Which statement best expresses the central idea of the excerpt taken from this interview ? (ELP level 3) A. Luis Contreras belie
ves he would have a better life today, if he had been allowed to go to school rather than forced to work in the fields. B. Luis Contreras understands that he lacked an ordinary childhood, yet he appreciates his parents' efforts to support his family's survival. C. Luis Contreras resents younger generations who don't fully understand or appreciate the experiences of early migrant workers. D. Luis Contreras feels that most people's understandings of migrant workers' conditions are often exaggerated.
'Memories of a Former Migrant Worker' is an interview taken by <em>Felix Contreras</em> of his father, <u>Luis Contreras</u>, asking about his memories as a migrant worker.
The central idea of the text is that Luis Contreras perceive that he didn't had the opportunity to live an ordinary childhood, but he appreciate what his parents did to support his family and ensure their survival. Luis Contreras explains how their life was as a migrant worker, and how their childhood was spent working on ranches, moving from one place to other, and not having an opportunity to go to school. Though, for Luis Contreras, that childhood was normal but when he grew up he came to know the difference, yet he never complained to his parents rather he appreciates them for their efforts.
I would think that the answer would be Brainstorming.
As we all know what brainstorming is I'd think that you'd have to brainstorm all your ideas so you can get a better look at what the subject of the essay should and will be about.
I believe A would be the best answer. In the question, it states that Shawn has trouble understanding the ideas. So, rephrasing the ideas in his own words would help. I hope this helped u!
