebe Don’t be so impatient Lewis! … well, I guess I thought everyone has
inspiration to loads of people. been to the theatre at least once.
Lewis Let’s try the other one. Come on,
Together, they have competed in Phoebe, help me with this picture. You Man 1 Well, growing up, apart from
more than seventy events, some half- have to find lots of different things. seeing student productions, I never
marathons, some triathlons, all very I’ve been looking at it for ages, but it’s really had the opportunity as we lived
intense and all with one aim – to make no good, I can’t see anything at all. so far from a theatre. I wasn’t that
Madison happy. This devotion and love Phoebe Seriously? I mean, there’s a bothered anyway because I became
for his daughter has resulted in people tree … obsessed with cinema in my early
calling van Beek ‘the father of the teens.
century’. Lewis Well yes, of course there’s a Woman 1 Well, I hope you enjoy this!
tree!! I mean, I can’t see anything else.
For van Beek, the motivation is love and Man 1 I’m sure I will – it’s really nice
he says, ‘That will never fade. She is my Phoebe Well, look at the trunk, there of you to invite me. I hope the tickets
heart and I am her legs, though someday are two faces, looking at each other. didn’t cost too much.
she might not physically be able to be Lewis Oh yes! Aren’t you clever!? Two
there with me, she will always be in my Anything else?
heart, quietly cheering me on.’ Phoebe Umm … Girl 1 Hi, Sally. It’s Julia here. How
are you? Sorry I missed you. The
Their story has touched many people and Lewis Oh, oh! A piece of broccoli … reason I’m calling is, um, you know
I think you’ll agree, his determination to Phoebe OK … hmm, yes, OK, I think I the new guy at school, Ralf, he’s from
make his daughter happy is an inspiration can see that. I think! Germany? Well his parents are having a
to us all. kind of party at their place, this Friday,
Lewis Oh, come on Phoebe, give me a
Unit 4 break, it’s the only thing I’ve managed so they’re having over new friends
to see! they’ve made since they arrived here.
Ralf was wondering if you’d like to go
4.02 Phoebe OK, I’ll accept broccoli, if you’ll
Phoebe What are you reading, Lewis? accept … a human brain. but he hasn’t got your number. So can
you get back to him? His number’s
Lewis Oh, hi Phoebe. It’s a challenge Lewis A brain? What? Oh, hang on, 07913 656 009. OK? If you call him,
thing in this magazine. ‘How yes. The top bit. Well done Phoebe. then he’ll have your number too. Right,
imaginative are you?’ You have to think What else? that’s it. Bye!
of things to do with old CDs. They Phoebe Nothing else! I’m getting
want you to think of six. bored now. Who makes these things Three
Phoebe Oh that’s easy. I mean, you can up? Are they supposed to tell you Woman 2 So, last night we went to that
Indian restaurant you recommended.
use them as coasters – you know, put something about yourself?
glasses on them. Lewis Well they’re supposed to show Man 2 The Taj Experience? Did you like
Lewis Oh, yes, that’s right. you how imaginative you are. And I’m it? The food’s fabulous, isn’t it?
Phoebe What things have you thought not very good at them, so I guess I’m Woman 2 Yes, we had a really nice
of? not very imaginative! meal. My curry was one of the best I’ve
ever eaten!
Lewis Well, none, to be honest. Phoebe No, don’t be so hard on
yourself. What’s so creative about Man 2 Brilliant. I’m glad you liked it.
Phoebe Let’s have a think. Well, you Quite expensive though, isn’t it?
could put one under a candle and then thinking of things to do with an old
the wax won’t drip onto the table. CD? Woman 2 Well, not cheap, but not
Lewis You’ve got a point, I guess. It’s too bad. I have to say, though, that
Lewis But most candles these days if we go back, I hope the service is a
don’t drip, do they? a good thing there aren’t any tests on
creative thinking, isn’t it? bit better. We waited too long for the
food, and the bill!

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