## Introduction

Many people believe that you, Gen Z will be more prepared for the future work environment than generations before you. What do you think? Do you think that that’s true? Do you feel prepared for the world of work? Or not? Why?
Preparation for the working world is something that most people agree is important. Read on and find out!

This second section contains 7 steps. Work them through step by step.

Step | Activity |
|  | Introduction | Find out what you already know.
Step 1 |  | Speaking and writing | Make a list of different ways of working with explanation. Discuss questions with a classmate.
Step 2 |  | Reading | First make notes and then read an article about Growing up teens and the Gig Economy. Answer questions with your classmate.
Step 3 |  | Words | An exercise with words from the text. Also an exercise to complete sentences.
Step 4 |  | Speaking | Answer and discuss questions about getting work in the gig economy.
Step 5 |  | Grammar | Theory about The Future. Complete the sentences in the table. An exercise to fill in the correct form.
Step 6 |  | Listening | Make a list of websites you visit when you plan your holidays. Listen to a conversation about a student's trip to South Africa. Make notes about apps and sites he mention. A fill in gaps exercise after listening the conversation.
Step 7 |  | Task | Read the memo about the innovative idea. Make a list of qualities to work out this idea. Write questions and interview a classmate.
|  | Evaluation | Reflecting on what you have learned.

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