Thema 5: Tough Choices
Prüfling A
Growing up in today's world, adolescents face difficult decisions. Comment on the material. The American workforce and teenage dreams(selected statistics)
Adapted from:
https://www.crresearch.com/blog/current-labor-force [accessed: 22 March 2022]
https://www.crresearch.com/blog/current-labor-force [accessed: 22 March 2022]
Agree on what should be taken into consideration in the process of decision-making.
Prüfling B
Growing up in today's world, adolescents face difficult decisions. Comment on the material. Options for reducing your carbon footprint
Agree on what should be taken into consideration in the process of decision-making.
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Please note that these solutions are only suggestions. There are various possibilities for argumentation.
Please note that these solutions are only suggestions. There are various possibilities for argumentation.
- Here we are then.
- Let's talk about possible goals and what to achieve in the next 5 years. How will these goals and ideas open up an endless array of opportunities and at the same time will come with certain constraints.
- Let's start with...
- On the one hand / on the other hand
- It must be considered
- In my opinion / I think, personally, ...
- I agree / I disagree
Possible introductions to the topic and the argumentations
Prüfungsteilnehmer A
- the statistics reveal a contrasting trend between the US workforce and teenagers' perception of dream jobs
- there's a significant discrepancy between their ideals and the actual reality of available employment opportunities
- what is most striking, however, is that none of the young people see themselves in an administrative, office, or product-related job, and the majority end up there
- the majority of dream jobs are in the arts, entertainment, sports or media, but only 2% end up there according to statistics
- this illustrates the disparity between young people's perceptions of their dream job and the actual reality they encounter in the workforce.
Comment on the material
Prüfungsteilnehmer B
- the material shows ways to reduce your ecological footprint and how much CO2 this reduction represents
- these options include diet, daily transportation, family and vacation planning
Comment on the material
carbon footprint
carbon footprint
Argumente für beide Prüfungsteilnehmer
- decisions regarding their educational path, such as selecting high school courses, considering college, or deciding whether to pursue further studies after high school
- they confront decisions related to increasing independence and taking responsibility for their actions
this includes choices about managing finances, time management, and decision-making without parental guidance
- decisions influenced by their peers, such as choices about substance use, risky behaviors, or conformity to social norms
- they must consider their own values, priorities, and the potential consequences of these decisions
- decisions regarding their future, such as setting goals, making long-term plans, and considering their desired lifestyle
- they may need to weigh options related to career paths, financial planning, and personal ambitions
further decisions faced
- reflect on their values, strengths, interests, and long-term goals
- seek information and explore different options related to the decision at hand
- the consequences of their decisions may have on various aspects of their lives, such as relationships, academic pursuits, and personal well-being and have to be taken into consideration
- weighing potential advantages and disadvantages of each option is important
facts needed to be taken into consideration