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A teenager has left K–12 education to work in amarketplace.

Iran is a complex society with a unique form of government.With its vast amount of available resources, its future is full of options. Iran could be its own obstacle in determining whether it grows eco- nomically and in terms of its political influence. It has been powerful many times in the past, and its history offers a vision of the future in which it could be one of the world’s most powerful countries again.

Text-Dependent Questions 1. How do world powers tend to perceive Iran?

2. How does Iran view its relationship with the United States? 3. Name one cause of the protests that happened in Iran in 2018.

Research Project If you are a young adult in Iran with an education, what social and economic obstacles interfere with beginning a professional career? Research stories of contemporary Iranians through magazine articles, newspaper reports, or other media. Make a list of at least five things that make starting a career difficult in Iranian society, with brief descriptions of each challenge.

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