Interviewer: First of all, I would like to thank you for taking part in our survey. We're doing it as a part of our university course. It won't take you long, I promise.
Respondent: Oh, that's fine. I've got time and I'm happy to help you with your project. Do you need my name and age?
Interviewer: Only your age.
Respondent: OK. I'm sixty.
Interviewer: Sixty? You don't look it!
Respondent: Thank you.
Interviewer: What do you do to keep so fit? Any special gymnastics?
Respondent: No. But I've been playing tennis since childhood. And still do it once or twice a week. It helps me to be in shape.
Interviewer: Any special food? What is the basis of your diet?
Respondent: Vegetables. I eat lots of them. There's no need to explain how good vegetables are for the body and mind. And of course, I try to avoid junk foods and meat. I'm from India and we have traditions of cooking vegetables there. My wife is a professional cook, by the way. She cooks very well!
Interviewer: Lucky you! So, you were born in India, weren't you? Did you leave India long ago?
Respondent: Yes. I went to university in the United States to be an engineer and, since graduation, have been travelling a lot.
Interviewer: Because of your job?
Respondent: Yes. Companies from different countries still employ me. Good engineers are always needed.
Interviewer: That's true. It's one of the most important professions in the world.
Respondent: There are lots of others, equally important, to be fair. Every person considers their job important. I'm sure you feel the same about your future career.
Interviewer: Sure. Yes, I really do. And getting back to the survey… one more question - what do you do in your free time?
Respondent: I used to play computer games when I was younger. But now I don't. It's not very good for my eyes, at least my doctor says so. Now I go fishing whenever I have an opportunity. But I don't have much time for this hobby yet. I'll be going fishing much more often when I'm retired. And I'll probably join the Fishermen's Club.
Interviewer: Thank you for your time, but I've got a few more questions if you don't mind...