A&S - B1.2 - HOW CREATIVE SHOULD WE BE?
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What is one of the most important skills for future jobs by 2020 according to the World Economic Forum?

  • Creativity (correct)
  • Problem-solving
  • Critical thinking
  • Communication
  • What is Bernadette Duffy's profession?

  • Early years consultant (correct)
  • Teacher
  • Entrepreneur
  • Artist
  • What does Rob think we should do less of in schools?

  • Focus on teaching skills (correct)
  • Focus on creativity
  • Focus on problem-solving
  • Focus on communication
  • What should everyone do on a daily basis to foster creativity?

    <p>Spend 15 minutes of unfocused time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the BBC rely on for its success?

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

    What does 'redress the balance' mean?

    <p>Make things fairer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is creativity described in the text?

    <p>As something that is in the bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Rob say at the end of the text?

    <p>Bye bye</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What website does the text suggest for English learners?

    <p>clearningenglish.com</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of Bernadette Duffy's advice?

    <p>Teaching skills in a way that is easily measured and tested</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • Creativity is in the bones of Rob, who is a very creative person.

    • The World Economic Forum forecasts that by 2020, creativity will be in the top three most important skills for future jobs.

    • This is particularly relevant for younger people who will be entering the world of work soon.

    • Bernadette Duffy, an early years consultant, believes that we need to teach skills in a way that is easily measured and tested.

    • She says we need to focus on teaching skills legitimately, which means fairly and reasonably.

    • Rob thinks that we focus too much on teaching skills in schools.

    • Creativity is important in all areas of life.

    • On a daily basis, everyone should take fifteen minutes of unfocused time to start forming new connections between disparate ideas.

    • Creativity is the lifeblood of the BBC.

    • Redress the balance means to make things fairer and more equal.

    • Creativity is something that runs through someone's veins.

    • clearningenglish.com for more great learning English content. That’s all we have time for now. Do join us again though. Goodbye. 

    Rob Bye bye!

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