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B1 – Intermediate<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

More students in the US are choosing skilled jobs instead of college. Jobs like welding and plumbing pay well and do not need a degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the the moment, some college students use AI to do their schoolwork, which makes people question the value of college. Because of this, more people support training programs that teach practical skills and lead to good jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listen to this audio and read the transcript about US students choosing skilled trades instead of going to college.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/newsinlevels.com\/products\/ai-and-college-degrees-level-3<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does \u201cskilled trade<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cMore students in the US are choosing <\/em>skilled trades<\/em><\/strong> instead of going to college.<\/em>\u201d Use the term in a sentence. Give a synonym.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does \u201cfield<\/strong>\u201d mean here, \u201cMany high school students are offered well-paid jobs in\u00a0welding, plumbing, or similar <\/em>fields<\/em><\/strong> right after graduation.<\/em>\u201d Use the word in a sentence. Give a synonym.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does \u201cshop class<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cThey want to bring back <\/em>shop classes<\/em><\/strong> and support programs where students learn real-life skills.<\/em>\u201d Use the term in a sentence. Give a synonym.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Why are more students choosing skilled trades instead of going to college?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Do you think skilled trade jobs are a good alternative to college? Why or why not?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. How is AI affecting students\u2019 learning in college?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Do you think using AI tools for schoolwork is helpful or harmful? Explain.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Do you think schools should focus more on practical skills like shop classes? Why? \u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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