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Professor Where do you work, Simon?

Simon I work for a computer company in London-but I live in Brighton.

Professor Are you married?

Simon Yes, I have three daughters.

Professor So, you travel from Brighton to London every day?

Simon Yes, I travel 55 miles to work!

Professor Tell me about a typical day.

Simon Well, I get up at six o’clock and I have a shower and get dressed. I don’t see my daughters-they’re in bed.

Professor Do you have breakfast?

Simon No, I don’t have time. I have to get the train to London at half past seven.

Professor What time do you get to London?

Simon The train usually arrives at half past eight. Then I walk from the station to work. That’s about half an hour.

Professor What time do you start work?

Simon At 9.00. I start work and I have a sandwich in the office.

Professor Do you like your job?

Simon It’s OK, but I’m very worried about my contract. It finishes in six months.

Professor What time do you finish work?

Simon I finish work at half past five. Then I walk to the station to get the train.

Professor Do you have dinner with your family?

Simon No, I don’t. My family have dinner at six-but I’m on the train then. I don’t get home until quarter to eight.

Professor What do you do after dinner?

Simon After dinner I sit and watch TV. I’m very tired. I usually go to sleep in front of the TV.

Professor What time do you go to bed?

Simon About 11.00.