Speaking SVIP

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B: Common interests among teens can include movies, sports, fashion, music, and social media.

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B: Peer pressure, managing time for homework, and extracurricular activities.

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B: Teenagers communicate with their friends through various means like texting, social media, phone calls, and face-to-face interactions.

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B: I love designing clothes and being creative.

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B: I've wanted to be a firefighter since I was a kid.

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B: My grandfather was a pilot, and I want to follow in his footsteps.

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B: They seem glamorous but also challenging.

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B: I enjoy watching movies and TV shows featuring Dwayne Johnson.

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A: I really like your outfit today, it looks cool.

B: ___________________ I picked it out myself.

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A: Can you tell me more about your dream job as a fashion designer?

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A: Why don't you consider being a chef? You're really good at cooking.

B: Hmm, I haven't thought about that before. ___________________

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A: I'm sorry if I talked too much about that movie star.

B: ___________________ I like hearing about celebrities.

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A: Excuse me, can I add something about that singer we were talking about?

B: ___________________

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A: Sorry, I accidentally spoiled the ending of that TV show for you.

B: ___________________ I'll still watch it!

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Sam: Hey Sarah, have you ever thought about the problems teenagers have?

Sarah: Yeah, sometimes.

Sam: Totally! And then there's the pressure to fit in with friends.

Sarah: Also, dealing with family disagreements can be hard.

Sam: Definitely. And some teens struggle with making important decisions.

Sarah:

Sam: Plus, there's bullying, which is a big problem for many teens.

Sarah:

Sam: And let's not forget about peer pressure, like trying drugs or alcohol.

Sarah: Right, that's a serious issue too.

Sam: Yeah, you're right. Teenagers face a lot of challenges, but we can help each other out.

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Sam: Hey Sarah, have you thought about what your dream job might be?

Sarah: Yeah, I've always wanted to be a veterinarian.

Sam: I've dreamt of becoming a pilot.

Sarah: That's awesome!

Sam: Yeah, I think it would be amazing to travel around the world.

Sarah: Definitely!

Sam: For sure! What about your friend Emily? What's her dream job?

Sarah: She wants to be a fashion designer.

Sam: That's neat! It's cool how everyone has different dreams.

Sarah: Yeah, it's like we're all pieces of a puzzle, each with our own unique passion.

Sam: Exactly!

Rearrange the conversation.

Joe: Hey Kathy, have you ever talked to our students about their dream jobs?

• It's wonderful to see them pursue their passions.
• Absolutely! We should encourage them to follow their dreams and work hard.
• Like our jobs! That's interesting! I've also heard a few students talk about wanting to be firefighters.
• Wow, that's admirable! They need to be brave and strong to be firefighters.
• Yeah, some want to be doctors, others dream of becoming teachers.
• Definitely. And some students are passionate about becoming artists or musicians.

Kathy: Yes. It's our job to support them in achieving their goals.

Joe: I agree. I'm proud of our students for dreaming big.

Rearrange the conversation.

Joe: Hey Kathy, have you noticed any problems with our students lately?

Kathy: Yeah, some of them seem really stressed about upcoming exams.

• Agreed. And let's not forget about peer pressure, especially with social media.
• I've noticed that too. And some of them struggle to keep up with homework.
• Definitely. Also, some students seem to lack confidence in themselves.
• Maybe we should reduce some homework. I think a few students are having trouble with bullying.
• That's a shame. We should encourage them to believe in their abilities.
• Right, we need to educate them on making good choices online.
• That's concerning. Bullying is very bad. We need to address that right away.

Kathy: Exactly. It's important to support our students through these challenges.