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narrator: 
 Track 7. Listening Part 3, 
worksheet 1
narrator: you will hear part of an interview with 
two graphic designers called Anita 
Dickinson and Joe Connolly in which 
they talk about going freelance. 
For questions 1–6, choose the 
answer (A, B, C or D) which fits best 
according to what you hear. 
Interviewer:  With me on ‘Work and Money’ are two 
successful freelancers, Anita Dickinson
I have all the equipment I need. My 
drawing tools are pretty standard, though 
there are certain kinds of pens for fine 
lines I prefer and one specific brand of 
brush pens for more fluid lines. It’s paper 
I’m terribly picky about. I can waste time 
with false starts if it isn’t what I work best 
on. Marker pens, coloured pencils and inks 
are also essential tools of the trade. 
 
Being a mother has changed me. I’ve 
had to learn patience. I’ve always been 
interested in the way children see things, 
and I love their funny expressions. I see 
every child as unique. That’s the wisdom 
I’ve gained, and imparting it to my readers 
is a mission of mine. People believe 
children will bring them happiness, but it’s 
more complex than that …
narrator:  Now listen again.
and Joe Connolly, who both worked as 
graphic designers at major companies but 
left to go it alone. 
woman:
Hi.
Man:
Hello.
Interviewer:  Anita, tell us about your decision to go 
freelance.
woman:
Basically, I’d been working in a well-
paid position for some time and I was 
undeniably proud of the fact that people at 
the company viewed the stuff I produced 
very favourably. No job’s secure in today’s 
economic climate, and I realised being 
employed wasn’t necessarily as safe as 
I’d thought. I began a transition, doing 
freelance work on the side, and gradually 
building up a client base. My only doubt 
was whether this’d be enough to rely on 
to cover the salary and perks I’d lose by 
going it alone. Anyway, I’ve always been an 
independent person and the idea of being 
my own boss was ultimately irresistible.