The people below all want to find a radio program they could enjoy listening to this week. There are
descriptions of eight radio programs. Decide which program would be the most suitable for the following
people. For questions 1 – 5, mark the correct letter A-H.
1. Roberta and Alice are interested in pop music. They want to listen to a live performance, and
would also enjoy hearing interviews with some of the performers.
2. Paul enjoys listening to good modern drama. He works long hours during the week so he can
only listen to the radio at weekends.
3. Sven teaches history and likes listening to experts talking about his subject. However, he
hates shows which invite listeners to phone in.
4. Al writes poetry, and enjoys hearing other writers read their poems on the radio. He wants to
have the opportunity to give his own opinions live on the programme.
5. Kim and Yannis are interested in finding out about the latest international events. They want
to listen to a programme that is on every day.
A. Before Our Time
On Saturday, this weekly programme includes the first part of a documentary series about the discovery of
the site of a 15th-century village. Professor John Frost and his team will talk about what life was like for the
villagers.
B. Pop Review
This Saturday’s programme discusses the very latest CD releases, so there will be a great mix of music from
all over the world. This week’s special report comes from Senegal.
C. Good Morning
This programme has regular reports on current affairs and news stories as they happen at home and abroad,
plus discussions every morning about the background to world news. All this week, the programme features
interviews with ordinary people around the world who talk about the recent history of their country.
D. History Team
This Wednesday, a local team tries to prove that people lived in the rocky hills of their area thousands of
years ago. Specialist presenter Dr. Clive Sparky describes what they find. Listeners can ring in and ask him
questions, and discuss their own interests and local discoveries.
E. Spotlight
This Thursday, writer Kate Dyer talks about the relationship between her poetry and her work as a history
teacher. Kate will perform her latest poem, ‘Sunshine’. Listeners can then phone in and talk to Kate about her
work. Dramatist David Fry will also talk about his latest book on historical drama from the 19th century.
F. Opinion
Find out about the news on this regular Wednesday morning programme, with a team of journalists
discussing the major events of the week around the world. This week, the programme also visits the new National
Library's collection of original documents from the world of literature, including internationally famous drama and
poetry, with readings of some of the poems.
G. Out and About
Hear all the latest in the world of pop and rock, including a week of major concerts as they happen every
evening, coming direct from Birmingham. After each concert, listeners can also hear members of the band
answering questions about their music.
H. Showtime
This is a perfect programme for lovers of new plays, music and poetry. On Saturday, listeners have the chance to
hear the prizewinning play ‘Machines'. Poet Roger Brookes will also read from his new collection ‘Rainbow’ and
composer Jack Williams will play his latest piece for classical guitar.