Choose one of the topics a) or b). Write about 250 words.

Are young people turning away from traditions and rituals?

On an online blog, you have come across the following announcement:

Images generated with ChatGPT Blog posts wanted! Are young people turning away from traditions and rituals? Name some popular rituals and/or traditions that are typical of your home region or family. Describe one of them in detail. Explain why rituals and/or traditions are or are not important to you. Conclude whether young people are turning away from traditions and rituals. The most outstanding posts will be published on our blog.

What makes my generation special

A popular online youth magazine is running the series “What makes my generation special”. Teens are invited to share their views on what the young generation has to offer the world.

Write an article, in which you

• compare the given information with your own experiences,

• add at least one new aspect that makes your generation stand out, and

• give examples of what others can learn from your generation.

A survey of over 3,000 young Australians in 2025 found that they are • prioritising personal success over traditional ideals. • thinking carefully about what they buy – and why. • craving connection in spite of being sceptical of social media.

Adapted from: https://www.crowddna.com/2025/04/australias-gen-z-are-getting-real/ [accessed: 21 July 2025]

The formal features of a blog entry should be taken into account (e.g. headline or greeting, introduction, main part, conclusion, language appropriate to the audience).

A reasonable approach would be to

• name some popular rituals and/or traditions that are typical of your home region or family and describe one of them in detail, e.g. family gatherings and traditional food, clothing and local festivities, woodwork,

• explain why rituals and/or traditions are or are not important to you, e.g. why: feeling of togetherness, delicious food; why not: boring, time-consuming, outdated,

• conclude whether young people are turning away from traditions and rituals.

The formal features of an article should be taken into account (e.g. headline, introduction, main part, conclusion, possibly a slightly informal register).

A reasonable approach would be to

• compare the given information with your own experiences regarding ambitions, consumer choices and social media use,

• add at least one new aspect that makes your generation stand out, e.g. awareness of social justice, environmental consciousness, digital fluency,

• give examples of what others can learn from your generation.