M: So, Claire, you’re into drama!
W: Yes, I have a master’s degree in drama and theatre. At the moment, I’m hoping to get onto a PhD program.
M: What excites you about drama?
W: Well, I find (1)____________. So usually I can understand what people are saying even though they might be lying.
M: That would be useful.
W: Yeah, it’s very useful for me as well. I’m in English lecture, so use a lot of drama in my classes such as role plays.
And I ask my students to create mini-dramas. They really respond well. At the moment, I’m hoping to get onto a
Ph.D course. (2)_________________. I don’t know how successful I would be, but, here’s hoping.
M: Oh, I’m sure you’ll be successful. Now, Claire, what do you do for stage fright?
W: Ah, stage fright! Well, many actors have that problem. (3)______________. The night before, I usually can’t sleep.
M: What? For teaching?
W: Yes. I get really bad stage fright. But the minute I step into the classroom or get onto the stage, it just all falls into place.
Then I just feel like: Yeah, this is what I mean to do. And I’m fine.
M: Wow, that’s cool!
