VCE: Analysis of An Issue
Gap-fill exercise
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
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16 March 2002
Dear Sir
Why do the older generation insist on believing that we are something
akin to aliens from outer space? Councilor Harcourt says we young
people have had it our own way for too long and seems to think that if
our tastes are considered in the plan for the new city square, then the
square will not he a success.
However, believe it or not, Mr. Harcourt some of us do enjoy reading
literature a few steps more advanced than TeenTales and many of us are
keenly concerned about the environment and ways to help prevent the
destruction of this planet (unlike your generation, Mr. Harcourt).
While we might enjoy skateboarding and music, most of us have been
brought up not to impose our tastes on others. If, with music blaring,
I were to skate past an old lady who was having a quiet cup of coffee
and scare the living daylights out of her, I can assure you my parents
would be horrified and ground me for a week. The reality is, of course,
I would never do it because, like most young people, I have been
brought up to have consideration for others.
Most of us are quite civilized, Mr. Harcourt, but don't take the word
of a teenager. Talk to Tom Blewett, Reddington Youth Worker, who has
considerable experience of young people. He, too, feels the present
proposal is discriminatory and that facilities should be provided for
everyone, not just the 65% of the population who are over 21 years old.
So how about providing some facilities that cater for all ages? I'm
sure we can co-exist harmoniously in the city square with a bit of
innovative planning and flexibility from everyone. Surely that is the
only fair and just path for Reddington council to take.
Ellen Davis (16 years old) |
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Read
the attached letter from Ellen Davis in the reading section and then
fill in all the gaps in the paragraphs below. Press "Check" to correct
your answers. Note that you will lose points if you ask for hints or
clues!
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