18 Unit 01 | Way to grow! Read the blog post and look at the bullet points with the function words. Discuss with a partner what each bullet point asks you to do. explain why something might be a problem for 16-year-olds describe what life for a 16-year-old is like comment on the opinion of the blogger’s parents suggest what a 16-year-old could do about a problem recommend a person who could help a 16-year-old with a problem present the advantages of being 16 READING + WRITING 29 a Match the bullet points above to the text parts below. The underlined sentence parts should help you. b Many 16-year-olds want to have more freedom to choose their friends. They want to hang out with whoever they like and spend as much time with them as they want. Unfortunately, they can’t always do this because their parents think that they’re not responsible enough and treat them like kids. Parents and teachers can be helpful in many situations. But if you have a real problem, it’s probably best to talk to a good friend who is the same age as you. Believe me, only a friend can fully understand you and your problems. When young people are struggling with a new subject at school, it’s often a good idea to talk to the teacher responsible for that subject. A good way to do this is for the student to first work out what the problem is and then ask the teacher to help them to solve it. Being 16 is often seen as a carefree time for young people. They are usually given the freedom to meet whomever they want for as long as they want. But it’s not the same for everyone. While some teenagers enjoy their independence, others are happy if their families continue to take care of them and help them with their problems. I agree that parents don’t always understand that being 16 might be difficult. While it can indeed be the happiest time for some young people, it’s important to acknowledge that it’s not the same for everyone. Some parents may struggle with the idea of their children becoming independent and may find it hard to let go. Being 16 is just great. It can indeed be the most exciting time for many young people. At this age, some parents start to allow their children more freedom, giving them the opportunity to spend time with their friends as long as they stay out of trouble. It’s also a time when many teenagers can choose their own friends without constant inquiries about their friends’ backgrounds or families. A B C D E F Now write your own blog comment on Capricorn’s post using some of the ideas you collected in 25. Follow the bullet points below: comment on the opinion of the writer’s parents describe what life for a 16-year-old should be like suggest what Capricorn can do about their problem Write around 250 words. See Writing coach, Blog comment, p. 189. WRITING 30 Capricorn Happy 16? My mum and dad always say that being 16 is the happiest time of your life, but I’m not sure that’s true. They have no clue what life is really like for 16-year-olds … Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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