Упр.2 Юнит 3 Урок 4 ГДЗ English Кузовлев 10-11 класс

Who do these opinions about young people belong to: an elderly person, a middle-aged person, a teenager?

A. More violence, more vandalism exists than it did ten years ago. Many people say that their lives have been made miserable by young people out on the street late at night. Young people are more violent than ever. All those groups or subcultures are awful, because all of their members are violent. They only think about rebellion against society, its laws, they reject everything, they protest against their parents and school. I think they are potential criminals, their groups are like gangs. I think all these groups should be forbidden.

B. Violence is the symptom of problems in the society. Teenagers don’t live in a desert. Home, school, and neighbourhoods are part of the individual environment. They play a great role in the expression of violence. A society cannot suggest anything really worthwhile for teens. There are not many organisations that are interesting for teens. There are not enough sports clubs. Besides many hobbies and sports are expensive, and teens can’t afford them. That’s why they are rebellious. Crime for teens is an expression of their inability to join in society. At different levels: social, economic or cultural. Teens don’t think much about their future life. They want to live now. Being in a group is like living a real life for them. To be a fan of something or someone is a hobby, to be a hippie, for example, it’s a life.

C. It seems to me that the media makes the situation worse. The bad image of youth groups is presented by the press. These groups are not that bad as they are thought to be. Teens want to show off. But at the same time a lot of teens think about changing the world for the best. They help people around them. They help nature. I am sure, teenagers will become good citizens. Some who were punks became editors of famous newspapers. And I know a person who was a hippie and some years later became a president of a big country. A subculture is a way of life. It is not a fan club; it is a real life for teens.

The opinions above are different. How do the people

• show that they are totally against youth groups?
• explain the existence of violence among teens?
• show that teens are not as bad as they are thought to be?

Which arguments do you approve or disapprove of?