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Presenter: Hello everybody and welcome to our daily programme 'Stardom'. Today in our studio we have Jessica Summer, a young promising musician. Hello Jessica. Jessica: Hello. It's so nice being here. Thank you for inviting me. Presenter: Your new album has been warmly welcomed by the public. Have you got any critical remarks about it? Jessica: I've got a couple of remarks. They are about me being just another pretty girl singing about love and relationships. I can't say it was a massive takedown, but I found it personally offensive. I think the reason that stuck with me was because I found it so frustrating, but actually that's kind of the only proper negative feedback that I've had. Then in terms of compliments, I just can't really remember them because you always tend to stick a bit more on the negatives, don't you? Presenter: Would you consider yourself a self-critical person? Jessica: Yeah, massively. I'm self-critical. I don't want to show anyone anything until the work is done. I self-edit so harshly at the beginning. I would never let anyone hear something that I wasn't happy with. But then, once I've made it, I'm also not going to turn around and go. If I'm putting it out, anything creative that I do, I think that it's good, otherwise I wouldn't put it out. But I am self-critical across the board and in other areas of my life, I think. Presenter: How fully formed are your songs by the time you bring them to a producer, show someone lyrics, or play them for someone? Jessica: Like, completely finished. Lyrics are usually the last thing that I would do, so a couple of the lyrics I will be finishing in the studio last minute, because we've got to get the vocals recorded. I sometimes find lyrics quite difficult towards the end, but it's done musically in terms of the structure, in terms of the arrangement. So, it's all fully formed. I have no one else involved in the writing process. I would hate to feel that I was going into the studio with something wishy-washy and not done. It's because I'm a control freak, so I want to know that everything is sorted and what's going to come out the other end, obviously with a bit of leeway. Presenter: What has the experience been like playing these songs live? Jessica: It's just been really fun. It's the music I always imagined myself playing when I was a kid. It's been nice to use my instrument a bit more rather than just propping up a whole song with a guitar and my vocals. There's so much more energy in the crowd as well, and it's nice to feel like you're a part of something in a room rather than just performing for a crowd. So I've enjoyed it loads, and it's also been an exciting challenge because recently I have been taking older material and basically giving it a bit of a second life, and making it sound like it could have potentially belonged on this record, which has been really fun. Presenter: Are there any particular shows that stand out in your mind? Jessica: On a tour, the big London show is always going to be very exciting. A couple of weeks ago, I played in London, which is the biggest show I've ever headlined. That was a real moment, and it was playing all the new material. It was amazing to see the shift and hear everyone singing everything back. But there have been smaller shows in my life which made me happy. But bad shows, it's always the support shows, isn't it? It's when you are struggling to fight against the noise of the crowd. That's always quite soul-destroying. Presenter: Thank you, Jessica. It has been a real pleasure talking with you today.

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Presenter: Hello everybody and welcome to our daily programme 'Stardom'. Today in our studio we have Jessica Summer, a young promising musician. Hello Jessica. Jessica: Hello. It's so nice being here. Thank you for inviting me. Presenter: Your new album has been warmly welcomed by the public. Have you got any critical remarks about it? Jessica: I've got a couple of remarks. They are about me being just another pretty girl singing about love and relationships. I can't say it was a massive takedown, but I found it personally offensive. I think the reason that stuck with me was because I found it so frustrating, but actually that's kind of the only proper negative feedback that I've had. Then in terms of compliments, I just can't really remember them because you always tend to stick a bit more on the negatives, don't you? Presenter: Would you consider yourself a self-critical person? Jessica: Yeah, massively. I'm self-critical. I don't want to show anyone anything until the work is done. I self-edit so harshly at the beginning. I would never let anyone hear something that I wasn't happy with. But then, once I've made it, I'm also not going to turn around and go. If I'm putting it out, anything creative that I do, I think that it's good, otherwise I wouldn't put it out. But I am self-critical across the board and in other areas of my life, I think. Presenter: How fully formed are your songs by the time you bring them to a producer, show someone lyrics, or play them for someone? Jessica: Like, completely finished. Lyrics are usually the last thing that I would do, so a couple of the lyrics I will be finishing in the studio last minute, because we've got to get the vocals recorded. I sometimes find lyrics quite difficult towards the end, but it's done musically in terms of the structure, in terms of the arrangement. So, it's all fully formed. I have no one else involved in the writing process. I would hate to feel that I was going into the studio with something wishy-washy and not done. It's because I'm a control freak, so I want to know that everything is sorted and what's going to come out the other end, obviously with a bit of leeway. Presenter: What has the experience been like playing these songs live? Jessica: It's just been really fun. It's the music I always imagined myself playing when I was a kid. It's been nice to use my instrument a bit more rather than just propping up a whole song with a guitar and my vocals. There's so much more energy in the crowd as well, and it's nice to feel like you're a part of something in a room rather than just performing for a crowd. So I've enjoyed it loads, and it's also been an exciting challenge because recently I have been taking older material and basically giving it a bit of a second life, and making it sound like it could have potentially belonged on this record, which has been really fun. Presenter: Are there any particular shows that stand out in your mind? Jessica: On a tour, the big London show is always going to be very exciting. A couple of weeks ago, I played in London, which is the biggest show I've ever headlined. That was a real moment, and it was playing all the new material. It was amazing to see the shift and hear everyone singing everything back. But there have been smaller shows in my life which made me happy. But bad shows, it's always the support shows, isn't it? It's when you are struggling to fight against the noise of the crowd. That's always quite soul-destroying. Presenter: Thank you, Jessica. It has been a real pleasure talking with you today.

Вы услышите интервью. В заданиях 3–9 запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2 или 3, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа. Прослушайте запись дважды. Пример ответа: 1 3. What is remarkable about Sam’s boats? 1) They are of the same size. 2) They are designed and produced according to customers’ wishes. 3) They are designed by the customers.

Presenter: Hello everyone and welcome to our 'Great Outdoors' programme once again. I am happy to present our guest, Sam Wilkinson, the owner of a successful business. Welcome Sam. Sam: Good afternoon. I am very excited to be here as I listen to your programme every Saturday. It is a privilege for me to be invited. Presenter: Thank you. We are glad you could come. Our listeners are usually outdoor lovers, so naturally, they would like to know more about your business. Tell us about it, please. Sam: Well, I make wooden boats. They are mostly custom-made boats. It's like when you decide you want to own a boat, you come to me and ask for a design. I first make a small-size model for you and then, if you approve, I build a real size one. You choose your style, your size and your colour and I make it for you. Simple as that. Presenter: I see. Before calling you to the studio, I've looked at some of the boat photos on your website. They are so different and each so unique. It's amazing. Where and how did you come up with the idea of making wooden boats? Sam: Well, I've been really fond of fishing since childhood, and when I was a teenager, my neighbour gave me a part-time job at his woodshop. I became very skilled at woodwork and found myself really enjoying it, but I just didn't know how to apply the skill. When I got older, I worked for a while as a fishing guide and then it dawned on me that I could make my own boats and use them for fishing. That's when I seriously looked into this business. Presenter: Was it your father that introduced you to fishing? Sam: My father was a blues songwriter. He was always on the road, and my mum was working, so every summer I was dumped at my grandma's house. She had a farmhouse and lots of land. There was a big river next to her house — that's where I learned all about nature and became who I really am. I was super happy to be out there. When I started fishing, I liked it so much that I was focused on that one thing and became very good at it. Presenter: It is amazing that the love for fishing has led you to your own boat-building business. But you mentioned that your father was a songwriter. How did it feel to be a son of a famous person? Sam: It was quite interesting. My dad was often on the road and I missed him, but I got to spend some time with him and that was great. I know all of his songs and I have taught myself to play the guitar as a tribute to my father. I felt he deserved that from me. But I wouldn't want his life for myself or my family. Everyone chooses his own path. Presenter: That is very true. I know you have a son too. Are you planning to introduce him to your business when he's a bit older? Sam: Sure, he already sails the boats with me when possible, and I take him to the shop to help me with some work. He can do some small jobs, you know. It is good to teach your son to work with his own hands. There is so much satisfaction in the end product. I hope he grows in his skill with each day. Presenter: That is great, Sam. One last question for you today. Tell us, please, about your favourite thing to do. Sam: Fishing, of course, as I've mentioned before. I am a fanatic. I take my dog, Foxy, take my fishing rod, my favourite boat that I made myself, and go out on the river for half a day. I catch fish and let them go, listen to the sounds of nature, and enjoy the scenery. There is no one out there, usually, so I can enjoy the peace and quiet. Presenter: Sounds really tranquil. Maybe I will order a boat from you and go out fishing more often. This studio can get pretty hot in the summer. Sam, thank you so much for coming out. It was great getting to know you a little. Good luck!

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Presenter: Hello everyone and welcome to our 'Great Outdoors' programme once again. I am happy to present our guest, Sam Wilkinson, the owner of a successful business. Welcome Sam. Sam: Good afternoon. I am very excited to be here as I listen to your programme every Saturday. It is a privilege for me to be invited. Presenter: Thank you. We are glad you could come. Our listeners are usually outdoor lovers, so naturally, they would like to know more about your business. Tell us about it, please. Sam: Well, I make wooden boats. They are mostly custom-made boats. It's like when you decide you want to own a boat, you come to me and ask for a design. I first make a small-size model for you and then, if you approve, I build a real size one. You choose your style, your size and your colour and I make it for you. Simple as that. Presenter: I see. Before calling you to the studio, I've looked at some of the boat photos on your website. They are so different and each so unique. It's amazing. Where and how did you come up with the idea of making wooden boats? Sam: Well, I've been really fond of fishing since childhood, and when I was a teenager, my neighbour gave me a part-time job at his woodshop. I became very skilled at woodwork and found myself really enjoying it, but I just didn't know how to apply the skill. When I got older, I worked for a while as a fishing guide and then it dawned on me that I could make my own boats and use them for fishing. That's when I seriously looked into this business. Presenter: Was it your father that introduced you to fishing? Sam: My father was a blues songwriter. He was always on the road, and my mum was working, so every summer I was dumped at my grandma's house. She had a farmhouse and lots of land. There was a big river next to her house — that's where I learned all about nature and became who I really am. I was super happy to be out there. When I started fishing, I liked it so much that I was focused on that one thing and became very good at it. Presenter: It is amazing that the love for fishing has led you to your own boat-building business. But you mentioned that your father was a songwriter. How did it feel to be a son of a famous person? Sam: It was quite interesting. My dad was often on the road and I missed him, but I got to spend some time with him and that was great. I know all of his songs and I have taught myself to play the guitar as a tribute to my father. I felt he deserved that from me. But I wouldn't want his life for myself or my family. Everyone chooses his own path. Presenter: That is very true. I know you have a son too. Are you planning to introduce him to your business when he's a bit older? Sam: Sure, he already sails the boats with me when possible, and I take him to the shop to help me with some work. He can do some small jobs, you know. It is good to teach your son to work with his own hands. There is so much satisfaction in the end product. I hope he grows in his skill with each day. Presenter: That is great, Sam. One last question for you today. Tell us, please, about your favourite thing to do. Sam: Fishing, of course, as I've mentioned before. I am a fanatic. I take my dog, Foxy, take my fishing rod, my favourite boat that I made myself, and go out on the river for half a day. I catch fish and let them go, listen to the sounds of nature, and enjoy the scenery. There is no one out there, usually, so I can enjoy the peace and quiet. Presenter: Sounds really tranquil. Maybe I will order a boat from you and go out fishing more often. This studio can get pretty hot in the summer. Sam, thank you so much for coming out. It was great getting to know you a little. Good luck!

Вы услышите интервью. В заданиях 3–9 запишите в поле ответа цифру 1, 2 или 3, соответствующую выбранному Вами варианту ответа. Прослушайте запись дважды. Пример ответа: 1 5. Sam learned about nature when he was … 1) travelling with his father. 2) staying with his grandmother. 3) helping his mother at work.

Presenter: Hello everyone and welcome to our 'Great Outdoors' programme once again. I am happy to present our guest, Sam Wilkinson, the owner of a successful business. Welcome Sam. Sam: Good afternoon. I am very excited to be here as I listen to your programme every Saturday. It is a privilege for me to be invited. Presenter: Thank you. We are glad you could come. Our listeners are usually outdoor lovers, so naturally, they would like to know more about your business. Tell us about it, please. Sam: Well, I make wooden boats. They are mostly custom-made boats. It's like when you decide you want to own a boat, you come to me and ask for a design. I first make a small-size model for you and then, if you approve, I build a real size one. You choose your style, your size and your colour and I make it for you. Simple as that. Presenter: I see. Before calling you to the studio, I've looked at some of the boat photos on your website. They are so different and each so unique. It's amazing. Where and how did you come up with the idea of making wooden boats? Sam: Well, I've been really fond of fishing since childhood, and when I was a teenager, my neighbour gave me a part-time job at his woodshop. I became very skilled at woodwork and found myself really enjoying it, but I just didn't know how to apply the skill. When I got older, I worked for a while as a fishing guide and then it dawned on me that I could make my own boats and use them for fishing. That's when I seriously looked into this business. Presenter: Was it your father that introduced you to fishing? Sam: My father was a blues songwriter. He was always on the road, and my mum was working, so every summer I was dumped at my grandma's house. She had a farmhouse and lots of land. There was a big river next to her house — that's where I learned all about nature and became who I really am. I was super happy to be out there. When I started fishing, I liked it so much that I was focused on that one thing and became very good at it. Presenter: It is amazing that the love for fishing has led you to your own boat-building business. But you mentioned that your father was a songwriter. How did it feel to be a son of a famous person? Sam: It was quite interesting. My dad was often on the road and I missed him, but I got to spend some time with him and that was great. I know all of his songs and I have taught myself to play the guitar as a tribute to my father. I felt he deserved that from me. But I wouldn't want his life for myself or my family. Everyone chooses his own path. Presenter: That is very true. I know you have a son too. Are you planning to introduce him to your business when he's a bit older? Sam: Sure, he already sails the boats with me when possible, and I take him to the shop to help me with some work. He can do some small jobs, you know. It is good to teach your son to work with his own hands. There is so much satisfaction in the end product. I hope he grows in his skill with each day. Presenter: That is great, Sam. One last question for you today. Tell us, please, about your favourite thing to do. Sam: Fishing, of course, as I've mentioned before. I am a fanatic. I take my dog, Foxy, take my fishing rod, my favourite boat that I made myself, and go out on the river for half a day. I catch fish and let them go, listen to the sounds of nature, and enjoy the scenery. There is no one out there, usually, so I can enjoy the peace and quiet. Presenter: Sounds really tranquil. Maybe I will order a boat from you and go out fishing more often. This studio can get pretty hot in the summer. Sam, thank you so much for coming out. It was great getting to know you a little. Good luck!