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ed to take the test later. 2. Students need strict rules. 3. Parents should not be too strict with teenagers. Read the statements. Then discuss them with your group. 1e A:I think Peter should ... B:I don39。t agree. C:I think ... Are you allowed to make your own decisions at home?What kinds of decisions? Discuss the questions in your groups. 2a Should I Be Allowed to Make My Own Decisions? Many teenagers have hobbies. But sometimes these can get in the way of their schoolwork, and parents might worry about their success at school. Teenagers often think they should be allowed to practice their hobbies as much as they want. Do you agree? First, look at the title of the passage. Answer “yes” or “no”. Find out how many in your group agree with you. Then read the passage. Does your answer change? 2b Liu Yu, a fifteenyearold boy from Shandong, is a running star. He is on his school team and has always wanted to be a professional runner when he grows up. However, his parents won’t allow him to train so much. “Of course we want to see him achieve his dreams,” says Mr. Liu. “And we know how much he loves running. My wife and I have supported every one of