George Talks About His Hometown (Part 2)

George is from England, he is 23 years old. He is studying in Hiroshima for one year after which he will return to England to continue his Graphic Arts and Design course. He studies with eighty thousand other student in a city in the North of England called Leeds.

George talks about crime in England. Stating that in his experience one of the main problems at the moment is fighting, particularly on Friday and Saturday nights after the bars close and people are very drunk. Within student areas there is also a large amount of burglaries because burglars know there are a lot of computers and stereos around.

Here are some questions to think about before you listen to the interview:

1. What questions would you ask George if you meet him?
2. How many students study at your university?
3. What do you like best about the area you live in?
4. Have you ever seen or been involved in a fight?
5. Is there a problem with crime in the area that you live?