Prime Time 8, Speaking, Maturatraining

Topic 18 Plans and future opportunities Tasks Individual long turn: Family or career? • Compare and contrast the two pictures. • Speculate about the future careers of the people in the two pictures. • Discuss the importance of education for the future of young people. Paired activity: A year abroad You are about to graduate and not sure if you should go on to university or look for a job. A counsellor at your school recommends taking a gap year. You talk about this suggestion with your best friend, who thinks this is a great idea and wants to come with you. Discuss the following aspects: • convincing your parents • financial considerations • coping with problems abroad • consequences for your careers • expectations Decide what to do. 1 2 38 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv