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E GOAL Set Priorities
Communication
A MY WORLD What is important in your life right now? In pairs, add three more items to the list.
• spending time with friends
• having new things: clothes, telephone, etc.
• studying and learning new things
• ______________________________________________
• ______________________________________________
• ______________________________________________
WORD FOCUS
Priorities are important things you want to achieve before you do other things.
B Tell your partner which two or three things in A are the most important to you. Explain why.
C Get together with another pair of students. Share your lists from A. Explain the items you added to the list.
D Make a list of priorities for yourself and for your partner. What do you need to do right now? What can you do in the future to help you reach your goals?
The first priority for both of us should be getting a degree.
Yes, and after that, I really want to travel for a month.
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Writing
E What are some of the things you want to have in your future life? They could be material or non-material things.
| Things I want |
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| WRITING SKILLS: Using Sequence Words |
| When you describe the order of things or the steps in a process, sequence words help the reader understand your ideas. Sequence words: first, second, finally, before/after _____, next, last, once _____, then, eventually Example: When I think about my future, I have some priorities. First, I want to get a good education and focus on improving my English skills. With good English, I will be able to further my study abroad, perhaps in an English-speaking country. A good command of English can also help me adapt to the new culture quickly. That will open a lot of doors for me. Then, I will apply for a part-time job to support my study and learn some new skills. When I graduate from college, I want to come back to Việt Nam to find a job. I plan to work for someone else for a few years to get some work experience and then start my own business. Next, I need to buy a house so that I can settle down. After that, I might get married and start a family. Eventually. I'll retire and let my children run the business. |
F Tell a partner what you decided to include in your paragraph. Explain why each idea is important to you.
I decided that saving money for the future is important to me.
What will the money eventually be used for?
✔️GOAL CHECK
Set Priorities
Write a paragraph (150-180 words) about your future life. Use the list you made in E for ideas. Use sequence words, and use the paragraph in the Writing Skills box as a model.
