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64 hooked gat nals °” (omeths, act siaste abo >) Look at the photos and read the ttle of the article below. ‘© something PP) What do you think the article is going to be about? Read this article about Peter Alvarez. Then close your books and take turns telling your partner his story. Changing Gears (1) “Tve always loved to cook,” says newscaster with his full-time studies in pastry cooking at night. Peter Alvarez with a twinkle in his eye. “I remember “Iwas channeling all my energy into the cooking having aspirations to grow up and become a chef. and neglecting my regular job. And I was getting Somewhere along the way, xhausted-it's not easy to wear 1 got sidetracked, and I fell three hats ... as broadcaster, pastry into broadcasting.” student, and parent.” And it’s been quite After a year of studies, Peter a storied career for Mr. realized that he wanted to study with Alvarez. The only child of ‘some of the more renowned pastry working-class parents, he chefs in France. With his family’s started at the bottom and blessing, he took some time off and worked his way to the top flew to France. to become one of the most (3) Upon his retum, he knew watched TV reporters on. what he had to do—quit the TV the evening news. station. His resignation initially (2) Cooking came ‘caused quite a stir, since he had been back into his life in an such a fixture at Channel 4. When unexpected way. He asked what his plans were, he smiled bumped into an old high and satd, “Don't worry. Thave school friend of his on a something in mind . . .’ flight to Mexico City. As it ‘That “something” was working ‘tumed out, his friend was Cornea epee yates ‘attending cooking lasses at the acclaimed Barbar Hotel. How does he feel about swapping his role as glamorous TV personality for that From that first class, of kitchen assistant? Peter was hooked. Soon he “Tcouldn't be happier,” he was juggling his busy day beams. And we couldn't be happier job at the TV station along for him, either, 6 * Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives

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