Cover of the textbook Performer B2 - Student's Book

The key answer of exercise 4

The key to exercise solutions in chapter 5 - Writing for the textbook Performer B2 - Student's Book with authors Marina Spiazzi, Marina Tavella, Margaret Layton from Zanichelli

Question

Read the essay again and answer the questions at the side of the text.

Answer

  1. Introduction → "Lifelong learning is the continuous building of skills and knowledge throughout the life of an individual."
  2. Writer's opinion → "In my opinion," "It is clear to me," "Moreover, in my opinion," "I strongly believe."
  3. Advancing the argument → "It can include both formal and informal types of education," "Gen Z learners need to be focusing more on their personal development nowadays, not just on their academic skills," "It is clear to me that as learners we need to be adapting in order not to be left behind in an ever-changing world," "Digitalisation and globalisation have shifted the focus from qualification-based to skills-based jobs," and "Moreover, lifelong learning can offer many long-term benefits."
  4. Conclusion → "In conclusion." The final point emphasizes the importance of developing skills alongside formal education.