A dream job
QUESTIONS
1.
(
a
)
The writer mentions her son. What is his dream job now he is older?
(
b
)
How does the writer feel about her children’s ambitions in general?
2.
(
a
)
What was the main purpose of the survey carried out in the UK, and referred
to in this article?
(
b
)
How did the media describe the results of this survey?
3.
(
a
)
According to the survey, what would most children like to do in the future?
(
b
)
According to Laverne Antrobus, what do the results of the survey reveal about
children’s ambitions nowadays?
4.
(
a
)
The survey highlights differences between children today and their parents.
Give
two
details of what parents wanted from an ideal job when they were
children.
(
b
)
Why is the writer disappointed with the results of the survey, in relation to
today’s children?
5.
(
a
)
According to the survey, what do parents think are the most important factors
which influence the dreams of young people?
(
b
)
What observations does the journalist, India Knight, make, when she discusses
how to bring up children nowadays?
6.
Why did Manchester United sign Wayne Rooney?
7.
What are parents’ key responsibilities, according to the article?
8.
Now consider the article as a whole.
From your reading of the article, how well does the writer use the results of the
survey to illustrate her own views? Justify your answer with close reference to the
text.
9.
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