Topic 1: Talk about a problem that you have had at school or at home. Topic 2: Which skills do teens need to develop in order to become independent and why are those skills necessary?    

Topic 1: Talk about a problem that you have had at school or at home.

Everyone has had a problem and I am not an exception. I suffered from the pressure and stress of learning. I was not good at English, actually, my latest English test grade was not good. My parents were disappointed in me. I felt so sad and had negative thinking about myself. I think the reason maybe lack of motivation. Luckily, I got some advice from my best friend. He is very good at English. First, in English classes, I should pay attention to what the teacher said and remember its content, then practice. I can ask him to practise speaking English, also the teachers. Second, maybe I could find a tutor to teach me at home or go to an English center. Last, I should try to study harder. I ought to rewrite and remember new words and grammar whenever I have free time. Finally, my grades were better thanks to my best friend as well as my effort.