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The average American admires efficiency. He is always in a hurry. But
one must give him credit: he is friendly, adaptable, energetic and kind-hearted. He
is a likable guy.
In these practical times the most popular thing is business. The idea is to
have marketable skills when a college student gets out of school. It is the future job
that matters most. Students today are obsessed with the idea to prepare for a career
because they are more experienced and have a much better sense of the world
through the mass media. They’re purposeful, very serious about their education
and are focused on their future careers.
Yet the young generation of the early nineties is more cosmopolitan,
better educated, and more diverse that earlier generations. Many American college
students are more likely to dream of other countries. Young Americans are more
adventurous, open to change and confident that their European counterparts. Many
young Americans realize the challenges of their era and are attempting to answer
these challenges. They possess more freedom of thought than ever. They simple
have not yet, perhaps, found the best way to express their freedom.
Text B
Happy people
Read the text, answer questions (1-7) choose the conclusion (A-C)
that one is most likely to make after having read the text
A. Happiness is no Longer a myself
B. Happiness is in one’s hands
C. Happiness for men and women is different
Scientists say they have solved one of the greatest mysteries plaguing
mankind – just what is the secret of happiness? The answer, apparently, is nothing
as simple as “true love”, “lost of money”, or an “exciting job”. Instead, it can be
summarized in the following equation: Happiness = P + (5xE) + (3xH). Just to
explain, P stands for Personal Characteristics, including outlook on life,
adaptability and resilience. E stands for Existence and relates to health, financial
stability and friendships. And H represents Higher Order needs, and covers self-