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Lesson 20 Key Conversation What a Small World

Sandra:Thanks again for coming down here today. It really means a lot to us. Any help you could give us is definitely worth it, especially these days.

Joven: What's so different these days?

Sandra: Well, since the factory decided to outsource, there've been a lot of guys out of work. Plus, with the economy being what it is, many have been forced to give up even their homes, just to make ends meet.

Joven: Wow, I didn't think it was that bad. I guess the gap between the rich and poor really is widening.

Sandra: Yeah. Just the other day, I saw the owner of the factory drive by in a new fancy car that he bought with his bonus. Meanwhile, the rest of us are down on our luck and struggling just to survive.

Joven: Man, I didn't realize. It's almost like we're becoming like a Third World country or something.

Sandra: We're not quite there yet, Jovan. We still have some people who help out when there's a need. Hey, pass me that bowl there.

Joven: Sure. Here you go.

课后问题

1. Do you think Sandra is angry at the injustice done by the owners of the factory?

2. Why do you think Sandra's charity needs so much help?