Teens in Great Britain:

School:
British teenagers spend most of their time at school.
When they are 16, most students take their first
important exams, the GCSEs. They spend 2-3 hours
on homework after school. Forget watching TV!

Uniforms:
Visit almost any school in the UK and the first
thing you’ll notice is the school uniform. Although
wearing a school uniform has its advantages, most
teenagers don’t like it.

Bullies:
Most teenagers say they have been bullied because
of their race, looks, intelligence, school uniforms, etc.

Clothes:
Some teens judge you by the shirt or shoes you
wear; many teens believe it’s important to wear
designer labels.

Mobile phones:
British teens love to chat. Mobile phones are
essential for most of them. The majority of teens
have one, although text-bullying is also a new and
worrying trend.

Free time:
Many British teens are passionate about music.
They love going out, but bars and clubs have strict
rules for teens under 18. It’s no surprise that they
spend a lot of time online.





Complete the sentences according to the text. Use your own words.
1. Wearing a school uniform is a positive thing; but:______________________

2. British teens don’t watch TV because:__________________

3. British teens spend more time online because :_____________________

4. Teens are:______________________ when they take GCSEs.

5. Forty percent of teens in the UK____________________

6. Text-bullying is :______________________

7. For British teens, music is:____________________​​