3 Listen to the three people describing how it happened and answer the questions.

Note: As I cannot listen to audio, I will provide hypothetical answers based on common scenarios related to the context of changing careers or life situations, as suggested by the descriptions of Clare, Kevin, Lorna, and Ian.

Hypothetical Answers:

Why did they leave their old job?

• Clare: She might have left to pursue a more hands-on career, find new challenges, or perhaps due to dissatisfaction with teaching. Retraining as a plumber suggests a desire for a practical trade.
• Kevin: He lost his job as a supervisor due to downsizing or restructuring in the electronic factory.
• Lorna and Ian: They might have sought a lifestyle change, away from the pressures of city jobs, to pursue entrepreneurship, or to be more present with their growing family (Lorna was pregnant).

What are the good things about the new job?

• Clare (Plumber): Potential for good income, job security in a skilled trade, satisfaction from practical work.
• Kevin (Staying home): More time with his children, involvement in their upbringing, opportunity to manage the household.
• Lorna and Ian (Hotel owners): Independence, running their own business, a change of pace and environment, working together as a couple.

What are the disadvantages?

• Clare (Plumber): Physically demanding work, potential for irregular hours, need for continuous learning of new techniques.
• Kevin (Staying home): Potential lack of adult interaction, financial dependence on his wife's income, challenges in childcare.
• Lorna and Ian (Hotel owners): Long working hours, financial risks, responsibility for employees and guests, dealing with the unpredictability of the hospitality business.

Answer: Hypothetical answers provided for the listening comprehension questions.