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Kosavar Bosnian bride preparing for traditional wedding in Donje Ljubinje located in the Shar Mountains between Kosovo and Macedonia
Look at the photo and answer the questions:
1. What is happening in the photo?
2. What are some important transitions in life?
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UNIT 6 GOALS
A. Talk about Different Stages in Your Life
B. Talk about the Best Age to Do Something
C. Ask Questions to Get More Information
D. Discuss Changes Caused by Technology
E. Describe an Important Transition in Your Life
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A GOAL Talk about Different Stages in Your Life
Vocabulary
A Read the information.
Night sky observed through a telescope
Nadia Drake is a writer for National Geographic and the daughter of a famous astronomer. As a child, she attended lectures and other events with her dad. It may have been her relationship with him that eventually led her to develop her own love of astronomy. Astronomy isn't Drake's only interest, though. She also has a PhD in genetics, and before she earned that degree, she had worked as a professional ballet dancer. Then, she realized that writing about science was the career she wanted. Once she had chosen this direction for her career, many interesting opportunities opened up for her. For example, Drake recently wrote an article about a photographer who used cameras to learn about wild rainforest animals in Peru. "This is basically my dream job," she says. The negative part of the job might be that her schedule is not very regular. The positive part is the writing, so she is happy with the choice she made.
B Write each word in blue next to the correct definition.
1. __event_____ something that happens
2. _____________ good
3. _____________ became aware
4. _____________ way something is going
5. _____________ job or occupation
6. _____________ bad
7. _____________ grow over time
8. _____________ chances to do something
9. _____________ connection, friendship
10. ____________ finally, after some time
C MY WORLD In your opinion, which of the following affects one's life the most?
| personal relationship career opportunities self-development |
Grammar (See Grammar Reference pp. 151-152)
| The Past Perfect |
| The past perfect describes a past event that happened before another point of time in the past. Form the past perfect with had + the past participle of a verb. | When I met Franz, he had already changed jobs several times. Before she started primary school, Luisa had learned both Italian and French. |
| With before or after, we often use the simple past instead of the past perfect, since the time relationship is clear. | Luckily, my brother realized he hated math before he declared his major. |
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D Complete each sentence using the past perfect form of the verb in parentheses.
1. Before Nadia Drake earned her degree, she _________ (be) a ballet dancer.
2. Her father _________ (love) astronomy and Nadia also developed a love for it.
3. The teacher _________ (realize) the topic was difficult, so she explained it carefully.
4. She _________ (plan) to have a different career, but she eventually became a software writer.
5. We weren't surprised when the road changed direction because we _________ (study) the map.
E Discuss the sentences in D with a partner. In each sentence, which past event happened first? Which event happened second?
F Interview a partner using these questions and any others you may have.
1. Tell me about a positive experience or event in your life. When did it happen? What had happened before this experience?
2. How did the positive experience change the direction of your life?
3. Tell me about a negative experience or event in your life. When did it happen? What had happened before this experience?
4. What did you realize about yourself after this negative experience or event?
Other questions: _________________________________________________________________-
I was in a school play last year. I had been pretty lonely, and it was an opportunity to make friends.
I had always wanted to do the same things as my older sister did, but when I was 6, I learned a hard lesson.
G Follow the steps to prepare for an informal presentation.
1. Think about your answers in F and prepare to speak about your life for 1-2 minutes.
2. Write key words, dates, and a few other details. Try to use the past perfect and some of the vocabulary words.
| Key Words | Dates | Details |
✔️GOAL CHECK
Talk about Different Stages in Your Life
Get together with 2-3 other students. Give your presentation and answer any questions your classmates may have. Speak naturally and use your notes only when necessary.
