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The key answer of exercise 3

The key to exercise solutions in chapter Active citizenship lab 3 - Lesson 1 for the textbook Performer B1 Phases, Vol. 1 with authors M. Spiazzi, M. Tavella, M. Layton, E. Fiordiliso from Zanichelli

Question

Look at the graph about the percentage of young people in education and in the labour market in the world. Complete the table. Then answer the questions.

Answer

1

% of teens

  • attend school/collage/university and have a job: 5.3
  • don't attend school, but work: 10.0
  • are NEET: 14.6
  • attend school, don't work: 70.1

% of young adults

  • attend school/collage/university and have a job: 8.0
  • don't attend school, but work: 39.3
  • are NEET: 26.9
  • attend school, don't work: 25.8

2

Sample answer

NEET individuals may earn a living through informal work, government assistance, or support from family and friends. They may live with family or friends, in temporary accommodations, or face homelessness, depending on their financial situation and support networks. Access to stable and affordable housing is a significant concern for NEET individuals, impacting their ability to address other aspects of their lives.