Interviewer: Well, first of all, I would like to thank you for agreeing to take part in our survey.
Respondent: Oh, that's fine. I don't mind. I'm fourteen in case you need my age for your survey.
Interviewer: You look even younger than fourteen. And where were you born?
Respondent: In London.
Interviewer: Right. And have you ever lived in any other places?
Respondent: No, I've spent all my life here. I go to visit my grandparents in Oxford sometimes but that doesn't count.
Interviewer: No, it doesn't.
Respondent: Come on. Ask your questions! I like answering questions!
Interviewer: You must be good at school. What's your favourite subject?
Respondent: I love literature most of all and I'm good at it. History is not bad but it's not as interesting as literature.
Interviewer: I see. Well, let's get the basic things like your daily routine. What's your usual breakfast like?
Respondent: Pardon?
Interviewer: I mean what do you usually eat in the morning before school?
Respondent: A sandwich.
Interviewer: Just that?
Respondent: Yeah, every morning mum makes a big sandwich for me. It may be with ham, cheese, tuna fish, whatever. But it's always a sandwich because I like it. And I don't feel hungry for a long time. And for lunch…
Interviewer: Stop, stop! You really enjoy talking about food. I wouldn't be surprised if you want to be a cook in the future. I mean to choose cooking as a career.
Respondent: Oh no! No way! I enjoy eating, not cooking. And as for my career, I want to be a journalist. Like you. Because I like talking to people asking all sorts of questions.
Interviewer: Being a journalist is not only about talking.
Respondent: Just kidding. I know. Of course, it's not only about talking.
Interviewer: Hmm… One more question. What about your hobby? It's not cooking, I understand.
Respondent: No, it's definitely not. It's painting.
Interviewer: Painting? Do you mean with oils and brushes?
Respondent: Exactly! And also with watercolours and pencils.
Interviewer: Amazing! One more question if you don't mind.