Prepare a class debate. Follow instructions 1-3

4. USE IT! Imagine your country has a new rule: All fourteen-year-olds must do work experience in the school holidays. Prepare a class debate. Follow instructions 1-3.

(Hãy tưởng tượng đất nước của bạn có một quy tắc mới: Tất cả học sinh mười bốn tuổi phải trải nghiệm công việc trong những ngày nghỉ học. Chuẩn bị một cuộc tranh luận trong lớp. Làm theo hướng dẫn 1-3)

1. Group A: you agree with the rule.

Group B: you disagree with the rule.

In pairs, write a list of reasons to support your opinion.

2. Take turns to present your reasons.

3. Decide which group presented the best argument.

Bài Làm:

Summer jobs are a must-do for all the students. It’s not only about the money one can make, it gives the students a sense of self-sustainability. Moreover, it helps students in cracking interviews in later stages of their life.

Benefits of Taking a Summer Job‍

1. Encourages to Explore

As a teenager, working at a public swimming pool, mayor's office or a local restaurant will provide you with a better understanding of yourself and your working habits as well as your professional goals.

It's possible their job path may shift, but the lessons they acquire now will serve them well in the future. Part-time employment might assist a teen in discovering and honing in on their inherent talents and strengths.

2. Adds Value to Resume

For many teenagers, it's unclear what a CV is, why they need one, or what to put in one. Resumes aren't often necessary for adolescent employment, but having one may help you get one.

Summer jobs provide teenagers with the opportunity to get valuable work experience that will look well on their resumes when they return to school in the fall.

3. Sense of Self Sufficiency

Jobs help students to develop their maturity and with it comes a sense of independence. Parents often try to manage their kids’ lives so that their kid follows the right path.

However, it’s essential that they make their own decisions. They may face hurdles on the road they chose, however, it is essential to learn from the mistakes they make.

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1. Look at the photos and answer the questions. Then read the article and check your answers.

(Nhìn vào các bức ảnh và trả lời các câu hỏi. Sau đó đọc bài viết và kiểm tra câu trả lời của bạn)

1. What job categories can you see?

2. Why do you think some teenagers work in their holidays?

Giải Tiếng Anh 8 Friends Plus 6 Culture - Work experience

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The world of work experience

Forget relaxing with friends. The end of the school year is a time for working for most fourteen- and fifteen-year-olds in the UK. Around half a million teenagers in the UK do work experience every summer. This is a useful way to find out which jobs you might enjoy in the future. It is also important when you apply for university, or get a job in the future. For example, if you want to study to be an engineer, you could do work experience with a car manufacturer. Other popular work experience placements are in teaching, marketing, media, and finance. Placements usually last two weeks. Some teenagers have no idea what job they want to do. In this case, they need to think about their passions. For example, if you are interested in music, you could work in a music shop. Alternatively, if you love animals, you could work on a farm.

2. Read and listen to the article again and answer the questions.

(Đọc và nghe lại bài viết và trả lời câu hỏi)

1. What time of year do most teenagers do work experience in the UK?

2. Why does the writer think work experience is useful?

3. How long are placements?

4. What does Paul want to do when he finishes school?

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3. Work in pairs and answer the questions.

(Làm việc theo cặp và trả lời các câu hỏi)

Do teeneagers usually do work experience in your country?

No. Why not? Do you think it’s a good idea to do work experience? Why/ Why not? 

Which types of jobs are most popular? How old are people when they do work experience?

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