'Nelson Mandela Dies'

This article is very short, so first, please listen to the news article: Click here to listen

Questions:

1) According to the article what three things were Mandela's main goals?
2) According to the article, in what ways had people shown their respect to Mandela when he was in hospital?
3) Do you think his passing will help his cause, or will it be weakened without his presence?


If you couldn't catch everything from listening, then please see the article
here.
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Example answers:
1) Among his goals were:
non-racialism, of equality of opportunity and the eradication of poverty.
2) There is a wall covered with messages and paintings, and also choirs came from around the country to sing to him.
3) I am worried that without his direct influence, those who followed him may not feel the drive and energy to move forward, and those in South Africa who opposed Mandela may find new power.