Question 1
I think we really have to encourage young girls to get involved in women's football, to show them it's a great sport and there are opportunities to play on the world stage, things like the women's World Cup,things like the Olympic Games. That's what inspires young kids to do things. They get to see role models and they get to see opportunities for them to perform, you know, in front of huge audience. So, I think if we want this sport to develop, this is the message we have to get across.
Question 2
This model from Vango's impressive range is one of those bag that you can use quite happily on long walking trips. It has well-made, comfortable straps, large side pockets and, as on their bigger bags, there is a removable rain cover -- very useful in this changeable climate. Interestingly, they've added an internal pocket for a water flask and key clip, both of which make this bag excellent value compared to other models available.
Question 3
Well, it's an amazing film. They got all the details right, well, almost. They certainly give you a good idea of just how enormous these creatures were, they make you feel really tiny ... and the way they move is so believable ... Having said that, I feel there should have been more research into the scenic effects, you need to know what their environment was like, the kinds of plants these giants were eating ... What they had was some kind of strange landscape ... But, when it came to the noises that these beasts would have made, you were left in no doubt, a lot of effort had gone into making them terrifying realistic ...
Question 4
Woman: We ought to take more exercise, you know. Man: Well, there's probably something in that, but I resent constantly being told by the media that I'm not active enough. Woman: Well, doctors want people to take that message on board too. Man: So people join a gym, spend a fortune on fitness videos, then within a few weeks get fed up with it, so it's money down the drain. Woman: Some people manage to keep it up. Man: Yes, and then they start overdoing it, so that it rules their life. Woman: I don't think there's much danger of that in your case.
Question 5
Hi, glad I caught you in. I'm phoning from my mobile, and guess where I am now? ... Yeah, can you hear the waves? Tell you what, we can both do the shopping together this evening if you like, it won't take long. How about coming to join me for a couple of hours first? ... No, I've got enough cash, I went past the bank this morning, but if you need some, get it on your way here. OK, so is that settled then? See you soon, I promise you won't regret it!
Question 6
Woman: How did it go then? Man: Well, I didn't say what I wanted immediately. First we talked about the difficulty of the course and how much pressure it puts on students and so on. I mean last month I had to ask for an expansion on both my assignments. Woman: Mmm. I did too. You're not alone there. And? Man: I finally got to the point saying I'd lost my part-time job and had money problems. She mentioned that there were special grants for those having difficulty with the costs. So I got an application form to fill in and if they accept that, it'll cover the fees for the next six months, so problems solved.
Question 7
The best way to learn how to paint is out in the open, with a teacher giving you guidance. Sitting on a stool and painting, you forget about everything else. I thought it would be demanding, and it was, although I wasn't trying to become a professional. Choosing and mixing the colours, trying to create perfect clouds ... I was amazed when people passed by and peered over my shoulder and said 'I wish I could do that!' Seeing artists at work had always fascinated me, but at school a teacher's report had said: 'Peter has no feeling for art or design.' Then at last I knew she'd been wrong.
Question 8
It's sometimes hard to deal with a difficult situation on your own. Having the support of someone else can make all the difference and we should recognise that getting the aid of a friend or relative is a strengthen and not a weakness. So often we are led to believe that sharing our challenges is a sign of failure. This simply isn't true. The most successful people are those who know how and when to ask for help so don't battle on with things on your own if you don't need to. Here are a few tips on how to ...