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Young People Moving to New Countries

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A growing number of UK graduates are moving abroad for better job prospects.
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Some people like to pack their bags and go on adventures. Rachel is a girl who did just that! She left her job in London and went to Australia to try new things. Rachel didn’t have a job waiting for her there. She wanted to find something new and exciting all by herself.

Lots of young people think about living in different places. They can choose where they want to go, like Australia. Many of them like places where it is sunny and warm. Australia is nice because people speak English there too. Going to new places is a big adventure and can be a lot of fun!

Original news source: The graduates ditching the UK to work abroad – BBC News (BBC)

🎧 Listen:

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📖 Vocabulary:

1. pack
2. adventures
3. exciting
4. waiting
5. choose
6. sunny
7. warm
8. nice
9. speak
10. fun

Group or Classroom Activities

Warm-up Activities:

1. Can you name a country you'd like to visit?
2. What's something new or exciting you tried recently?
3. Do you like warm or cold places? Why?
4. What would you pack for a trip?
5. Have you ever moved to a new house or city? How did it feel?

🤔 Comprehension Questions:

1. Where did Rachel move to?

2. What did Rachel not have when she moved?

3. Why do young people like Australia?

4. What is Rachel seeking in Australia?

5. Where did Rachel live before moving to Australia?

6. How do young people feel about moving to new places?

7. What language is spoken in Australia?

🎧✍️ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:

Some people like to pack their bags and go on adventures. Rachel is a who did just that! She her job in London and went to Australia to try new things. Rachel ’t have a job for her there. She wanted to find something new and exciting all by herself. of young people think about in different places. They can choose where they want to go, like Australia. Many of them like places where it is and warm. Australia is nice because speak English there too. Going to new places is a big adventure and can be a lot of fun!

💬 Discussion Questions:

1. Would you like to visit Australia? Why or why not?
2. How do you feel about trying new things?
3. Do you think moving to another country is fun?
4. What adventures would you like to have?
5. How do you decide what to pack when going on a trip?
6. What do you think is the most exciting thing about living in a new place?
7. Why might someone want to move to a place with warm weather?
8. Do you think it's brave to move to a new country? Why?
9. What’s your favorite weather and why?
10. If you moved to another country, what would you miss from home?
11. Do you think learning a new language is important?
12. What activities sound fun to do in a sunny place?

Individual Activities

📖💭 Vocabulary Meanings:

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Words

1. pack
2. adventures
3. exciting
4. waiting
5. choose
6. sunny
7. warm
8. nice
9. speak
10. fun

Meanings

(A) to use words to communicate
(B) something enjoyable
(C) to get ready by putting things in a bag
(D) bright with sunshine
(E) not cold
(F) staying in one place until something happens
(G) to pick or decide
(H) pleasant
(I) very interesting or thrilling
(J) new and fun experiences

🔡 Multiple Choice Questions:

1. What did Rachel do?
(a) She stayed in London.
(b) She played in the park.
(c) She moved to Australia.
(d) She went to school.
2. Why did Rachel go to Australia?
(a) To try new things.
(b) To go to the beach.
(c) To visit a zoo.
(d) To see a movie.
3. Where did Rachel live before?
(a) London.
(b) Sydney.
(c) New York.
(d) Paris.
4. What is the weather like in Australia?
(a) Cold.
(b) Rainy.
(c) Snowy.
(d) Warm.
5. What language do people speak in Australia?
(a) Spanish.
(b) English.
(c) French.
(d) Japanese.
6. What did Rachel not have before moving?
(a) A pet.
(b) A job.
(c) A toy.
(d) A car.
7. What do young people want?
(a) Old toys.
(b) Big houses.
(c) New adventures.
(d) Fast cars.
8. Why do young people like Australia?
(a) Big mountains.
(b) Tall buildings.
(c) Snow parks.
(d) Warm weather.

🕵️ True or False Questions:

1. Rachel went to Australia to try new things.
2. Many young people want to work in different places.
3. People in Australia speak English.
4. Many young people dislike places with cold weather.
5. Living in a new place can be an adventure.
6. Rachel stayed at her job in London.
7. Rachel had a job waiting for her in Australia.
8. Adventures can be a little boring.

Writing Questions:

1. Describe what you would do on your first day in a new country.
2. Write about a place you would like to visit and why.
3. What things would you miss if you moved away from home?
4. Tell a story about a time you tried something new.
5. What would you pack for a trip to a sunny place?

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