2021 május 6-i emelt érettségi

Task 2
You have read the following post on the internet forum Generation
Gap:

So, the thing is this. Ever since I was 11 or so, I’ve had a big passion for computer games. At that time,
we were relatively poor since my parents had divorced and my mother had problems with money. It
had been like this for a long time until earlier this year when my mother got married for the second
time. My stepfather is a rather rich dude who just lets her use his credit card and never asks questions
about her spending.

So, you know, as my 17th bday is in a couple of weeks and she has the money, I told her I'd really like
a gamer laptop as a gift. She has been promising for more than a year to me that as soon as she was
able economically, she would buy me a really good laptop. However, when I showed her in the
catalogue which model I had in mind she came up with the lamest excuses ever, such as a €1000 gift
for a teen is too much and stuff like that.

I don't want to appear ungrateful for what I have but I've been "dreaming" of this for like 6 years, and
now she has the money, so I can’t see the reason why she should refuse my request just like that.
What do you think I could do to make her change her mind? I’m even considering turning to my
stepfather directly as we are on very good terms.

Do you think it’s a good idea?

Sam 17 (almost)
Write a comment of 200-250 words to Sam in which you give your
opinion about
• Sam’s feelings and expectations,
• his mother’s attitude,
• expensive presents for teens in general,
• what Sam should do.
Begin your comment like this:
Sam:

…………………

Sam,

I have just read your post ad I would like to comment on it.

I have been in your situation once, and so I think I know how you might be feeling. You
are upset, no doubt, however, I think that you should look at this argument from your
mother’s side as well. For example, she herself may not have the money to buy you your
gaming laptop and she doesn’t want to use your stepfather’s money for it.
On the other hand, however, the way your mother acted, and her attitude towards this
argument make her look like a cheapskate who thinks that you are not worth the money
she spends on you.

In my opinion, a thousand-dollar gift for a teenager is not necessarily a lot of money,

but it’s also something you shouldn’t get every year. What I mean by this is that
expensive gifts should be given on major occasions such as turning 18 or passing a major
exam. At least this is how my parents did things. I got my motorbike when I got
accepted into university.

From my point of view, the best thing that you can do is to prove to ypur mother that
you are worthy of that laptop and if that doesn’t work, then you can still ask your
stepfather about it. And, as a last resort, you can still suggest getting the gift as a
combined present for your next birthday and Christmas.

I hope my ideas may help you,

best of luck,

Simon