The Big Issue
What is The Big Issue mainly sold by?
A: Homeless people
Why did Sally become homeless?
She lost her job and couldn’t pay rent.
What does “sleeping rough” mean in the context of homelessness?
Sleeping outside or without shelter
How did Sally describe people’s reactions to her selling the magazine?
Some were rude or pretended not to see her
What is Sally’s main point about The Big Issue magazine?
A lower quality product may not have survived as long. ✅
Q: How does The Big Issue help the homeless?
It allows them to earn money and live independently.
Where did Sally sleep when she had no home?
On friends’ sofas
What does “come to terms with” mean in the text?
To accept a difficult situation
What time did her workday usually begin?
A: Around 7:00 a.m.
What does Sally imply about her childhood?
It wasn’t very settled. ✅
Q: Who writes the articles in The Big Issue magazine?
Professional journalists
What career course did Sally save money for?
A: Hairdressing
What is a “batch” of magazines?
A group or set of magazines bought to sell
Q: What does Sally say The Big Issue helped her turn around?
A: Her life and self-esteem
What do we find out about Sally’s involvement with The Big Issue?
She appreciated the encouragement she received. ✅
What does The Big Issue give new sellers to start with?
Free magazines and a specific area to sell in
What did Sally say helped rebuild her self-confidence?
Employment and support from The Big Issue
What does “non-judgemental” mean?
Not criticizing or blaming others
Q: What word in the text means "rarely" and starts with an S?
Seldom
What happened when she started selling the magazine?
She felt uncomfortable approaching people. ✅
What does “come to terms with” mean?
to accept something unpleasant
What did Sally feel embarrassed about?
The fact that she had contributed to the negative image of the homeless. ✅