A global survey has asked 6,204 children in 47 countries around the world about their hopes, dreams and fears. The worldwide "Small Voices, Big Dreams" report is from the children's charity （慈善组织） ChildFund. It asked students aged from 10 to 12 six questions about the world and their future. It discovered that education, food and the environment were their biggest worries. A ChildFund spokesman said: "We're always surprised to see how much importance. children put. on education." He added that he was pleased that children saw the connection between education and a better future: "It shows the depth of maturity （思想成熟） of children's."
The children were asked the question: "If you were president or leader of your country, what would you do to improve the lives of children in your country?" Most said they would focus on education. The children also answered the question "What are you most afraid of?" Over 25 percent of kids in developing countries said their greatest fear was dangerous animals and insects. Many children in developing countries were often bitten by dangerous animals and insects. The environment was also a big concern （担忧） for the children. The report says: "Across the world, nearly half of children said they would either plant more trees, build additional green spaces or decrease littering to help improve the planet." Regarding future careers （职业），almost 20 percent of children want to be a sportsman when they grow up.
