MEALS ON WHEELSheila Keating meets the Ferrari team chef at a Formula One race.It’s Grand Prix weekend, and as the stars...

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16 tháng 7 2021 lúc 8:26

MEALS ON WHEEL

Sheila Keating meets the Ferrari team chef at a Formula One race.

It’s Grand Prix weekend, and as the stars of Formula One race against the clock to give themselves the best starting position for the big event tomorrow, a different race against time is under way. In miniature makeshift kitchens alongside the track, the team chefs are busy preparing lunch for the mechanics and drivers.

Claudio Degli Esposti is in charge of the cooking for all 60 Ferrari team members, plus their personal weekend guests, who could bring the numbers up to 80. ‘It’s a huge honour to be chef of the Ferrari team,’ he says. ‘I get on really well with the guys, and they make me feel part of things. Also you have the chance to travel all over the world. I don’t see a great deal of the racing,’ he says, laughing, ‘but the TV monitor is on just outside the kitchen, so I know what’s going on.’

The food he prepares for the team is typical of his region in Italy, Emilia Romagna, where the team is based: lasagne, tortelloni, tortellini, ravioli. ‘There are usually two different pastas, two or three kinds of meat, plenty of side dishes,’ he explains. It is left to others to say that the food at Ferrari is the envy of other teams. Degli Esposti simply shrugs his shoulders and smiles. ‘Italians enjoy eating good food. It is a way of life, so even if your focus is on winning the world championship, you must still have good food.’

The drivers, of course, have their own long-term food agenda, tailored to the stresses of competition.

WWith temperatures in the cockpit of a Formula One car sometimes 15 degrees hotter than that outside, it is not unusual for a driver to lose three kilos in fluid during a race, unless he has the right balance of fluid and carbohydrate. Driver Michael Schumacher, with his reputation for formidable fitness, is attended at all times by Balbir Singh, who looks after his diet and exercise. ‘Before qualifying and racing, Michael eats the food prepared by Singh,’ says Degli Esposti, ‘usually something very light, but afterwards he eats the same food as the rest of the team.’

Unlike many of the team kitchens, which contain stacks of tins and jars, Degli Esposti’s has a large fridge filled with different types of cheese, ham, sausages, vegetables and fruit. The emphasis is on simple food prepared carefully. ‘In the beginning it was very difficult, working in a very small kitchen, without a lot of the things a chef is used to. And finding ingredients was a problem. Now I know the places to shop at near every track, and I know I can get anything I need. I love to cook fish and meat, but unless I can get the best, I don’t touch it.’

Lunch is spread out as a buffet. On a table at one end of the eating area there are salads of mozzarella and tomatoes, carpaccio topped with truffles, Italian sausages and courgettes, a chicken dish with rosemary

potatoes, and tortellini tossed in a sauce of cheese and cream. ‘I always try to get as much as possible prepared early, so I have only the hot dishes to do at the last minute,’ explains Degli Esposti. The mechanics come in first, followed closely by the drivers. Eddie Irvine heads straight for the truffles, while Schumacher wanders into the kitchen to see what’s cooking.

Lunch over, everyone disperses, full of praise for the chef. Degli Esposti gives a small wave of appreciation and immediately starts clearing away. ‘I have many friends in Italy,’ he says quietly, ‘who think I have the best job in the world.’

1. WWhat does Degli Esposti enjoy about his job?

A He can see motor racing all over the world. B He can travel around the countries he visits. C He likes being a member of a team. D He is a fan of Formula One racing.

2. WWhich word is closest in meaning to the word make shift in paragraph 1?

A temporary B lasting C permanent D durable

3. WWhat does the writer mean when she says that the drivers ‘have their own long-term food agenda’ in Paragraph 4?

A They spend a lot of time eating. B They follow a carefully planned diet. C They go for long periods without eating. D They eat the same things all season.

4. Schumacher eats food prepared by Balbir Singh because A he prefers it to Degli Esposti’s.

B it has an excellent reputation.

C it forms an important part of his preparation for a race.

D it contains more fluids and carbohydrates than Degli Esposti’s.

5. The food in Degli Esposti’s kitchen, compared to that in other teams’ kitchens, is

A less fattening. B easier to cook. C more varied. D fresher.

6. WWhich of the following statement is not true?

A Degli Esposti knows where to get ingredients. B The mechanics have lunch after the drivers.

C Degli Esposti cooks for up to 80 people.

D The members of the Ferrari team do not have to eat tinned food.

7. WWhat does Degli Esposti insist on when he is cooking for the Ferrari team?

A the highest quality food B a big kitchen C nearby shops D a large fridge

8. WWhen the members of the Ferrari team have lunch

A they go into the kitchen to get their food. B they serve themselves.

C they all eat at the same table. D they each eat a number of different dishes.

9. WWhich word is closest in meaning to the word clearing away in paragraph 7?

A leaving the kitchen B going away in different directions

C making the kitchen tidy D closing the kitchen

10. WWhich adjective would the writer use to describe Degli Esposti?

A moody B shy C arrogant D modest

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16 tháng 7 2021 lúc 8:56

1. WWhat does Degli Esposti enjoy about his job?

A He can see motor racing all over the world. B He can travel around the countries he visits. C He likes being a member of a team. D He is a fan of Formula One racing.

2. WWhich word is closest in meaning to the word make shift in paragraph 1?

A temporary B lasting C permanent D durable

3. WWhat does the writer mean when she says that the drivers ‘have their own long-term food agenda’ in Paragraph 4?

A They spend a lot of time eating. B They follow a carefully planned diet. C They go for long periods without eating. D They eat the same things all season.

4. Schumacher eats food prepared by Balbir Singh because

A he prefers it to Degli Esposti’s.

B it has an excellent reputation.

C it forms an important part of his preparation for a race.

D it contains more fluids and carbohydrates than Degli Esposti’s.

5. The food in Degli Esposti’s kitchen, compared to that in other teams’ kitchens, is

A less fattening. B easier to cook. C more varied. D fresher.

6. WWhich of the following statement is not true?

A Degli Esposti knows where to get ingredients.

B The mechanics have lunch after the drivers.

C Degli Esposti cooks for up to 80 people.

D The members of the Ferrari team do not have to eat tinned food.

7. WWhat does Degli Esposti insist on when he is cooking for the Ferrari team?

A the highest quality food B a big kitchen C nearby shops D a large fridge

8. WWhen the members of the Ferrari team have lunch

A they go into the kitchen to get their food. B they serve themselves.

C they all eat at the same table. D they each eat a number of different dishes.

9. WWhich word is closest in meaning to the word clearing away in paragraph 7?

A leaving the kitchen B going away in different directions

C making the kitchen tidy D closing the kitchen

10. WWhich adjective would the writer use to describe Degli Esposti?

A moody B shy C arrogant D modest

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You are going to read an article in which four athletes talk about what they eat. For questions 1-10, choose from the athletes (A-D) The athletes may be chosen more than once. Which athlete enjoys cooking but finds the planning difficult? 1. has to carry food with him when training? 2. doesn’t find it easy to eat before an event? 3. uses cooking as a way to relax? 4. sometimes allows himself certain food as a reward? 5. has seen a change in the diet of sports people? 6. once made the wrong deci...

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You are going to read an article in which four athletes talk about what they eat.
For questions 1-10, choose from the athletes (A-D) The athletes may be chosen more than once.

Which athlete
enjoys cooking but finds the planning difficult? 1.
has to carry food with him when training? 2.
doesn’t find it easy to eat before an event? 3.
uses cooking as a way to relax? 4.
sometimes allows himself certain food as a reward? 5.
has seen a change in the diet of sports people? 6.
once made the wrong decision about the food he ate? 7.
says that people are unaware of what he actually eats? 8.
says knowing what and when to eat is critical? 9.
has had to change his diet with a change of sport? 10.

SPORTS DIETS

Four athletes talk about what they eat

A. Mark
When I’m cycling on my own I stuff my pockets with bananas and protein bars. On the longest rides
I’ll eat something every half an hour. For heavier training it’s physically impossible to get enough energy
from food alone, so you do rely on energy drinks. One development in sports nutrition since I’ve been
competing is the focus on the importance of protein. Cycling is much more weight-orientated than the
swimming I used to do, which means I need to eat differently now. Protein feeds the muscles but keeps
them as lean as possible. I’ve been an athlete for 20 years so healthy eating is normal for me, but that's
not to say I don’t get a tasty take-away meal from time to time. I’ve just learned to spot the meals that
will provide what I need, it’s simple things like steering clear of the creamy sauces and making sure I get
lots of veg.
B. Stefan
Everyone says: “As a runner you must be on a really strict diet. Do you only eat salad? Are you
allowed chocolate?” But that’s really not the case. I’ve got salad and vegetables in my shopping trolley
but there’s always some chocolate in there, too. I do most of the cooking at home, On the morning of a
competition, I get so nervous I feel really sick. I have to force myself to have something so I’ll have
enough energy to perform well. Sometimes I get those days where I don’t want to be so disciplined. You
think: ‘I’ve trained really hard, I deserve to have a pizza.’ It’s OK to have a little relapse every now and
then but I can’t do it every day or I’d be rolling round the track!
C. Guy
For a gymnast, a kilo can make all the difference. But if you don’t eat enough you’ll be a bit shaky
and weak. It’s all about eating the right amount, at the right time - two hours before you do anything,
Breakfast is fruit and if I’m a bit peckish, whole wheat toast and butter! I get to training for 12 pm, then
break after three hours for lunch - more fruit, a cheese and tomato sandwich. I’m back in the gym from 5
pm to 8 pm, then I go to my Mum’s for steak and vegetables or chicken and salad. I don’t tend to mix
carbs with meat late at night. I’m not the best cook, but I think it’s fun to do. I know how to make chicken
from my mum’s recipe, it just takes me a bit longer to get organized.
D. Tomas
It’s definitely possible to eat delicious food and be a professional swimmer. I’ve always loved food so
I’m not going to be obsessive because you can get what you need and still enjoy every bite. I’m not
really one for endless protein shakes and energy drinks. Before a training session I’d rather have a
banana. That’s not to say I’m perfect. At the world championships I got my feeding strategy wrong - and
I paid for it. For my sport it’s what you eat two days before the competition that makes the difference.
You have to “carb load” - eat piles of rice or pasta - and I didn’t. I was leading for a long way but I ended
up 11 th . My biggest indulgence is pastry. And I love baking. I train for 33 hours a week so in my time off I
need to rest, and spending time in the kitchen is perfect. Swimming is my biggest passion but baking
comes a close second.

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Kim Bắp

9 tháng 8 2019 lúc 15:50

Huhu, các cao nhân tiếng Anh ơi, giúp em gấp ạ, tối nay em học rồi! I. Fill in each numberred blank with one suitable word from the box to complete the passage on moving born where of leaving which Cristiano Ronaldo was (1)___________on February 5th 1985. He is a Portuguese footballer who plays for Real Madrid and is the captain of the Portuguese national team. Ronaldo became the most expensive footballer in hist...

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Huhu, các cao nhân tiếng Anh ơi, giúp em gấp ạ, tối nay em học rồi!

I. Fill in each numberred blank with one suitable word from the box to complete the passage

on moving born where of leaving which

Cristiano Ronaldo was (1)___________on February 5th 1985. He is a Portuguese footballer who plays for Real Madrid and is the captain of the Portuguese national team. Ronaldo became the most expensive footballer in history after (2)_____________from Manchester United to Red Madrid in 2009. On May 13th 2012, Ronaldo scored against Mallorca, (3)_____________made him the first player ever to score agaisnt every team in a single season in La Liga. He finished the season with 60 goals and became the highest goalscorer in a season in the history of Real Madrid.

Scoring 2 goals in the match against Holland on June 18th 2012, Ronaldo helped Portugal advance to the quarter-final (4)___________Euro 2012

II. Rewrite the sentences so that is means the same as the first one, beggining with the given words

1. "Do you live in Bac Giang city, Lien?" asked Binh

--> Bih asked Lien______________________________________

2. My grandmother often told us fairy stories when we were small

--> My grandmother used _________________________________

3. Let's go to the water park for a change on the weekend

--> I suggest________________________________________

4. They have bought some English books

--> Some English books________________________________

III. Use the words and phrases provided to make meaningful sentences

1. Hung/go/school/on time/if /had/alarm lock

-->_____________________________________

2.It/be/neceesary/protect/environment

-->_________________________________

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Wikipedia is an encyclopaedia that is available on the Internet and what people love about it is that it can be edited by absolutely everybody . When and how did it start ? It was founded in 2001 by a guy called Jimmy Wales . It started as a fancy idea , a kind of a hobby and everybody is surprised how popular it has become and how many computer scientists it has attracted . It has got a collection of about 1.8 mln articals , the majority of which are in English ; however , one can find some articles in over 200 languages . If it aws a business , it would earn lots of money .
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B. began as a business idea
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D. started as one man ‘s passion .
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B. mostly in english
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A. a leaflet
B. a speech
C. a magazine
D. a scientific article
5. The best advantages of Wikipedia is that...........
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B. everyone can use it
C. it is created bu ordinary people
D. is quick and reliable.

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3. Albert Malta was a progressive American write. He (be) born in 1908. He (write) his first play "Peace on Earth" in 1943. It was against wars, so the American police (arrest) him and (put) him in prison 1950.
4. Ha (come) back a moment ago and (turn) the television on very loudly. My son (sleep) then, so i (tell) her turn it off.
5. Mary and John are neighbours. They (know) each other for several years. Mary (move) into her house in 1985 and John (live) next door since he (come) to the area in 1980.
6. While I (walk) to class yesterday morning. I (see) Tom. We (say) helan (walk) the rest of the way to school together.
7. Yesterday afternoon I (go) to visit the Greens. When I (get) there about 2 o'clock Mrs Green (be) in the yard. She (plant) flowers in her garden. Mr Green (block) the garage. He (work) on their car. The children (play) in the front yard.

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Part 3: Read the passage below and choose the best answer for each question. (0,5pt) These days we hear a lot of nonsense about the ‘great classless society’. The idea that the twentieth century is the age of the common man has become one of the great clichés of our time. The same old arguments are put forward in evidence. Here are some of them: monarchy as a system of government has been completely discredited. The monarchies that survive have been deprived of all political power. Inherited we...

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Part 3: Read the passage below and choose the best answer for each question. (0,5pt)

These days we hear a lot of nonsense about the ‘great classless society’. The idea that the twentieth century is the age of the common man has become one of the great clichés of our time. The same old arguments are put forward in evidence. Here are some of them: monarchy as a system of government has been completely discredited. The monarchies that survive have been deprived of all political power. Inherited wealth has been savagely reduced by taxation and, in time, the great fortunes will disappear altogether. In a number of countries the victory has been complete. The people rule; the great millennium has become a political reality. But has it? Close examination doesn’t bear out the claim.

It is a fallacy to suppose that all men are equal and that society will be leveled out if you provide everybody with the same educational opportunities. (It is debatable whether you can ever provide everyone with the same educational opportunities, but that is another question.) The fact is that nature dispenses brains and ability with a total disregard for the principle of equality. The old rules of the jungle, ‘survival of the fittest’, and ‘might is right’ are still with us. The spread of education has destroyed the old class system and created a new one. Rewards are based on merit. For ‘aristocracy’ read ‘meritocracy’; in other respects, society remains unaltered: the class system is rigidly maintained.

Genuine ability, animal cunning, skill, the knack of seizing opportunities, all bring material rewards. And what is the first thing people do when they become rich? They use their wealth to secure the best possible opportunities for their children, to give them ‘a good start in life’. For all the lip service we pay to the idea of equality, we do not consider this wrong in the western world. Private schools which offer unfair advantages over state schools are not banned because one of the principles in a democracy is that people should be free to choose how they will educate their children. In this way, the new meritocracy can perpetuate itself to a certain extent: an able child from a wealthy home can succeed far more rapidly than his poorer counterpart. Wealth is also used indiscriminately to further political ends. It would be almost impossible to become the leader of a democracy without massive financial backing. Money is as powerful a weapon as ever it was.

In societies wholly dedicated to the principle of social equality, privileged private education is forbidden. But even here people are rewarded according to their abilities. In fact, so great is the need for skilled workers that the least able may be neglected. Bright children are carefully and expensively trained to become future rulers. In the end, all political ideologies boil down to the same thing: class divisions persist whether you are ruled by a feudal king or an educated peasant.

(Source: http://ebooks.grsu.by/ot_slov_k_rechi/6-3-a-fair-society.htm)

1. What is the main idea of this passage?

A. Equality of opportunity in the twentieth century has not destroyed the class system.

B. Equality means money.

C. There is no such society as classless society.

D. Nature can’t give you a classless society.

2. According to the author, the same educational opportunities can’t get rid of inequality because _______.

A. The principle ‘survival of the fittest’ exists.

B. Nature ignores equality in dispensing brains and ability.

C. Material rewards are for genuine ability.

D. People have the freedom how to educate their children.

3. Who can obtain more rapid success?

A. Those with wealth. B. Those with the best brains.

C. Those with the best opportunities. D. Those who have the ability to catch at opportunities.

4. Why does the author say the new meritocracy can perpetuate itself to a certain extent? Because _______.

A. Money decides everything.

B. Private schools offer advantages over state schools.

C. People are free to choose the way of educating their children.

D. Wealth is used for political ends.

5. According to the author, ‘class divisions’ refers to ___________.

A. The rich and the poor. B. Different opportunities for people.

C. Oppressor and the oppressed. D. Genius and stupidity.

Part 6: Read the text about dreams. Then decide whether the sentences 1 to 7 are Right or Wrong. If there is not enough information in the text tick the column “doesn’t say”. Tick (ü) the ones that you choose. (0,7pt)

What’s in a dream?

Sometimes, after you wake up, you can’t stop thinking about a dream you had. But most of the time you forget your dreams very quickly or feel like you haven’t had any dreams. But you have. Most 15-year-olds have spent 15 months of their lives dreaming. But they only remember a few of their dreams.

Experts aren’t sure why we dream. But a lot of people think dreams show how we feel about things in our lives. All teens have to deal with similar things, like exam stress and hormones. So they often have similar dreams. For example they are flying over mountains and trees and feel very happy. This means that they are in control of their life and feel powerful. But if they find it difficult to fly, they feel powerless in real life and if there are things that get in their way, like trees or aeroplanes, there could be something that won’t let them do what they want.

	Right	Wrong	Doesn’t say
1. 1. Very often we do not remember the dreams we have had at night.
2. 2. Sometimes it is better to forget quickly the dreams we have had.
3. 3. Some dreams can stay in our mind for some time.
4. 4. Experts think that dreaming is a way to deal with our daily problems.
5. 5. 15-year-olds dream more often because of their hormones.
6. 6. All 15-year-olds have the same sort of problems which means they often have the same sort of dreams.
7. 7. If you dream that you are flying this means you are very happy.

III. WRITING: (2,0pts)

Part 1: Read the first sentence, and then complete the second setence with the same meaning. (1,0pt)

1. Doing regular exercise often helps improve your attitude to life. (DO)

® Many ________________________________________________________________________ on life.

2. I suppose she finally gave way to demands for an interview with the tabloid press. (CONSENTED)

® I dare ______________________________________________________________ by the tabloid press.

3. Due to his repentance of the sins, as it were, he will not be executed. (OWING)

® His immunity _____________________________________________________________ over the sins.

4. He needs to obtain the tuition exemption; otherwise he will be forced to leave. (GOES)

® Unless exempted __________________________________________________________________ ear.

5. Although the office received a flood of complaints, it managed to achieve positive outcomes. (BROUGHT)

® The office, deluged ____________________________________________________________ unturned.

6. They designed the stadium to make hooliganism impossible. (SUCH)

® The stadium ____________________________________________________________ out hooliganism.

7. The new manager needs more time to finish his incomplete work, so he assigns the team to recruit more staff before they take over KFC. (HELM)

® Pending _________________________________________________________________ on his backlogs.

8. We resorted to supporting for clearing the man’s name since the public so strongly protested against the judge’s statement. (CLAMOURED)

® We might _________________________________________________________ at the judge’s statement.

9. If he only continued to play the main role when the proposal was drafted. (INSTRUMENTAL)

® Long ____________________________________________________________________ of the proposal.

10. The novel may be outstanding, but I have read a better one of this genre as yet. (EXCEPTION)

® By ________________________________________________________________________ of this genre

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Trịnh Công Đại

15 tháng 1 2020 lúc 19:53

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In the United States, people celebrate Mother’s Day and Father’s day. Mother’s day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May.Father’s Day is celebrated through out the United States on the third Sunday in June. On this occasion, mother and father usually receives greeting cards and gifts from family members. The best gift of all for an American Mom is a day of leisure. The majority of American mothers have outside jobs as well as housework, so their working days are often very hard. The working mother enjoys the traditional Mother’s Day custom of breakfast cooked by her family and served to her on a tray in bed. Later in the day, it’s also traditional for the extended family group to get together for dinner, either in a restaurant or in one of their homes.

Câu hỏi 1. What kinds of gifts do mothers often get from her family members? 2. Where do the family members have their party on this occasion? 3. What are the similar things that fathers get on Father's day?

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Nguyễn Kim Ngân

24 tháng 9 2018 lúc 10:03

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I. Read the passage and choose the best answer from A, B, C or D. LIFE OF A MAN Thomas is now in his sixties, and is one of the many homeless people who live on the streets he buys a newspaper most days. Today, with his fellow tramps, he reads about yesterday’ s student demonstration. Like many of the tramps that live under the bridge in New York, Thomas was not always so poor. A long time ago he was in the Navy, and like many who have been to sea for a long time, he has stayed slim and fit. Despite the strict organization on board ship, he loved the life, and had the opportunity to see many countries. He visited Poland and Russia; in South Africa he realized what he valued in each country was the people he met. He was always astonished and delighted by the ways in which the people he met differed from one country to another. Some day, he hopes, everyone will see the world as he does. After many happy years in Navy, he had to retire. The good things in life always come to an end. His mother and father had long since died and he’d lost touch with his other relatives. He came to New York and became an industrial designer. He was happy, although it wasn’t the same as the sea. He never wanted to get married and have children. And then there was the period of darkness. He smiles sadly. He shrugs his shoulders and looks at his hands. There are tears in the corners of his eyes. This is something that he cannot bring himself to talk about. “It all went wrong”, he whispers. He was silent for a minute; then recovered. He began to talk more loudly. “Look at me now it makes me angry. And what about the President? He’s been in power for years, and look what he’s done for us. Nothing! I’m still out on the streets and live the life of a tramp.” 39. It would appear that Thomas _________ A. has organized a protest recently. B. takes an interest in important events. C. has no contact with other homeless people. D. is not as poor as he used to be. 40. When Thomas was in the Navy, he _________ A. only visited three countries. B. enjoyed the strict life on board ship. C. was very well paid for the job he did. D. liked meeting people from different countries. 41. Thomas changed his job because he _________ A. was too old to stay in the Navy. B. wanted to start a family. C. wanted to be near his relatives in New York. D. did not enjoy the work any more. 42. Thomas lost his job and became a tramp because _________ A. he did not have any family. B. he was tired of doing normal job. C. of reasons he does not want to discuss D. of the death of his parents. 43. The text states that Thomas thinks the President _________ A. should not allow home people to stay on the streets. B.should increase pensions for oldpeople. C. has not had enough time to change things. D.should have done more to help people like him

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