Takeover Day
Want to be a football coach, a policeman or a musician? If you could do any job for a day, what would it be? Takeover Day offers young people this chance.
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Takeover Day is an event for young people to "take over" the day from adults(成年人）. Of course, it's difficult to give somcone the job of a film star or a model! However, Takeover Day has offered young pcople jobs as news reporters, teachers and even politicians(政客）. The event serves two purposes. First, it gives young people experience in different kinds of jobs. Second, adults can learn from young people's opinions and fresh ideas. Here's what the students say about their Takeover Day. |
Simon, 16, went to Coventry Football Chub. He became conch of the football team for a day. "Having a go at training professional players was an unforgettable experience,"said Simon. "If I had the chance, I would do this job every day. " |
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Sally, 15, became the head teacher of her school. "I'd go mad if I were a head teacher!"she said. "So many meetings!" Sally thinks she learned a lot. "My favourite part of the day was meeting the school cook and improving the school menus for the week. It was a great chance to tell her what we really like eating!" |
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Paul, 17, spent the day with an important politician. He even went to a meeting at Buckingham Palace! Paul thought that if everyone had the chance to follow a politician for a day: they'd be amazed. "It isnt a nine-to-five job. It's 24/7, "he said. "We even had no time for lunch." |
