VIII. Complete the conversation about becoming independent, using the responses (A-F) given. There is one extra response.
A. Parents should take the time to teach us how to deal with a fire or an electric shock at home.
B. When teens learn how to use their time wisely, they not only get more tasks finished, they also feel good about themselves and their abilities as well.
C. In order to live independently, a teen will need to have a job.
D. It’s the life skill that teens need to learn to become independent, and they don’t depend on their parents to go to places.
E. Yeah, we should keep our bodies healthy and clean so that we will be happy while living independently.
F. I think we should identify what you want or set a goal first.
Lan: Nick, in your opinion, what should we do first to become independent?
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Lan: I agree with you, Nick. But in order to take actions to get the goals, you should learn how to get life skills. I think necessary life skills will need to be acquired in order to become a happy and successful adult. What’s next?
Nick: Next, it’s time-management skill. 42 __________________________________________________
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Lan: And I think adults such as our teachers or parents learn how to teach us personal time management skills. And then, transportation skills?
Nick: That’s right - the ability to get from one place to another. 43 ______________________________
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Lan: And they take responsibility for being late. How about the ability to deal with emergencies?
Nick: You’re right, Lan. 44 ______________________________________________________________
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Lan: I agree with you. Security is very important when you’re at home alone. We should also have healthy lifestyles to enjoy our lives.
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