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At school, required subjects: (1) _______________, science, social studies

•At school, extracurricular activities: (2) ___________, and bands

•Outside school, part-time jobs: working at (3) __________ and stores, babysitting, dog walking

•Outside school, volunteer work: at (4) ____________, food banks, and old people’s homes; clean-up activities

What is the main goal of most American teenagers?

• Earning a lot of money

• Becoming independent

• Traveling around the world

• Getting a part-time job

Which of the following subjects is NOT mentioned as a required subject in high school?

• English

• Maths
  

• Science

• Art

Why do many American teenagers take part-time jobs?

• To help their parents financially

• To gain work experience and learn to manage money

• To have more free time

• To avoid schoolwork

How do American teenagers contribute to their community?

• By working for local businesses

• By taking part in volunteer activities

• By staying at home and studying

• By asking their parents for money

What does the phrase "highly motivated" in paragraph 2 mean?

• Not interested in studying

• Eager and determined to achieve success

• Lazy and careless about their learning

• Only studying for fun

Based on the passage, which statement is TRUE about American teenagers?

• They do not take responsibility for their learning

• They only focus on academic subjects and ignore extracurricular activities

• They are encouraged to be independent and responsible

• They avoid working part-time to focus on their studies