R - Unit 2 - A2


I love what I do

MAMY ROCK The granny DJ

RUTH FLOWERS is not an ordinary grandmother. She's in her 70s, and has silver hair and bright-red lipstick. She's a DJ and works in clubs in Europe and tours festivals.

She lives alone in Bristol. She says, 'I've got a son and a grandson. They think what I'm doing is very cool!'

She likes rock bands such as Queen and the Rolling Stones, but she also plays electro and dance music. 'I love being with young people,' she says. 'They've got so much energy and enthusiasm!'

She's planning another European tour, and is currently making a new single.

'I'm having a lot of fun, she says. 'I don't want it to stop.'


The SuperJam Millionare

FRASER DOHERTY is an extraordinary young man. He has his own company, SuperJam, which he started when he was just 16. 'I earn more money than my parents,' he says. His company makes jam 500,000 jars every year - using a secret recipe from his grandmother.

All the major supermarkets sell his products. The business is growing fast - four flavours at the moment, but more on the way. And he has a charity that organizes huge tea parties for old people with live music and dancing.

'At the moment I'm very busy. I'm writing a cookbook. I've got an idea for a TV programme. And we're trying to get into the American market'


Comprehension Questions

Comprehension Questions

1. What is the age range of Ruth Flowers?

2. In which city does Ruth Flowers live?

3. What music genres does Ruth Flowers play as a DJ?

4. What is the name of Fraser Doherty's company?

5. How many jars of jam does Fraser Doherty's company produce annually?

6. What is the source of Fraser Doherty's jam recipe?

7. What type of events does Fraser Doherty's charity organize?

8. What is Fraser Doherty currently working on, according to the passage?

9. In which market is Fraser Doherty trying to expand his business?

10. What motivates Ruth Flowers to continue her DJ career?