How adults influence young people - Sample Test 2

C1 Advanced · Essay · C1 Advanced Handbook, Cambridge English

You must answer this question. Write your answer in 220–260 words in an appropriate style.

You may, if you wish, make use of the opinions expressed in the discussion, but you should use your own words as far as possible.

Write an essay discussing two of the ways in your notes that adults can influence younger people's behaviour. You should explain which way you think is more effective, giving reasons to support your opinion.

giving rules

setting an example

offering advice

Sometimes it's fun to break the rules!

If you admire somebody, you try to behave like them.

Young people don't always listen.

Your class has listened to a radio discussion about how adults can be a good influence on younger people. You have made the notes below:

Ways adults can influence how younger people behave:

Some opinions expressed in the discussion:

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