Unemployed young
people very stressed (16th January, 2015)
A new survey from Britain shows that a third of young, unemployed people regularly "fall apart" emotionally. They are so stressed or unhappy that they cannot control their emotions, so they have problems living a "normal" life. The survey is from a youth charity called the Prince's Trust. Its researchers asked questions to 2,200 people who did not have a job. Almost half of them said they often felt anxious about everyday situations, and that they tried not to meet new people. One in eight of those surveyed said they were too stressed to leave the house. The charity said: "Thousands of young people feel like prisoners in their own homes. Without the right support, these young people become socially isolated."
A new survey from Britain shows that a third of young, unemployed people regularly "fall apart" emotionally. They are so stressed or unhappy that they cannot control their emotions, so they have problems living a "normal" life. The survey is from a youth charity called the Prince's Trust. Its researchers asked questions to 2,200 people who did not have a job. Almost half of them said they often felt anxious about everyday situations, and that they tried not to meet new people. One in eight of those surveyed said they were too stressed to leave the house. The charity said: "Thousands of young people feel like prisoners in their own homes. Without the right support, these young people become socially isolated."
Many of these young people struggle with day-to-day
life, which means they find it more and more difficult to find a job. Britain's
Employment Minister Esther McVey said: "Our young people are some of the
best and most talented in the world." She said it was important to try and
match these people with the right jobs. Researcher David Fass added:
"Young people are our future and it is important that we invest in them
and provide them with the tools they need to reach their full potential."
Jack, 25, explained how hard it was for him to be unemployed. He said: "I
would wake up and wouldn't want to leave the house. I stopped speaking to my
friends and I had absolutely no confidence speaking to people."
MULTIPLE CHOICE - QUIZ
1.
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Where is the survey mentioned in this article from?
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6.
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What do many of the young people struggle with?
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a) Brazil
b) China c) the USA d) Britain |
a) money
b) day-to-day life c) relationships d) getting up in the morning |
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2.
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What does the article say young, jobless people cannot control?
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7.
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What is Esther McVey's position in the British government?
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a) a car
b) their emotions c) other people d) themselves |
a) Working Minister
b) Unemployment Minister c) Jobs Minister d) Employment Minister |
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3.
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How many people did the researchers interview?
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8.
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What did David Fass say the government should give young people?
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a) 220
b) 22 c) 2,200 d) 22,000 |
a) tools
b) money c) hope d) nothing |
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4.
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How many people said they were too stressed to leave their home?
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9.
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How old is Jack?
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a) one in eight
b) 18 c) eight in one d) eighty-one |
a) 23
b) 24 c) 25 d) 26 |
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5.
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What do many of the young people feel like when they are at home?
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10.
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What is it that Jack said he didn't have?
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a) screaming
b) sleeping c) prisoners d) eating chocolate |
a) skills
b) confidence c) qualifications d) know-how |
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