Many young people are very aware of the __________ of the flexible workplace; they understand that redundancy, downsizing and freelancing are all part of modern working life
pitfalls
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My guidance counsellors were horrified at my plans to become a writer. I'm glad I didn't change my plans to suit them. Even so, their faith in _________ career paths was well-founded.
rigid
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A job for life is not in their vocabulary; neither is _____________ but secure job that is boring but pays the bills.
dead-end
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thief
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shark
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shark
Other team loses 10 points!
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baam
Lose 25 points!
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Today's 14 and 15-year-olds are ____________. They are optimistic about their prospects
ambitious
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It's important for children to learn how to be independent, ___________ and resilient.
resourseful
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The future belongs to quick-thinking people. This means that a 14-year-old who sees her working future as a kind of adventure, to be made up as she goes along is not necessarily being ______________.
unrealistic
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Many young people are very aware of the pitfalls of the ____________ workplace; they understand that redundancy, downsizing and freelancing are all part of modern working life
flexible
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A little bit of encouragement can help people a lot. If nothing else, a bit of optimism from an adult can serve as an ____________ to the constant criticism of teenagers in the press.
antidote
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thief
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fairy
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rocket
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banana
Go to last place!
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15
Young people need ___________ information on the sort of training they need to pursue the career of their dreams.
solid
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10
But the world has changed. The _________ economy is not kind to yesterday's diligent and dependable worker.
global
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monster
Reset all scores!
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rocket
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shark
Other team loses 10 points!
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thief
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15
What is the writer's _________ to the changing job market?
attitude
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What kind of employment would teenagers like to have? - A job that gives them ______________.
fulfillment
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Workers that are not resourceful could be _________ ___________.