You will hear a radio programme about a boy called Michael who crossed the Atlantic in a sailing boat. For questions 9-18, complete the sentences.
Write your answers on a separate sheet, then check if they are correct!
Peter Denison
Peter’s (9) __________ was the person who encouraged his early interest in mechanical things.
Peter says that for him, old clocks represent a link with (10) __________.
In Peter’s first job, he worked as an improver in a jeweller’s in (11) __________.
The building where Peter works now used to be a (12) __________.
As well as having good eyes, a watch repairer must be patient and have (13) __________.
As a result of his work, Peter sometimes has health problems involving his (14) __________.
The oldest clock Peter has repaired was made in the year (15) __________.
Peter explains that people often have (16) __________ feelings about old clocks.
Peter says that few people realise the need to (17) __________ old clocks regularly.
In talking about his life and work, Peter describes himself as a (18) __________.