B1- Intermediate
Gen Zs are having a hard time finding work. Some experts are warning of a career apocalypse.
Read the article how finding a job is getting more difficult for Gen Zs. Be ready to answer the questions that follow.
https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2504/250403-career-apocalypse.html
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “employment” mean? “Students who have just graduated from university cannot find employment.” Use this word in a sentence and give a synonym or similar expression.
- What does “to be better off” mean? “He said young people would “be much better off” if they became plumbers or electricians.” Use this expression in a sentence and give a synonym or similar expression.
- What does “entry-level job” mean? “However, some people say many graduates no longer want to do ‘entry-level‘ jobs.” Use this phrase in a sentence and give a synonym or similar expression.
Discussion Questions:
- What are the reasons it is difficult for Gen Zs to find a job?
- Is there a similar problem among young people in your country? Speak about it.
- Are people studying for “worthless degrees” in your country too? Talk about this.
- Do you agree or disagree: “Young people would “be much better off” if they became plumbers or electricians.”? Explain.
- What is your opinion on this, “New graduates do not want to do “entry-level” jobs. Instead, they want to enter a company at a management level and get well paid in their very first job.”?