Comprehension: Young Greeks Get Mum's Cooking Straight to the Door

A new delivery service in Greece is helping young people who live alone receive food made by their mothers, in a bid to save money and keep them well-fed.

Watch the video and answer the questions below.  Decide if the statements are True or False.

1. Matoula makes meals for her daughter.
a. True
b. False

2. 64.2 % of young people are out of work.
a. True
b. False

3. Sending money is difficult because of the state of the economy in Greece.
a. True
b. False


For transcript and answers see below.

Transcript and Answers:

There's nothing like mum's cooking.   And here in Greece, where family is the bedrock of society, a new delivery service is providing sustenance to young people who have flown the nest. Matoula cooks her son's favourite meals, packs them up in Tupperware boxes and has them delivered to his home. 

"With the service by "Vanakias" the food leaves from here and goes directly to the child. As you can imagine, mum's cooking arriving at the child's place is far more healthy and economical than sending money." 

As Greece struggles to adhere to tough austerity measures imposed by its creditors, young people are finding it increasingly difficult to strike out on their own. In February youth unemployment stood at a record 64.2 percent.

"I am unemployed. All the people I know are now unemployed. I am struggling on the streets because of this government which is passing all these measures." 

With jobs so scarce, many young people look for work abroad or live with their parents until well into their twenties. But for young people determined to live independently, the Vanakias company makes it that little bit easier. 

"Unfortunately, sending money is very difficult due to the economic crisis and the current situation. A mother can cut costs by preparing food she cooks everyday at home, placing it in food containers, and sending it with our service. The child is fed healthily and economically. You kill two birds with one stone. Money is saved and they get healthy food." 


Vanakias may only be a short-term solution to Greece's far broader problems, but even in the midst of the financial crisis, it's helping protect against disintegrating family ties and empty stomachs.

Answers:
1. b
2. a
3. a

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