TEXT 1 Like many homeless people in America, Derek Forter’s story is not one of crime or bad choices. Instead, he was a casualty of the economic recession. “One day my company laid

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Like many homeless people in America, Derek Forter’s story is not one of crime or bad choices. Instead, he was a casualty of the economic recession.

“One day my company laid off half its employees. Soon I was behind on my rent, and before I knew it I’d lost my apartment.”

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To make matters worse, Derek could not secure employment and thinks he knows why.

“I would show up in my cleanest pants and shirt, but I knew I didn’t represent myself well – the other applicants all looked so much more professional. It really affected my self-esteem.”

Luckily, through a local agency, Derek got in touch with Look the Part, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping homeless people join the workforce. Their motto: Look the part.

“They were phenomenal, giving me a complete makeover inside and out. Not only did they get me a haircut too. Then, they helped with my resume, and we practiced mock interviews. I was more confident than ever, and I nailed my next interview. I’ve been working ever since, and I couldn’t be more grateful.”

Unfortunately, the demand for services like those provided by Look the Part far outweighs their current capabilities. And even though there are other similar organizations, like JobReady and First Impressions, there are many people still struggling to find employment.

In: American Inside Out Evolution. Student’s book Advanced B. KAY, Sue et all. Macmillan Publishers, São Paulo: 2028. Adaptado.

Com base na leitura do texto, é CORRETO afirmar que

1. a história de Derek Foster é semelhante a tantas outras que envolvem pessoas sem moradia, seja nos Estados Unidos, seja em outros países desenvolvidos.
2. a mesma história já foi vivida antes pelo norte-americano Derek Foster e seus colegas, mas não houve crimes nem tragédias em seus dias de desempregado.
3. a vida de Derek Foster tem sido uma sequência de perdas e superações, mas ele tem sempre contado com a sorte para retornar ao mercado de trabalho.
4. a história de Derek Foster, como a de muitos sem-tetos nos Estados Unidos, não foi marcada por crimes ou más escolhas, mas pela recessão econômica.
5. a vida de muitos sem-tetos, a exemplo do desempregado Derek Foster, não é um exemplo raro nos Estados Unidos, pois eles estão em toda parte do mundo.