U9 / READING.- TURNING 18

Select the general idea of the post, Turning 18.

• Age laws are very similar around the world.

• Many things are illegal until you’re 18.

• Age laws can sometimes be confusing and unfair.

Children become adults at more or less the same age in most societies around the world.

• True

• False

Becoming an adult brings rights, for example, being able to vote, get married, or drive.

• True

• False

Being an adult don't bring responsabilities such as: brings responsibilities, such as having to work and pay taxes.

• True

• False

In Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Colombia, the legal driving age is __________.

• 16

• 14

• 18

In some states in the U.S., you can drive as a learner at _____

• 18

• 16

• 14

in France, New Zealand, or Algeria, you’re not an adult until you’re __, but you can start work at __.

• 18/16

• 16/18

In Scotland, Cuba, and Brazil, in these countries you can vote at ___.

• 18

• 16

• 14

In Indonesia, you’re not a legal adult until you’re __.

• 18

• 20

• 16

In two states in the U.S., young people don’t become legal adults until the age of 19.

• True

• False