Young People in Guernsey Want Better Jobs and Homes
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A recent survey has revealed that many young people in Guernsey want to leave the island. Only 27% of respondents said they wish to stay.
Guernsey is a small island located in the English Channel, between England and France. It has its own government and a small population.
The survey suggests young people are worried about their future on the island. Many said they want better job prospects, meaning more chances to find good work.
Housing was another major concern. Many young people feel that homes in Guernsey are too expensive or hard to find.
These results raise concerns about the island's future workforce. If young people continue to leave, Guernsey could face a shortage of workers in years to come.
The survey highlights a common challenge for small communities: keeping young people from moving away for better opportunities elsewhere.
Local authorities may need to respond to these findings. Possible solutions could include creating more jobs or making housing more affordable.
The full details of the survey have not been widely shared yet, but the findings have already started conversations about the island's future.
Vocabulary10 words
- survey
- a way of asking many people questions to learn their opinions
- respondents
- people who give answers in a survey
- population
- the number of people who live in a place
- job prospects
- the chances of finding good work in the future
- housing
- homes or places where people live
- workforce
- all the people who work in a place or country
- opportunities
- good chances to do something useful
- authorities
- people or groups with power to make decisions
- affordable
- not too expensive; something you can pay for
- shortage
- not having enough of something
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Answer key
1. 27% 2. Job prospects and housing 3. True
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Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
A recent _____ has revealed that many young people in Guernsey want to leave the island. Only 27% of respondents said they wish to _____.
Guernsey is a small island located in the English Channel, between England and France. It has its own government and a small _____.
The survey suggests young people are worried about their future on the island. Many said they want better _____, meaning more chances to find good work.
_____ was another major concern. Many young people feel that homes in Guernsey are too expensive or hard to find.
These results raise concerns about the island's future _____. If young people continue to leave, Guernsey could face a shortage of workers in years to come.
The survey highlights a common challenge for small communities: keeping young people from moving away for better _____ elsewhere.
Local _____ may need to respond to these findings. Possible solutions could include creating more jobs or making housing more affordable.
Discussion questions
- Why do you think young people are leaving small places like Guernsey?
- What could local governments do to keep young people in their communities?
- How important are job prospects and housing when deciding where to live?
- Do you think this is a problem in your own country or city?
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