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Ashley Trent, one of our most popular young (1)_________, is now filming College Rap. He began having acting lessons six years ago and (2)_________ in his first play at ten years old.

At fourteen, he immediately became well-known. He says. "I have to play baseball and sing in the film, which is fine, but I need to have dancing lessons too. I usually sit in the bath for an hour (3)_________ my legs and arms hurt! But I'm enjoying myself because the three adult actors who are the teachers in College Rap are (4)_________. They've filmed all over the world. They've taught me to remember my lines (5)_________, too. I needed half a day to learn five pages before, but now I only need a quarter of an hour."

Being well-known is great, but Ashley is interested in something other than buying lots of expensive things or going out. "But I'm asked to do exciting work now, and that's wonderful," he says. "I don't get excited when I watch myself in films. I know I'm getting better, but I still need to (6)_________!"

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TEENS & NEW TECHNOLOGIES

Three teenagers have accepted a magazine challenge: "Can you survive without your electronic gadget for 2 weeks?" They said they could do it, no problem, because they were not addicted to technology...

Chloe, 14

I used to spend about 3 hours every day using messenger to speak with my friends on the Internet before I accepted the challenge. I also used to do all the research for any school project on the Internet and play virtual games. So, it has been challenging for me to live without my laptop! It's been a week since the start of the challenge, and I haven't talked to my friends in Australia or Canada. I haven't fed my virtual horses for a week. But there are three positive things: I've already read two books and found out that the school library is a great place to research and be with friends. And of course, I've spent more time with my family!

David, 14

I wanted to show my parents that it was easy for me to forget about my iPod for a fortnight. Well... it hasn't been a piece of cake! I used to do everything while listening to music: homework, football practice, studying, going to school... I used to listen to singers and bands I liked. Now it's impossible because we can't exactly choose the music on the radio or the TV channel! I'm going to give up the challenge, but I haven't called the magazine yet.

Lucas, 15

I've had a mobile phone since I was 8 years old. I do many things with it: play games, listen to music and the radio, take pictures and make videos... I also talk to my friends, but mainly, I send and receive messages! Texting friends is a lot cheaper than calling them. The first week of the challenge was hard! But I've just found the perfect way to win the challenge: I've told my friends to come to my house after school and for the weekend too. It's been great because now I know being with my friends is much better than texting them!

Read the text and decide if each sentence is True, False, or Not given.

1. Pocket money is a good thing. It helps you to be responsible and adult. But it is important to do some work for your pocket money.

2. Many British children don't get their pocket money from their parents. They get a job, usually during the summer when they are not attending school. If they want to buy something expensive, such as a cell phone or a laptop, they ask their parents to lend them the money and then pay them back with the money they earn from a summer job, or they wait until they have saved enough money to buy it themselves.

3. Students often work during vacations or have part-time jobs during term time to earn money. They often work as waiters or in supermarkets and local shops. A typical job for young teenagers is a "paperboy," who delivers newspapers to different houses in his area. He has to deliver the morning papers between 7 and 8 a.m. He has to have a good memory and to be strong. Pay rates can vary from £2.50 per hour to £3.50.

4. In Britain, children can only work once they are 13. Once they are 13, they must get a license or permit to work from their local council.

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1. Many young people feel under pressure when their teachers and parents expect them to do well in school. The New York Times says that when teens work hard for a test but don't get a good grade, they feel hopeless because they know they've let themselves and their loved ones down.

2. Some teenagers face extreme stress if their home life isn't happy or safe, especially if there are abuse or alcohol problems. It's essential for teens to feel safe and cared for at home, but if they don't, they might bring their home stress to school and act out.

3. According to a recent survey, fitting in with friends can be really stressful for teenagers. Their social group is super important to them, so when they argue with friends or feel awkward around them, it's normal for them to feel sad or anxious.

4. Even popular teens feel a lot of pressure. They have to maintain a particular image with their friends, which can be tough. It's not easy to get into the popular group, but staying there can be even more challenging.