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Reading
Read and complete the text with the words from the box.
THE MOST IMPORTANT DECISION
Around the age of seventeen, you have to make one of the most important (1) in your life. Do you stay on at school and (2) go to university later? Or do you leave school to start work or a training course? This is your decision, but you should remember two things: there is more (3) among young people who have not been to university, and people with the right skills have a big (4) in the job market. If you make the decision to go (5) into a job, there are many opportunities for training. While you are earning, you can also take evening classes to gain (6) , which will help you to get ahead in your career more quickly. Another (7) is that you start work and take a break to study when you are older. This is the best way to save up money for your studies, and get (8) experience.
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Read the text again and answer the questions.
1. When do you have to make one of the biggest decisions in your life?
2. What are the job prospects for people who haven't been to university?
3. What is the advantage of having the right skills?
4. What opportunities are there for you if you decide to go straight into a job?
THE MOST IMPORTANT DECISION
Around the age of seventeen, you have to make one of the most important decisions in your life. Do you stay on at school and hopefully go to university later? Or do you leave school to start work or a training course? This is your decision, but you should remember two things: there is more unemployment among young people who have not been to university, and people with the right skills have a big advantage in the job market. If you make the decision to go straight into a job, there are many opportunities for training. While you are earning, you can also take evening classes to gain qualifications, which will help you to get ahead in your career more quickly. Another possibility is that you start work and take a break to study when you are older. This is the best way to save up money for your studies, and get practical experience.
Speaking
Work with your partner. Make a conversation about your friend's problem and give them advice. Use your own ideas or the suggestions below.
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Your friend's problem: |
Sample conversation
Ha: You look excited, Laura. What's up?
Laura: Well, my brother's going out on his first date this weekend.
Ha: I see … But why are you so excited?
Laura: It was me that introduced him to his date.
Ha: Wow! How did you do that?
Laura: I introduced him to Anna, my best friend's sister. But I have a problem now.
Ha: Problem? Are you worried they might not like each other?
Laura: No. I think they have many things in common. But my brother wants to buy a small gift for Anna, and I don't know what she might like.
Ha: Why don't you ask your best friend?
Laura: You're right. I should have thought of that. Thanks.
Listening
Listen to the recording about relationship problems between parents and teenage children. Decide whether the following statements are true (T), or false (F) according to the speaker.
| Parents sometimes find it hard to talk to their teenage children. |
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| Teenagers always like talking about their school work. |
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| Teenagers hate questions that aim to check up on them. |
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| Parents should push their teenage children to talk about school, work and future plans, if necessary. |
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| Parents should watch for danger signs in some teenagers who may smoke or try using drugs or alcohol. |
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Listening
Audio Script
During the teenage years, it is at times difficult for parents to talk to their children. Teenagers often seem to hate being questioned. They seem unwilling to talk about their work at school. This is a normal psychological development at this age. Although it can be hard for parents to understand, it is part of becoming independent. Teenagers are trying to be adults while they are still growing up. Young people often dislike talking if they realise that parents are trying to check up on them. Parents should find ways to talk to their teenage children about school, work and future plans, but should not push them to talk if they don't want to. Parents should also watch for danger signs. For example, some teenagers in trying to being adults may experiment with alcohol, drugs or smoking. It is necessary for parents to watch for any signs of different behaviour, which may be connected with these dangers and offer help if necessary.
Writing
Read the advertisement and choose one of the language schools you wnat to attend to improve your English.
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Writing
Write a letter requesting more information about the language courses. You can ask about the starting date, course duration, teachers' experience, fees and course certificate.