Question

Which statement best expresses the central idea of the excerpt taken from this interview ? (ELP level 3) A. Luis Contreras believes 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.

Answer 1

Answer:

B.

Explanation:

'Memories of a Former Migrant Worker' is an interview taken by Felix Contreras of his father, Luis Contreras, 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.

Therefore, option B is correct.