Reading 11th form

Jack Williams had been working as a school teacher in London for 3 years before he understood that teaching was not his vocation of a lifetime. Although he had a university diploma and great experience, Jack felt a need to do something else.

Once he visited his cousin Amanda who lived in a small village in the East of Wales, and saw her garden. It was amazing! Jack was helping Amanda in the garden with pleasure!

After coming home Jack used to spend hours picking up a lot about gardening through the Internet. He was communicating with professionals in this field. Almost by chance Jack was offered a job of gardener at his home city garden centre. So, he accepted the offer. During his work he learnt all the names of plants in the centre. He was totally absorbed with his work there.

At first his parents were astonished with their son’s decision. But seeing his happiness and inspiration, they admitted that they were very glad.

Question

Jack likes gardening.

Question

Amanda is Jack’s girlfriend.

Question

Jack’s parents were happy with their son.

Question:

Jack has been a teacher.

Question:

Jack was seeking for a job as gardener for several months.

Leon Jones wanted to become the happiest person in the world. He found an article about the happiest American man. It was said that the happiest person in the USA at that time was an experienced married man between the ages of 35 and 45. He lived not far from New York and owned a comfortable detached house. The man had two children. Every morning he used to take them to school by his own car.

He had a steady job with a high salary in an office in New York. After a hard day at work he rested in his comfortable armchair with a smart phone in his hands. Sometimes he used to go out with his wife or with the whole family.

Leon was just 35 years old. He also was married and had twins. He had a steady job, but the salary wasn’t high enough. Thus, he decided to change it. His wife supported him in his striving for a better life. Both of them began to work for a famous company earning a lot of money. Leon’s family lived in a semi-detached house. So, Leon built a cottage in an aspiration to look like the ideal man from the article. He bought the most modern furniture and gadgets. The couple worked

hard, but they didn’t feel happy.

One day Leon came home and learnt that his children had flu. During a week parents were waiting with eager for their twins’ recovery. At last, the doctor told that their children had got well. “I’m the happiest person in the world!” – Leon exclaimed. He looked into the wardrobe mirror in the children’s room and saw his happy face.

What kind of dwelling did the happiest man in the United States have?

Who did Leon want to be like?

What were Leon’s achievements?

Why did Leon feel happy?