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:____________________