C. Now read the texts again and answer the following questions

1. Of what significance was the date 3 January 1988 to Mrs Thatcher?

2. In what areas did Mrs Thatcher state that her future work lay?

3. According to Mrs Thatcher, what values do young people want to see in British society?

4. What major criticism of Mrs Thatcher's character was made by Sir John Nott, and how did Mrs Thatcher react to this criticism?

5. What was Lord Haver's view of Mrs Thatcher?

6. In Extract B, Mrs Thatcher talked about a source of frustra­tion. What was it?

7. What aspects of Britain did Mrs Thatcher see as worth main­taining?

8. Comment on the implications of the phrase 'clean as a bright new pin.'

D. Work in groups of three. Using the information from the texts, write three paragraphs of about 50 words each.

Your first paragraph should be in praise of Mrs Thatcher.

Your second paragraph should express a critical view of her.

Your third paragraph should give a balanced view, with both good and bad points.

Mother Teresa

Choose the best answer to the following questions, according to the information on the tape.

1. Helen describes Mother Teresa as «good for a variety of reasons». Which of the following does she not give? Mother Teresa

A. uses the media in a skilful way.

B. overcomes obstacles.

C. does what she thinks is right.

D. is brave.

2. According to Helen, Mother Teresa has become a mythical figure

A. and does everything she can to perpetuate this image.

B. through media attention.

C. and has altered her behaviour as a result.

D. but would prefer to have remained a private person.

3. The media has a useful role to play for Mother Teresa because

A. Mother Teresa's reputation is enhanced.

B. it informs the world of Mother Teresa's latest activities.

C. Mother Teresa is paid by TV companies who film her.

D. It brings publicity and consequently financial aid.

4. Helen considered that the encounter with the sick child was

A. an intrusion into a private moment.

B. specially staged for TV.

C. not significant.

D. an example of Mother Teresa's special quality.

Talking Points

A. Why do people want to collect relics of the famous?

What is your view about the prices paid for memorabilia?

Charlie Chaplin's boots were sold for £38,500 and his bowler hat and

cane for £82,500 at an auction.