General English Level 3 GELEV3 Unit 04 Topic 04.doc 1b Is money important for happiness? Svetlana Yes, money is important. It is important because when you don't have money, you cannot do many things. Money gives you freedom to do what you want. Eddie Yes, I think money is important but it is not the most important thing. You can't buy family and friends, so you can't buy happiness. Maria No, I don't think money is important. Many rich people have everything, big houses, expensive cars, overseas holidays, but they don't feel good about themselves. Hiro Yes, of course money is important. When you are poor, there are many things you can't have. I want to be rich so I can buy myself a nice house, go out to restaurants, travel… Pedro It is nice to have enough money but you can be poor and happy. For myself, it is more important that I enjoy what I do. Being rich is not my goal. 1c How important is a good career for happiness? Maria I don't think it is very important. I mean, it is more important to feel happy with yourself, no matter what you are doing, than it is to have a well paid job. Hiro A good career is essential for happiness. In today's world you need a good job. People who don't have good jobs are usually unhappy. Everybody wants the best for himself or herself. Eddie If you work just for money, just to buy a beautiful house, to buy expensive jewellery, then I don't think your career will make you happy. But if you work because you want to help others, not just yourself, then I think your career can give you happiness. Svetlana I think a good career is really important for happiness. A good career means good money, and good money means more choices in life. I want a good career because I want to give myself a lot of choices. Pedro We spend most of our lives working, so I believe it is important to enjoy your job. I don't think it is important to be a doctor or a lawyer but it is important to love what you do. If you hate your job you won't be happy. 141 QUESTLANGUAGE