Ejercicio Texto 2 - Cuestión 5 · Inglés PAU Asturias Extraordinaria 2024

Texto 2

Responsible citizenship

As teenagers become young adults, it is crucial to help them develop personal responsibility and learn about ethical values that make them good citizens in contemporary society. By encouraging them to take responsibility for their choices and actions, we can help them understand how their behaviour affects both themselves and others. Persuading young adults to have empathy, respect, and integrity as important values helps them build strong connections with others, get along in diverse communities, and make positive contributions to society. When they understand their role in society and care about others, they can actively participate in activities like community service, volunteering, or other projects about important issues. This way, they can make a real impact and make the world a better place.

In today's digital age, it is vital to emphasize the importance of critical thinking and media literacy as young adults grow up. If we tell them to call things into question, check where information comes from, and think for themselves, we will be giving them the tools they need to handle the huge amount of information out there and distinguish between reliable sources and misinformation. When teenagers are encouraged to be curious and careful in their thinking, they can help create a society where people have good knowledge, make wise choices, and share conversations about important topics. By teaching them about media literacy, they can see when information is one-sided, distrust stereotypes, and develop a wider perspective. This is really important for a community that wants to grow and include everyone.

Being a good citizen in today's world means accepting and celebrating different cultures and having a global perspective. When young adults value and show respect for diverse cultures, beliefs and traditions, they build up a sense of inclusiveness and open-mindedness. Getting involved in activities that expose them to different cultures expands their knowledge and understanding of other people's ways of life. Promoting global awareness also helps teenagers to learn about global problems like climate change, social inequalities, and human rights.

Fill the gaps with the correct, most appropriate word in each case. (0,25 por acierto = 1 punto)

5. The transition (A)

adolescence to young adulthood is a critical period for developing responsible citizenship. Ethical values, critical thinking (B)

with cultural diversity provide young adults (C)

the basis to (D)

part in the creation of a better society for all.