Young farmer When he was ten, he started to sell milk and cheese to other neighbours, and went to farm shows. Now, all thirteen, he still loves farming and has his own animals. Presents for Gavin are not a problem - every year he gets another animal from his parents and brother. Gavin's father, Steven, works for an international company and travels all over the world. Gavin often visits exciting places in Europe with his father. But he is much happier spending each weekend and walking on his neighbour's farm. Steven's company wanted Gavin to move to Portugal with his family. Everyone liked the idea of living in a new country - but not Gavin. He said he wouldn't like his animals! In his free time, Gavin plays tennis and football. He goes out with his friends and enjoys computer games, just like other teenagers. But every morning, he gets up at half past five to go to college and get a diploma before he is sixteen. Let's wait and see: he says, because I will have my own farm by then!

Young Farmer

About the text: The text describes Gavin, a young boy who is passionate about farming and animals, despite having other interests like tennis and football. His father, Steven, works for an international company and travels frequently, even suggesting a move to Portugal. However, Gavin prefers to stay and care for his animals, with the dream of owning his own farm.

Questions:

1. What did Gavin do when he was ten? Gavin started to sell milk and cheese to neighbours and went to farm shows.


2. How old is Gavin now? Gavin is thirteen.


3. What does Gavin's father do for a living? Gavin's father, Steven, works for an international company and travels all over the world.


4. Where did Steven's company want the family to move? Steven's company wanted the family to move to Portugal.


5. Did Gavin want to move to Portugal? No, Gavin did not want to move to Portugal because he would not like leaving his animals.


6. What are Gavin's hobbies? In his free time, Gavin plays tennis and football, and enjoys computer games.


7. What does Gavin do every morning? Every morning, he gets up at half past five to go to college and get a diploma.


8. What is Gavin's ultimate dream? Gavin's ultimate dream is to have his own farm.

Summary: The text highlights Gavin's strong dedication to farming and animals, contrasting his passion with his father's demanding international career and the family's potential relocation. Despite his other teenage interests, Gavin's future aspirations are firmly rooted in agriculture.