Jade Henderson, 15, Kenton

　　When it first happened, initially I didn’t think it was that big but then I realized just what it meant. I think Osama bin Laden should be punished. I don’t know if there will be a war, I just hope there isn’t but there might be. I don’t think anything has really changed since last year and I haven’t flown yet either.

　　Andrew Bates, 15, Wallsend

　　I felt sorry for the people that it happened to and I felt angry towards those doing it. I also felt very confused as well because I didn’t know why it happened. The families must still be grieving and that makes me feel really bad. I don’t think a lot has changed since last year just that more people are aware of what’s going on in the world. I don’t know if there will be a war, it all depends on the people in charge getting it all sorted out. I don’t have any fears about going in an airplane now or in the future.

　　Sonia McAthey, 13, Cowgate

　　I didn’t believe it at first and then it was on the news a lot so it started to sink in. Lots of people made jokes about it and I don’t think it’s fair on the families of those who died. I’m not really sure what will happen because I don’t think about it as much as I used to. I think that there will be a war now that America has retaliated. It says in the papers today that Tony Blair is ready for war. I don’t like the Prime Minister because it’s between America and Afghanistan. I would not fly because of what happened last year.

　　1. Which of the following is not correct to describe children’s feelings after the attack?

　　A. Worried B. Confused C. Terrified D. Excited

　　2. Jade Henderson believes that__________________ after the attack.

　　A. the world has changed a lot

　　B. the world is exactly the same as it was

　　C. the world doesn’t really change

　　3. Andrew Bates___________take an airplane.

　　A. has no fear to B. will not

　　C. feels a little scared but would not refuse to

　　4. According to Sonia McAthey, ___________________.

　　A. the United Kingdom should not be involved in the war, it is between America and Afghanistan

　　B. America has retaliated to start a war

　　C. it was fair to make jokes about the attack

　　September 6 — A year on from September 11 young people were asked how the event has impacted on their lives.