An Ex-Criminal - Unit 10

B2 First · Listening Multiple Choice Interview · Ready for B2 First 4th Edition Workbook, Macmillan Education Limited

You will hear part of a radio interview with a man called Thomas Barker, who is an ex-criminal. For questions 1–7, choose the best answer (A, B or C).

A radio interview with Thomas Barker, an ex-criminal who now works to help young people stay out of crime.

What does Thomas say about his home life when he was a child?

His family had a lot of money.

His parents were good role models.

His brothers got into trouble with the police.

Thomas says that he started stealing things because

he liked the element of danger.

he wanted to be part of the group.

he enjoyed getting things for free.

What was different about the crimes he was involved in later?

the degree of planning

the worry about getting caught

the number of crimes he committed

What was Thomas' attitude to his crimes at that time?

He did not take his crimes seriously.

He disliked the level of violence involved.

He envied the more serious criminals.

What was his reaction to being in prison?

He enjoyed making new friends.

He was confused about the reason for being there.

He accepted the consequences of his actions.

When Thomas left prison, he felt

angry with his parents for not accommodating him.

concerned that he might reoffend and return to prison.

grateful to the prison for the opportunities it had given him.

Thomas works today to

help prisoners to rehabilitate.

help the police to detect crime.

steer young people away from crime.

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