Future Aspirations of a 14-Year-Old

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What does Mike hope to achieve with his GCSE exams?

To travel the world
To learn about Aboriginal culture
To pass with great results (correct)
To become a scientist

Mike plans to fall in love and have many children in the future.

False (B)

What does Mike plan to do after taking a year off when he turns 18?

Travel around the world

Mike wants to learn about the culture of the ______ family while staying in Sydney.

<p>Aboriginal</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the activities Mike plans to do with their descriptions:

<p>Snorkelling = Exploring underwater life at the Great Barrier Reef Studying = Preparing for his GCSE exams Space travel = Aspiring to fly to space one day Living with an Aboriginal family = Learning about the natives of Australia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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What are GCSEs?

An exam at the end of secondary school that students take in England and Wales.

Who are the Aboriginal people?

The native people of Australia, known for their rich cultural heritage and traditions.

What is the Great Barrier Reef?

A vast underwater ecosystem off the coast of Australia, famous for its coral reefs and marine life.

Who is Albert Einstein?

A scientist famous for his contributions to physics, particularly his theory of relativity.

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What is travelling?

It's going to different places, often for exploring, discovering and learning different cultures

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Study Notes

Future Plans

The author, a 14-year-old, has aspirations for future life.
First goal is to pass GCSE exams with high marks.
At 18, plans a year-long trip around the globe; first stop is Sydney, Australia.
Wishes to experience Aboriginal Australian culture and learn their customs.
Intends to visit the Great Barrier Reef for snorkeling.
Hopes to swim with sharks or whales, but recognizes their protected status.
Future career goal is to become a scientist, aspiring to Einstein-level intellect.
Plans to travel extensively and potentially go to space.
Does not want many children but hopes to fall in love.