• Work in pairs. Which of the two options for school-leavers is more common in your town? Can you think of other options?     
  • Read the article. Match the highlighted words with their meanings.     
  • Read the article again. Match the headings (1-3) with the paragraphs (A-B). There is ONE extra heading.     
  • Read the article again and complete each gap with ONE word.     
  • Work in pairs. Discuss the following questions.
    Which of the two options will be appropriate for you after leaving school? Why?