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rite of passage
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an event or ceremony marking an important change in someone's life
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milestone
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a significant moment or turning point in your life
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coming of age
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the point at which a young person is treated as an adult
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graduation
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the ceremony where you receive your diploma after finishing studies
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quinceañera
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a Latin American celebration of a girl's fifteenth birthday and her step into adulthood
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to grow up
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to become an adult; to develop and mature
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to become independent
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to start looking after yourself and making your own decisions
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a turning point
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a moment when an important change happens; a 'before and after'
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tradition
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a custom or belief passed down within a family or culture
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unforgettable
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so special or memorable that you will never forget it
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How do you introduce an opinion in English?
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In my opinion… / From my point of view… / It seems to me that…
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Give two connectors to link ideas.
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however (contrast), therefore (conclusion) — also: moreover, although.
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Which register suits a blog for other students?
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Informal — friendly and personal, addressing the reader directly.
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Name the three Paper 1 criteria.
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A Language (12), B Message (12), C Conceptual understanding (6).
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