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UNIT 02 What do you think? TOPIC 04 I’d like to ask you a few questions
READING 01 A survey
1. Read about Matrix Research.
2. Then read the survey questions.
~MATRIX RESEARCH ~
Matrix Research is an information company providing services to the government,
the media and advertisers. Matrix has been conducting surveys since the 1990s. Our
surveys provide accurate and useful information to help plan our communities. Our
aim is to give people a voice.
We conduct both written surveys and home interviews where we arrange a time for
one of our representatives to visit you. Your answers are
kept completely confidential.
Our latest lifestyle survey is printed below. This survey asks people questions about
their ideas and preferences in the areas of life, work and the
urban environment.
Lifestyle Questionnaire
Please put a number in the box to show the order of your preference.
1. What is most important to you in life?
good relationships with friends and family
an interesting job
helping people in the community
education
good health
my religious beliefs
Comments: _____________________________________________________
2. What is most important to you at work?
good colleagues
good pay and opportunities for promotion
lots of training and opportunities to learn new things including new
technology
an enjoyable work culture
a good boss
being able to use my skills
Comments: _____________________________________________________
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