Radio Interview - Anne Diamond

The Slippery slope up sequel

 What do you remember from our last lesson and the text: The slippery
slope up?

 Has anybody emailed Brendan yet?

 Hand out text Anne Diamond – two minutes to find out as much as
possible about the presenter/interviewer. Share information.

 Read the comprehension questions – any queries?

 Listen to answer in as much detail as possible.

 Compare answers with partner. Share information as a group.

 In what ways will the charity benefit from this coverage? What do you
think about the interview and interviewer? What would you have asked?
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While you are listening, try to listen out for any expressions / language.

 What additional information does Brendan give about the last two events
he’s been involved in?

 What more does he say about his life in the army and his accident?

 What record did he hold for cycling?

 How far does he say his upbringing shaped his personality? What details
does he give?

 What further information does he give us about his participation in the

BT Global Challenge Yacht race?

 He speaks about the background to BLESMA. What details does he

give?

 What does he say about the financial aspects of the Charity and the
events they organise?

 What details does he give about taking up cycling again?