Katie: Paul’s going to be working as a volunteer this summer. For some reason this news has unsettled me a bit.
James: Why is he doing it?
Katie: He just wants to. I guess he gets a kick from helping people.
James: So why does it bother you?
Katie: I suppose it ’s because I have been thinking that my brother is going to do something much better with his life than I ever will. The decisions we make now, I mean, aren’ t they the same kind of decisions we’ ll make throughout our lives? I f I am self indulgent now — won’t I always be?
James: Katie — that’s a bit heavy. And your thinking is upside down.
Katie: Or inside out?
James: I don’t know what you mean Kate — but think about this. You’re young. You don’t have kids or to pay for a house. You’ll possibly never know again the freedom you have now. Or if you do — then это слово удалить you’ ll be old. This is your time now. Paul’s doing what he wants. So should you.
Katie: But don’t you think we should live our lives to try and make a difference?
James: We all make a difference in small ways. The jobs we do, the money we spend, the decisions we influence. I t ’s small stuff but we are small amongst almost 7 billion people who live here. And maybe one day you’ ll have children who will also have children and they’ll all touch the world in small ways.
Katie: Now who is getting weird?
James: Katie — all I am saying is not everyone is going to be Mother Theresa and thank God for that say I.
Katie: And your conclusion Mr Philosopher, sir?
James: My conclusion is that you and I going to the Mediterranean Sea, to sunshine, to cool bars, to nights of dancing. And we will never forget and we will never regret.
Katie: Agreed! And I suppose I could volunteer one night a week next term — like Paul did.
James: Way to go Mother Katie!

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A1: 2; A2: 1; A3: 2; A4: 1; A5: 3; A6: 1; A7: 3.