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these jobs really well. By working together, we make it possible for society to provide us all
with food, clothes, shelter and medical care, while leaving each or us with as much freedom as
it can.
1)Choose SIX of the following words or phrases and give for each of them another word
or phrase of similar meaning to that in the context.
Absolutely – Give up – In return – His needs – Successfully – Advantages – Protection –
Respect – Healthy
2) Explain the meaning of the following phrases underlined in the text.
3) Answer the following questions:
a) Why is a man living alone in a desert or forest not absolutely free?
b) why are individuals in a civilized society willing to accept limits on their freedom?
c) What would happen, according to the writer, if everybody had to do all his own jobs?
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