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Social Studies

Do you think teens are the same around the world?

Before reading, look at a map of the world and


locate the United Kingdom (UK). Then, answer
these questions. Circle the best option.

• Great Britain is located in:


a. Europe b. South America c. Asia

• The United Kingdom of Great Britain is made


up of four countries:
a. England, Scotland, Wales, and N. Ireland
b. France, England, Cardiff, and London
c. England, Belgium, France, and Ireland

Teens in Great Britain

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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 Complete the sentences according to the text.
Use your own words.
on homework after school. Forget watching TV!
1. Wearing a school uniform is a positive thing;
Uniforms
Visit almost any school in the UK and the first but
thing you’ll notice is the school uniform. Although 2. British teens don’t watch TV because
wearing a school uniform has its advantages, most
teenagers don’t like it.
3. British teens spend more time online because
Bullies
Most teenagers say they have been bullied because
of their race, looks, intelligence, school uniforms, etc.
4. Teens are
Clothes when they take GCSEs.
Some teens judge you by the shirt or shoes you
wear; many teens believe it’s important to wear 5. Forty percent of teens in the UK
designer labels.
Mobile phones 6. Text-bullying is
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 7. For British teens, music is
worrying trend.
Free time
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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.
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