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78 Unit 05 | Live and learn What are the nouns corresponding to the adjectives in the box? What are the adjectives for the nouns? Use a dictionary to check. Then use the new words to complete the sentences below. absent confident convenience different distance important independent violent 1 It may not always be to fit in homework around your social life, but it is essential. 2 You should never underestimate the of a good education. 3 It makes a huge if parents talk about school and learning with their children. 4 Teenagers need some from their parents to grow into responsible adults. 5 Regular or long from school can lead to worse grades or even failing school. 6 Bullying and must never be tolerated at school. 7 Good preparation can lead to improved in your abilities and better exam results. 8 At some point in the future you’ll probably look back fondly at your years at school. LANGUAGE 20 Having read the article about Amy Chua’s book Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother , you have decided to start a blog on education. In your blog post you should: examine why some parents believe in a strict education for their children point out how children might feel about it specify what you would consider an ideal education Write around 400 words. Give your blog post a title. See Writing coach, Blog post , p. 180. Individual long turn: Give a 4-minute talk on education. WRITING 21 Strategies box To examine means to look at some- thing carefully and in detail in order to find out what it is like or to discover something about it . SPEAKING 22 “Non scholae, sed vitae discimus.” ( Latin for: We do not learn for school, but for life.) Strategies box When you discuss a quote , you explain what it means in your own words , you illustrate it with examples , talk about its relevance and give your opinion on it. In your talk you should: discuss the quote explain how school education could prepare young people for their future point out the importance of a good general education for young people today Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv