Directions: Read the texts from an article in which
five people talked about a better life they strive for For questions 61 to 65,
match the name of each person(61 to 65)to one of the statements (A to G) given
below.Mark your answers on your ANSVVER SHEET 1. Sherwood: We are constantly bombarded with the
message that we want more, need more, indeed deserve more from life.With
advertisers pushing everything from whiter teethto better homes, and
motivational speakers urging US to realize our full potential, we’re essentially
being told we should strive for a better life and do whatever it takes to get
there. Sharon: She
credits her happiness and peace to a good attitude-and her faith."Because I
believe God directs my life, I’m positive.I feel good about my future; I feel
good about my past, "says the active church volunteer."We’re very family
oriented.And I have a very close circle of friends.What else can one ask
for" Jedwab: It makes
sense that older people tend to be satisfied.As they near retirement, many
look forward to stepping off the career ladder.They’re more likely to be
thinking about ensuring they have enough financial security to enjoy life than
about making a profound change to that life. Ingram: For the contented, doing
the things I want to do is i’mportant, as is a satisfying work life.I wondered
how difficult it is for the others to get to the point where they could say they
are contented.I worked hard and once persevered through bad jobs until I landed
a good one in the field now.But there is a fly in the ointment:I still think my
life could be even better.Though income doesn’t necessarily affect levels of
happiness, whether it is making more of it is a key sector. Grewar: In fact, I am beyond
dreaming.I am taking action to pursue my ideal life.After completing a business
course at Harvard Business School, which, I think,helped me focus on what I
truly wanted.I’m now looking at other avenues of advancement, including
completing a Master’s of Business Administration to further enhance my skills
for my current job and preparing to reach high when the opportunity presents
itself.I’m even thinking about a dream job.I have in mind that one of the things
I’vebeen very interested in is doing marketing for a large international law
firm. Note:there are two extra statements. Statements [A] We’re quite
contented and thank a lot. [B] I’m not only a dreamer but
also a doer to pursue my iob in future. [C] We know
things could be a lot worse. [D] What’s the secret to
being content [E] Job satisfaction is no more about
climbing the career ladder to the older. [F] We are
pushed byMedia to be busywith a better life. [G] We have
a lot more control over our life plan than was the case four decades ago. Sharon