Mike How (1) are you getting on in your new job at the department store, Claire? Claire Not so bad, thanks. I quite (2) like it. I (3) work in a different department every week, so I (4) haven't had two weeks the same since I started. Mike That (5) sounds quite good. Claire Yes, it's alright. Anyway, how about you? You (6) are studying for your A levels, aren't you? Mike That's right. It's OK, but we (7) get loads of homework every day. My history teacher (8) is asking us to write two essays tonight. Claire Poor you! (9) Do you think it was a bad idea to stay on at school, then? Mike No, I don't. I (10) am not earning any money at the moment, but...