Memories of the Beach

Ben and Laura talk about their first jobs during an office party in Austin.

Memories of the Beach

Listen and choose the right answer

What was Laura's first summer job?

• She worked as a waiter in a restaurant.
• She sold ice cream on a beach in Miami.
• She worked as a cashier in a supermarket.

What was Ben's role at that summer job?

• He was the shift manager.
• He was a shop assistant.
• He was a customer service intern.

What did Laura save money for back then?

• A small car
• A trip to London
• Her first laptop

Where are Ben and Laura talking now?

• At an office party in Austin
• At a cafe in Miami
• In a bookstore in Boston

Listen again and complete the sentences

• Laura: I know, Ben. It's crazy. You know, working hard here reminds me of my very ____ .
• Ben: Oh yeah? What did you do? I had a ____ as a waiter in a loud restaurant.
• Laura: I didn't work in a restaurant. I had a ____ selling ice cream on a beach in Miami.
• Laura: Yes, I did! I was a ____ there and I wore a funny yellow uniform.
• Laura: No way! You were that strict boss who shouted at me when I made a mistake with the ____ machine.

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