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~ Matching and Meaning ~ Topic 16 ~ Aging Gracefully ~ |
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Section One: Structure ~ Future: Two Forms ~
1) Example one: Use will + present verb to talk about facts or predictions.
Q) Who will help me move tomorrow?
A1) The whole family will help you. A2) I won’t (help). I have to work.
2) Example two Use going to + present verb to talk about plans.
Q) What are you going to do this weekend?
A1) I’m going to have a party. Please come. A2) I’m not going to do anything. I’m tired.
Note: There are many cases when both forms may be used. Native speakers often do not follow the above “rules”. |
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Section Three: Correct Matching ~ Discuss
1) What do elderly people do for fun in your country? Some play board games like chess. Others enjoy dance classes.
2) Do you know any elderly people with a youthful outlook? Sure. Many seniors I know are very cheerful and bright-minded.
3) Do you think people become more spiritual as they get older? It depends on the person. Some may be content being less spiritual.
4) Do you ever think about the “afterlife”? Is there one? Yes. It’s natural to be curious about death, but I don’t know what happens.
5) What kind of diet is recommended in old age? Explain. I guess vegetables and fruit. Food that’s easy to digest is best.
6) Do you know anyone who has had a stroke or heart attack? Tell. Yes. A friend of mine has lost the function of her left arm.
7) Do you want to live to be one hundred? Explain. Don’t know. Obviously, it depends on my health and financial condition. |
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Then match the questions with the answers
A) Yes. It’s natural to be curious about death, but I don’t know what happens.
B) Sure. Many seniors I know are very cheerful and bright-minded.
C) I guess vegetables and fruit. Food that’s easy to digest is best.
D) Some play board games like chess. Others enjoy dance classes.
E) Yes. A friend of mine has lost the function of her left arm.
F) Don’t know. Obviously, it depends on my health and financial condition.
G) It depends on the person. Some may be content being less spiritual.
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Section Two: First, discuss the vocabulary...
1) What do elderly people do for fun in your country?
2) Do you know any elderly people with a youthful outlook?
3) Do you think people become more spiritual as they get older?
4) Do you ever think about the “afterlife”? Is there one?
5) What kind of diet is recommended in old age? Explain.
6) Do you know anyone who has had a stroke or heart attack? Tell.
7) Do you want to live to be one hundred? Explain.
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Section Four: Select a question ~ Make original answers ~ Discuss
1) Are you going to travel somewhere after you retire? Tell.
2) Will many people run out of money after retirement? Explain.
3) Are you going to rent or own property in retirement? Explain.
4) Where will you eat when you are too old to cook? Tell.
5) What will be enjoyable when you are in retirement?
6) What will the economy be like when you are retired?
7) How are you going to keep yourself busy when you retire? Tell.
8) Do you want to retire? What does “retirement” really mean… and
9) Why will you or why won’t you consider yourself “retired”.
10) Which is more important to you, health or money? Explain. |
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TLW ~ Matching and Meaning ~ Lesson 16 |
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Section Five: Make your own questions on or off topic ~ Discuss ~
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