- 1 - PART 1 Lesson 1 It's not bad,but I think it needs more work. Chris:I'm Chris Bloom,hoping you have more of everything you want this spring. Chris:Thanks for looking at my work,Jake. Jake:I'm glad to help,Chris.People helped me when I was just an assistant.Besides,you're an old friend. Chris:Before you say anything,remember you're watching my first interview. Jake:That's OK.Most new reporters don't do very well on their first try. Chris:What do you mean? Could you be more specific? Jake:Most television viewers don't have much patience.They want faster interviews.They want more action - more questions - more answers - more pictures. Chris:Do you think my interview is boring? Jake:I don't think all of it is boring. Chris:You just think half of it is boring. Jake:I think some of it is boring.But I also think some of it is great,really interesting. Chris:Which part do you think is interesting? Jake:What are you doing? Chris:I'm eating my lunch. Jake:It's only 10 o'clock in the morning.Most people eat breakfast now. Chris:Well,I won't eat all of it now. Cheris:Do you want a piece of cake? Jake:No,thanks. Chris:You can have half of my sandwich.I'll eat more lunch later at lunch time. Jake:Thanks,really.I don't want any of it.It's too early in the morning for me to eat.And it's definitely too early for a salami sandwich. Chris:Sorry.I eat when I'm nervous.Please,Jake.I need your help on this. Jake:Don't be nervous.I'm trying to help you.You should have seen my first tape.It was terrible.It was so bad,they couldn't even use it. Chris:Not even part of it? Jake:No.All of it was terrible. Chris:Look,I know that you're busy and you probably don't have time for me,but... Jake:I have to admit,I'm pre...
