Question

The passage "Forty years ago we had nothing - no doctors, no engineers, no writers. We had no university. We thought a flag and a national anthem were enough for independence....That is now a thing in the past. One has to count on the people. And despite all the problems, success for us is a certainty. Every day we're working hard, because we're dreaming of a better quality of life." What is the main idea of the passage?

Answer 1

The main idea of the passage is a reflection on past struggles and the progress made over the last forty years. It emphasizes the importance of people’s efforts and aspirations for improvement, highlighting a commitment to working towards a better quality of life despite existing challenges. The speaker conveys optimism about the future, contrasting the past lack of resources and development with the current drive for success and advancement.