Read the following passage and then answer the questions Phumzile wrote her final school exams in November 2011. She realised that career opportunities in the small rural village where she grew up, were limited. The only solution was to move to a city. Theodore, her uncle in Johannesburg, invited Phumzile to come and stay with him and his family. It was the first time that she went to Johannesburg. Within two weeks after her arrival, Phumzile was fortunate enough to be appointed as receptionist at Gold City Enterprises. Johannesburg is not the most comfortable place for someone from a quiet country town. The electrically charged atmosphere, the constant noise, the perpetual movement were a shock to Phumzile's senses. Many nights she would lie in bed, thinking of the quiet mornings, the peaceful rhythm and wide open spaces of her birthplace. "Why am I here? I feel as if I can't breathe properly," were some of the thoughts going through her mind. She missed her grandmother who provided security and a sense of belonging. However, there were also the times, when she enjoyed walking through a shopping centre, looking at the well-dressed, confident city women. Then she would think: "Will I ever be like that? So sure of myself?" She would feel excited about the future and all the experiences still awaiting her. "I'm sure, I'll get used to this fast-paced, energetic world and if it becomes too much I can always go home for a while."
1. What is the main idea of this text?
2. Give examples of factual information in the text.
3. How does Phumzile feel about Johannesburg? Explain your answer.
4. What feeling does Phumzile convey about her hometown?
5. Which words help to convey her feeling about her hometown? ​