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Young people of today are interesting, complex and varied in many

different ways. It’s not easy to analyse this multicoloured world, neither it is easy

to describe it in just a few words. You only have to look around you: so many

different tastes and habits, and ideas! We wanted to ask some boys and girls a

simple question: What are you like? Let’s see what Brenda, Alex, Serge, Julia and

Rhone answered.

Brenda says: «I’m a very determined person and I’ve got a pretty good

idea about my future: that’s why I think it’s very important to study well. I don’t

care a lot about fashion. I prefer casual things like jeans and T-shirts».

Well, what will Alex say? Alex: «Perhaps, I’m a bit of individualist, always

doing what really interests me. I don’t care much about film or pop stars, not even

the ones my friends rave about. I always try to find some excuse not to go to

parties and if I go I don’t mix with the crowd. I like to use the computer, but only

for work. I’m interested in lots of things and always want to learn something

new».

Now let’s listen to Serge: «I’m an extroverted and happy person, that’s

why I have a lot of friends. I’m young and it’s only fair that I enjoy myself as much

as I can. I always carry my portable recorder around with me: I love music with

rhythms you can dance to».

What about Julia? «Well, I think that in life you’ve got to think about

others, not only study or have fun. I don’t understand it when my friends do the

piercing or cut their hair into strange shapes trying to show off their self-identity.

For me, what is really important is to give a hand to those who need it. I like to

care about others, and I’m also rather reliable, too».

Well, Linda thinks she is trendy and stylish: «I like to look smart and

attractive, so I enjoy wearing elegant clothes. For me it’s very important to follow

fashion».

And now the last, but not the least — Rhone: «I’m very energetic and like

to take part in lots of activities. I like sports and games, I’m fond of the Internet, I

help my daddy in his work and my mum with my little brother. My parents say I’m

rather ambitious — and that may be true as I want to be successful in life».