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Caroline ： Good Morning. Youth Council. Caroline speaking

roger ： Oh, hello, I'm interested in standing for election to the Youth Council, and I was told to give you a call.

Caroline ： That's good. Could I have your name, please?

roger ： Yes, it’s Roger Brown.

Caroline ： Thank you. I'm Caroline, the Youth Council administrator. So do you know much about what the Council does, Roger?

roger ： I'ѵе talked to Stephanie - I think she's the chair of the Council.

Caroline ： That’s right.

roger ： And she told me a lot about it. How it's a way for young people to discuss local issues, for example, and make suggestions to the town council. Thafs what made me interested.

Caroline ： Fine. Well let me take down some of your details. First of all, how old are you? You know the Council is for young people aged from 13 to 18?

roger ： I’ve just turned 18.

Caroline ： And where do you live, Roger?

roger： Well, that's a bit complicated. At the moment I'm looking for a flat to rent here, so I'm in a hostel from Monday to Friday. I go back to my parents， place at the weekend.

Caroline ： 〇K， so where’s the best place to send you some information about the Council?

roger： 〇h， to my parents’ address，please. That’s 17, Buckleigh Street - B-U-C-K-L-E-l-G-H Street, Stamford, Lincolnshire, though you don't really need the county.

Caroline ： 〇h, I know Stamford - it’s a lovely town. And what’s the postcode?

roger： PE9 7QT

Caroline ； Right, thank you. So are you working here, or are you a student?

roger ： I started studying at the university a couple of weeks ago, and I'ѵе got a part-time job for a few hours a week.

Caroline ： What do you do?

roger ： Well, I'ѵе done several different things. I'ѵе just finished a short-term contract as a courier, and now I'm working as a waiter in one of the big hotels.

Caroline ： Uhuh. That can5t leave you much time for studying!

roger ： Oh, it's not too bad. I manage to fit it all in.

roger： My ambition is to go into parliament eventually, so mv major subject is politics. Thafs partly why I think the Youth Council is important and want to be a part of it.

Caroline ： And I suppose you’re also taking a minor subject，aren’t you? I know a lot of people study economics too

roger ： I chose history. To be honest, I'm not finding it as interesting as I expected!

Caroline ： 〇K， so with your studying and your part-time job， do you have time for any other interests or hobbies?

roger ： Well, I spend quite a lot of time cycling - both around town to get to university and to work, and also long-distance, from here to London, for instance.

Caroline ： That's pretty impressive! Anything else?

roger： For relaxation I'm also keen on the cinema - I used to go at least once a week, but I can't manage to go so often now.

Caroline ： Right. Are you sure you’ll have enough time for the Youth Council?

roger ： Yes, I've worked out that I can afford to reduce my hours at work, and that will make the time.

Caroline ： So is there any particular aspect of the Youth Council’s work that appeals to you， Roger?

roger ： Well， my sister is blind， so I'm particularly interested in working with disabled young people, to try and improve the quality of their lives.

Caroline ： That’s great. Well， the best way to get involved is to be nominated by some people who you know.

roger ： Right. Can you tell me how to set about organising that?

Caroline ： You should talk to Jeffrey, our Elections Officer. I can arrange a meeting in the council office with him, if you like.

roger ： Yes, please

Caroline ； Hell be here next Monday, if that suits you.

roger ： That’s the 14th，isn't it?

Caroline ： Yes.

roger ： I can manage late afternoon.

Caroline ： Would you like to suggest a time? He generally leaves around 5.30.

roger： Well, would 4.30 be OK? My last class finishes at 4, so I'd have plenty of time to get to your office.

Caroline ： Right, thafs fine. Oh, and could I have a phone number we can contact you on?

roger ： Yes， my mobile number’s 07788 136711.

Caroline ； Thank you. Well, well look forward to seeing you next week.

roger ： Thanks very much. Goodbye.

Caroline ： Bye.

Buckleigh

PE9 7QT

waiter

politics

cycling

cinema

disabled

4.30 (pm) / half past four

07788 136711