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School leaving age set to rise to 18
Task 18. Questions. Look back at the article and write down 5 questions you would like to ask your partner about the text. e.g. When will the new plans come into force according to the article? Task 19. Test each other. Look at the words below. With your partner, try to recall exactly how these were used in the text:
Task 20. Have a discussion using the following questions: STUDENT A’s QUESTIONS (Do not show these to student B) a. Did the headline make you want to read the article? b. Did anything in the article surprise you? c. What advice would you give to Britain’s problem 15 year olds? d. Do you think it’s a good idea to raise Britain’s school leaving age to 18? e. Should the new legislation have been introduced sooner? f. As a student what do you think of this issue? g. Do you think British school leavers, or those from your country, are among the best educated in the world? h. What age can you leave school in your country? i. In today’s world should young people study more languages? j. What things would you do differently if you were sixteen again?
STUDENT B’s QUESTIONS (Do not show these to student A) a. Did you like reading this article? b. What do you think about what you read? c. What is your image of the British education system? d. How does the education system differ between Britain and your country? e. What mistakes have you made in your life that you regret? f. Should every student in Britain be required to pass a leaving certificate? g. Should people be able to stay at school for as long as they want? h. Do you think the new legislation will make weaker pupils study harder? i. Does school in your country prepare young people for the rigors and demands of 21st-Century life? j. Did you like this discussion? Task 21. Role play TV DEBATE Date: 2015-12-17; view: 1867 |