People Want Help With Money and Jobs
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Young People Want Jobs
Emily is nineteen years old. She finished school last year. Now she wants a job, but companies do not hire her. She applies for many jobs. She waits, but nobody calls. Emily wants the government to give money to businesses. Then businesses can hire young people like her.
Fuel Costs Too Much
Dave drives cars for work. He buys petrol every week. This year, petrol costs more money than before. Dave spends three hundred fifty pounds each month on fuel. He drives sixty-two miles to work. He cannot buy a new car because cars are too expensive. Dave wants the government to make fuel cheaper.
Rent is Very Expensive
Robert is twenty-nine years old. He lives with his parents. He wants to move out, but rent is too expensive. A small flat costs two-thirds of his money. He also pays for his car, food, and bills. Robert says he cannot afford to live alone. He needs help from the government.
Discussion Questions
- Why does Emily want the government to give money to businesses?
- How much money does Dave spend on fuel each month?
- What is Robert's biggest problem with living alone?
- Who needs help from the government in this lesson?
- What does the Budget do?
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