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:____________________
