Longing for a New Welfare System AIR FORCE UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING FOREIGN PRESS Unit 3 Section A Compare the Two Welfare Systems Question Answering Retelling I. Compare the Old Welfare System with the New One The Old Welfare System welfare client —______________________________ welfare giver —_____________________________ the author’s opinion:______________________ _________________________________________ cheat; bleed the system for extra money seek to convict the clients of cheating It can be easily abused by the welfare givers as well as the clients. The New Welfare System welfare client —__________________________ __________________________ welfare giver —__________________________ __________________________ the author’s opinion:_______________________ Earn part or all of their own livings; Encourage clients to work / live a People will thrive under it. Develop their talent without guilt or fear. better life / earn their own livings. What kind of person is the author ? II. Question Answering handicapped; confined to wheelchair; carrying a urine bag every day; independent; self-respect; self-support; self-made How do you describe Suzanne ? arrogant ; suspicious; indifferent; careless; business-like (a detective) Welfare clients are forced to report anything new to welfare caseworkers. One example is offered . (-8) Problems of the Present Welfare System Welfare clients find it extremely difficult to have their wheelchairs repaired. One example is offered. (-12) If welfare clients make money, they have to go through the embarrassing situation of being questioned to account for every penny. () The law does not encourage welfare clients to work part time and make a gradual shift away from welfare. () Part 2 There needs to be a lawyer to protect the rights of welfare clients . () Suggestions to Improve the Present Welfare System The welfare system should help those who are t