Dialogue 1

a:You know Iden,I don't know much about you. Where were you born?

b:I was born in London,but I spent most of my (childhood) in Hongkong.

a:What was your (childhood) like?

b:I had a pretty (strict) up-bring,and my parents and I were always fighting about it.

a:Do you get along with your parents now?

b:Oh, sure. Once they reached middle age,they became a lot less uptight.

a:Where did you go to university?

b:My parents wanted me to stay in Hongkong,but I decided to go back to England,I (graduated) from Oxford University with a degree in Eglish literature.

a:What's your current (occupation)?

b:I'm a freelance writer.I write magazine articles and fiction books.

a:Did you always know you wanted to be a writer?

b:No,I didn't.I was an english teacher for about five years,but by the time I was thirty,I decided I want a fresh challenge.

a:How did you start writing?

b:I started writitng magazin articles for fun, and eventually was asked to write a book,so I was pretty lucky.

a:Are you writing a book now?

b:Yes,it's about a group of friends living in a foreign country,and all the strange experiences they have

a:Sounds interesting.