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The New York Times readers react to Susan Greenberg's article (document A). Write two comments expressing different opinions that will be posted under her article on The New York Times website.
In Fervent Support of the ‘Gap Year' by Susan H. Greenberg
The New York Times, January 4, 2015
I wasn't enthusiastic when my daughter first floated her plan to take a “gap year” before college. I didn't see the point of delaying that great intellectual awakening. And what if her gap year turned into a permanent crevasse and she never earned a degree? […] But she needed a break. Besides, my husband and I weren't eager to pay for a college education she wasn't ready for. […]
She remained preternaturally calm about the prospect of moving overseas until about a month before her departure. “I hope I don't freak out when I get there,” she remarked one day. “You know, being in a foreign country where I don't know anyone, not speaking the language, living by myself…” I, of course, had been silently considering that possibility for months. But rather than scream, “Well, DUH! Shouldn't you have thought about that before?” I simply said, “What's the worst that can happen? If you hate it, you'll do something else.”
I needn't have worried. Taking a gap year turned out to be one of the smartest decisions my daughter has ever made. She had a spectacular experience in Salzburg, bonding with her lost family, perfecting her German, traveling through Europe with assorted new friends, and otherwise developing the confidence and skills necessary to navigate unfamiliar terrain.
By the time she started college this fall, she couldn't have been better prepared – or more excited. She approached the whole experience of picking classes, making friends and trying new activities with a newfound sense of purpose and perspective. The gap year broadened her academic interests […] as well as deepened her extracurricular ones.
Quel type de texte faut-il rédiger ?
In Fervent Support of the ‘Gap Year' by Susan H. Greenberg
The New York Times, January 4, 2015
I wasn't enthusiastic when my daughter first floated her plan to take a “gap year” before college. I didn't see the point of delaying that great intellectual awakening. And what if her gap year turned into a permanent crevasse and she never earned a degree? […] But she needed a break. Besides, my husband and I weren't eager to pay for a college education she wasn't ready for. […]
She remained preternaturally calm about the prospect of moving overseas until about a month before her departure. “I hope I don't freak out when I get there,” she remarked one day. “You know, being in a foreign country where I don't know anyone, not speaking the language, living by myself…” I, of course, had been silently considering that possibility for months. But rather than scream, “Well, DUH! Shouldn't you have thought about that before?” I simply said, “What's the worst that can happen? If you hate it, you'll do something else.”
I needn't have worried. Taking a gap year turned out to be one of the smartest decisions my daughter has ever made. She had a spectacular experience in Salzburg, bonding with her lost family, perfecting her German, traveling through Europe with assorted new friends, and otherwise developing the confidence and skills necessary to navigate unfamiliar terrain.
By the time she started college this fall, she couldn't have been better prepared – or more excited. She approached the whole experience of picking classes, making friends and trying new activities with a newfound sense of purpose and perspective. The gap year broadened her academic interests […] as well as deepened her extracurricular ones.
Quelles conventions faut-il respecter ?
In Fervent Support of the ‘Gap Year' by Susan H. Greenberg
The New York Times, January 4, 2015
I wasn't enthusiastic when my daughter first floated her plan to take a “gap year” before college. I didn't see the point of delaying that great intellectual awakening. And what if her gap year turned into a permanent crevasse and she never earned a degree? […] But she needed a break. Besides, my husband and I weren't eager to pay for a college education she wasn't ready for. […]
She remained preternaturally calm about the prospect of moving overseas until about a month before her departure. “I hope I don't freak out when I get there,” she remarked one day. “You know, being in a foreign country where I don't know anyone, not speaking the language, living by myself…” I, of course, had been silently considering that possibility for months. But rather than scream, “Well, DUH! Shouldn't you have thought about that before?” I simply said, “What's the worst that can happen? If you hate it, you'll do something else.”
I needn't have worried. Taking a gap year turned out to be one of the smartest decisions my daughter has ever made. She had a spectacular experience in Salzburg, bonding with her lost family, perfecting her German, traveling through Europe with assorted new friends, and otherwise developing the confidence and skills necessary to navigate unfamiliar terrain.
By the time she started college this fall, she couldn't have been better prepared – or more excited. She approached the whole experience of picking classes, making friends and trying new activities with a newfound sense of purpose and perspective. The gap year broadened her academic interests […] as well as deepened her extracurricular ones.
Quelle expression permet de nuancer un propos ?
In Fervent Support of the ‘Gap Year' by Susan H. Greenberg
The New York Times, January 4, 2015
I wasn't enthusiastic when my daughter first floated her plan to take a “gap year” before college. I didn't see the point of delaying that great intellectual awakening. And what if her gap year turned into a permanent crevasse and she never earned a degree? […] But she needed a break. Besides, my husband and I weren't eager to pay for a college education she wasn't ready for. […]
She remained preternaturally calm about the prospect of moving overseas until about a month before her departure. “I hope I don't freak out when I get there,” she remarked one day. “You know, being in a foreign country where I don't know anyone, not speaking the language, living by myself…” I, of course, had been silently considering that possibility for months. But rather than scream, “Well, DUH! Shouldn't you have thought about that before?” I simply said, “What's the worst that can happen? If you hate it, you'll do something else.”
I needn't have worried. Taking a gap year turned out to be one of the smartest decisions my daughter has ever made. She had a spectacular experience in Salzburg, bonding with her lost family, perfecting her German, traveling through Europe with assorted new friends, and otherwise developing the confidence and skills necessary to navigate unfamiliar terrain.
By the time she started college this fall, she couldn't have been better prepared – or more excited. She approached the whole experience of picking classes, making friends and trying new activities with a newfound sense of purpose and perspective. The gap year broadened her academic interests […] as well as deepened her extracurricular ones.
Quel terme, synonyme de "children" permet de se référer aux enfants ?
In Fervent Support of the ‘Gap Year' by Susan H. Greenberg
The New York Times, January 4, 2015
I wasn't enthusiastic when my daughter first floated her plan to take a “gap year” before college. I didn't see the point of delaying that great intellectual awakening. And what if her gap year turned into a permanent crevasse and she never earned a degree? […] But she needed a break. Besides, my husband and I weren't eager to pay for a college education she wasn't ready for. […]
She remained preternaturally calm about the prospect of moving overseas until about a month before her departure. “I hope I don't freak out when I get there,” she remarked one day. “You know, being in a foreign country where I don't know anyone, not speaking the language, living by myself…” I, of course, had been silently considering that possibility for months. But rather than scream, “Well, DUH! Shouldn't you have thought about that before?” I simply said, “What's the worst that can happen? If you hate it, you'll do something else.”
I needn't have worried. Taking a gap year turned out to be one of the smartest decisions my daughter has ever made. She had a spectacular experience in Salzburg, bonding with her lost family, perfecting her German, traveling through Europe with assorted new friends, and otherwise developing the confidence and skills necessary to navigate unfamiliar terrain.
By the time she started college this fall, she couldn't have been better prepared – or more excited. She approached the whole experience of picking classes, making friends and trying new activities with a newfound sense of purpose and perspective. The gap year broadened her academic interests […] as well as deepened her extracurricular ones.
Quel verbe prépositionnel traduit le fait de "tomber par hasard sur quelque chose" ?
In Fervent Support of the ‘Gap Year' by Susan H. Greenberg
The New York Times, January 4, 2015
I wasn't enthusiastic when my daughter first floated her plan to take a “gap year” before college. I didn't see the point of delaying that great intellectual awakening. And what if her gap year turned into a permanent crevasse and she never earned a degree? […] But she needed a break. Besides, my husband and I weren't eager to pay for a college education she wasn't ready for. […]
She remained preternaturally calm about the prospect of moving overseas until about a month before her departure. “I hope I don't freak out when I get there,” she remarked one day. “You know, being in a foreign country where I don't know anyone, not speaking the language, living by myself…” I, of course, had been silently considering that possibility for months. But rather than scream, “Well, DUH! Shouldn't you have thought about that before?” I simply said, “What's the worst that can happen? If you hate it, you'll do something else.”
I needn't have worried. Taking a gap year turned out to be one of the smartest decisions my daughter has ever made. She had a spectacular experience in Salzburg, bonding with her lost family, perfecting her German, traveling through Europe with assorted new friends, and otherwise developing the confidence and skills necessary to navigate unfamiliar terrain.
By the time she started college this fall, she couldn't have been better prepared – or more excited. She approached the whole experience of picking classes, making friends and trying new activities with a newfound sense of purpose and perspective. The gap year broadened her academic interests […] as well as deepened her extracurricular ones.
- Le texte doit comprendre deux parties, chaque partie exprimant un avis différent de l'autre.
- Il faut respecter les codes des forums en ligne (nom/date).
- Il doit y avoir un lien thématique avec le document.
Robin - January 16th
Dear Susan, I couldn't agree more with you. As a parent, I went through the same situation with our son. I'm really glad I came across your article as it opened my eyes on different things: first the necessity for our children to start making their own decisions when they turn 18. Second, I realized I was actually scared to let my son go abroad, on his own as it reminded me of my limits as a father. To some extent, this experience was beneficial to both my son and I as we both learned to let things go. I think all parents should read your article as it is very enlightening!
Best regards
Johana - January 18th
Dear Susan, although I usually appreciate your articles I must say that the one about gap-years left me speechless. Indeed, I cannot imagine how a responsible parent could even think about letting their kids go away unchaperoned for several months; it is nonsense in my view as they still have so much to learn, they are vulnerable and naive, although they won't admit it. It is our responsibility to stand up and refuse to let them go. Being a parent does imply sometimes that we have to make harsh decisions for the well-being of our offspring. They may not like it, but someday, they'll thank us for this.
Sincerely