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WEEK 10:Soul Mates
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Pre-readıng
I. Read the questions below and discuss them with your partner.
What do you think about the couple in the picture? What is the relation between them?
A soul mate is a perfect eternal lover that fate brings into your life. Do you believe in soul mates? Do you think each person has one true love during their lifetime? Why/Why not?
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Pre-Reading
II. Here are the necessary words to understand the text. Match the words on the left with their meanings on the right.
____ 1. Destined (adj)
____ 2. Obsessed (adj)
____ 3. Passionate about (adj)
____ 4. Genuine (adj)
____ 5. Picture (verb)
____ 6. Stumbling block (n)
____ 7. Compatible (adj)
____ 8. Regular basis
a) able to get along well together
b) to see in one’s mind
c) meant to have a certain future (controlled by a force such as God or the stars)
d) very deeply interested in
e) True and honest
f) something that stops a person from achieving a goal
g) always thinking or worrying about something or someone.
h) frequently, often by a set schedule (fixed)
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Whıle readıng
III. Before reading the text, discuss the question below with your partner and take notes. Do you believe in love at first sight?
“I feel like a part of my soul has loved you since the beginning of everything. Maybe we’re from the same star.”
-Emery Allen, Author
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Do you believe in love at first sight? Does every human have a soul mate? A soul mate is a person who is destined to be your romantic partner for life. You share a very deep love and you are highly compatible. Relationship experts say it isn’t ideal to search for your soul mate. If you are true to yourself, you will meet your soul mate naturally. In other words, hang around people you enjoy being with and do things you are passionate about. Your chances of finding your soul mate will be better if you are living a genuine life. Can you picture your soul mate in your mind? This might be your stumbling block. A soul mate is more likely to appear when you least expect it (1). You’ll know from your heart when you’ve met him or her (2). In fact, you may have already met your soul mate. Is there someone from your past who you shared a special connection with? Some people become obsessed with finding their perfect match. They (3) take “Are we soul mates?” quizzes on a regular basis. Do you need a quiz to recognize your soul mate? Some people believe that a soul mate is actually a part of you. Without your “twin flame,” you are only half a soul. What is your definition of a soul mate? Is it possible to have more than one soul mate in a lifetime?
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6. Scan the text and wrIte the main idea of each paragraph.
1st paragraph: ___________________________ 
2nd paragraph: ___________________________ 
3rd paragraph: ___________________________
4th paragraph: ___________________________
5th paragraph: ___________________________
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COMPREHENSION
II. Answer the following questions.
1. How is a “soul mate” defined in the text? _____________________________________
2. According to the text, the best way to find your soul mate is _______________________
3. Why does the text mention quizzes? ________________________________________
4. What is your “twin flame”? _______________________________________________
III. Write what the following refers to in the text.
1.“it” (1) __________________________
2.“him or her” (2) __________________________
3.“they” (3) __________________________
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Iv. Vocabulary Review
genuine obsessed picture destined passionate compatible stumbling block
Complete the sentences using vocabulary from the box. There are two extra words.
My ____________________ is that I work late hours. I’ll never meet my soul mate with this job.
Maria is _______________ with meeting her perfect man. I thought Jose was ideal, but she says he’s too tall.
When I ________________ my husband-to-be, he is a tall, dark, and handsome man.
I am beginning to think that I am ______________ to be single. It has been five years since I was last in a relationship and I can’t find the right person.
We were ___________________ when we first met and got on well. Now we fight on a regular basis.
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Post readıng
Work in groups of three. Discuss one of the questions below. Then take notes on your opinions. Share your opinions with the rest of the class.
Do you think humans were designed to have one partner in life? Why or Why not?
Do you think it is a bad idea to marry a person who is not your soul mate?
Do you think it is possible to fall out of love with a soul mate?
In your opinion, what is the secret to finding a soul mate?
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References
ESL Library
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