1. Life Is All About Change
Unit 3
Life Is All About Change

2. Teaching Objectives Listening for life changes and future.
Identifying vocabulary of the stages of life.
Expressing intentions.

3. Teaching Arrangement 1
Part One: Vocabulary Link—The stages of life (15 minutes) 2
Part Two: Listening—The terrible twos (15 minutes)
Part Three: Speaking (60 minutes) 3
Part Four: Video Course (35 minutes) 4
Part Five: Listening (25 minutes) 5 6
Part Six: Speaking--Group Discussion (30 minutes)

4. Part 1: vocabulary link The stages of life
Use the words below to complete the information on the timeline.
infancy
a.________
childhood
adolescence
adulthood
old age
1. childhood
2. grown-up
3. infant
4. middle-aged
5. teenager
6. young
child
youth/
adult/
senior
citizen
b.______/
baby
infant
c._______
teenager
d.______
grown-up
young
f.____________
middle-aged
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5. At what age do these events usually happen
At what age do these events usually happen? Write the ages when most people first experience these events. Then write the ages when you first did them.
_________________
People Me
___________________
People Me
1. say your first words
__________________
_______ _______
4. take a trip with friends
_______ _______
2. vote
_________________
_______ _______
5. get your first job
_______ _______
3. get gray hair
_______ _______
6. buy a house/apartment
_______ _______
Compare your answers with a partner. Ask questions about your partner’s experiences.

6. The terrible twos Part 2: Listening Language Notes Proper names
Ellie Brandon
Other words
well-behaved cute
Well-behaved: if you describe someone, especially a child, as well-behaved, you mean that they behave in a way that adults generally like and think is correct.
Cute: pretty and attractive

7. The terrible twos Do you have any experiences caring for a child?
Which age of the child do you think is the most difficult time for you? Why?
The terrible twos
1. Listen to Ellie and Lee’s conversation. Answer the following question: what do you think the phrase “the terrible twos” means?
2. Listen again and circle the correct answers.
1. Ellie is Brandon’s _____ .
2. Brandon ______ more now.
sister b. mother c. aunt
a. cries b. laughs c. talks
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8. The terrible twos Listen again. Circle T for true or F for false.
1. Brandon has a brother.
2. Brandon had a birthday last week.
3. Brandon was a good boy before. T F T F T F
4. Brandon has changed.
5. Lee has two infants.
6. Lee tells Ellie to be patient. T F T F T F
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9. I’m planning to rent a car.
Part 3: Speaking
I’m planning to rent a car.
Expressing intentions
Probable intentions
Expressing intentions
I’m probably going to see Dr. Brown.
I may well enter for the competition.
I’m thinking about buying a car.
I thought I’d drop by the supermarket on the way home.
I’m planning to rent a car.
I’m going to donate $3, to charity.
I plan / intend to get a driver’s license.
I mean to visit my parents more often this year.
Improbable intentions
I don’t really feeling like going skiing.
I’m not planning to look for a new job.
Negative intentions
I’m definitely not going to go anywhere this summer.
Very firm intentions
I’m definitely going to visit Switzerland this summer.
I’m sure going to have a skiing holiday this winter for sure.
I’ve decided to take up accounting as a career.

10. I’m planning to rent a car.
Listen to Peter and Sam’s conversation. Underline Peter’s plans.
Sam:
Peter:
What are you doing?
I’m applying for a driver’s license.
Congratulations! What are you planning to do when you get it?
Well, first, I’m going to
Really? Where?
I’m going to
Sounds like fun!
Yeah, and I’m planning to so I can get around.
That sounds great. Just be careful.
They drive on the opposite side of the road there.
________
take a trip
_____________________
visit my cousins in England
________
rent a car
Practice the conversation with your partner.
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11. I’m planning to rent a car.
What do you think are these people’s plans or intentions? Share your ideas with a partner. Write statements about intentions.
Penny
Diego
Tisha
Work with your partner to make up a conversation about a boy expressing his intentions to one of his parents.

12. The Magic Answer Bag
The Magic Answer Bag can tell your fortune. You ask it a question and then reach in and pull out your answer. Do you think some people or things can predict the future? Explain your answer.
Write each expression from the box below on a slip of paper and fold each paper. Each group puts the papers in a bag or hat.
Yes No
Maybe
Absolutely!
For sure!
Of course!
No way!
Not a chance!
It’s not going to happen!
It’s possible.
Maybe.
Who knows?

13. The Magic Answer Bag
Discuss the Magic Answer Bag’s answers. Do you think they were accurate? Why or why not?
Do you know any other ways people use to predict the future?
Do you want to know anything about your future? Explain your answers.

14. Turning points In the future …
Part 4: Video Course
Turning points
In the future …
Before You Watch
New words
move to assimilate get accustomed to teenager put up
Language Notes
Assimilate: when people assimilate in to a country or when that community assimilates them, they become an accepted part of it.
Get accustomed to: know something so well or have experienced it so often that it seems natural, easy to deal with.
Put up: build something or place something somewhere.

15. While You Watch
Watch the interviews Turning points and circle True or False. Correct the false sentences.

16. While You Watch
Watch the interviews Turning points and circle True or False. Correct the false sentences.
1. Kevin and his family moved to a new town when he was a child.
2. Miyuki moved to the U.S. at 18 and learned English in a year.
3. Alejandra went to a camp in the U.S. when she was a teenager.
4. The people at the camp were from different states in Brazil.
True
_________
False
_________
True
_________
False
_________
True
_________
False
_________
True
_________
False
_________
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17. While You Watch
Watch the interviews Turning points and circle True or False. Correct the false sentences.
1. Kevin and his family moved to a new town when he was a child.
2. Miyuki moved to the U.S. at 18 and learned English in a year.
3. Alejandra went to a camp in the U.S. when she was a teenager.
4. The people at the camp were from different states in Brazil.
True
False
True
False
at 8
False
True
Brazil
True
False
countries

18. While You Watch
Watch the interviews In the future … and match the names with the information on the right to make true sentences.
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19. While You Watch
Watch the interviews In the future … and match the names with the information on the right to make true sentences. b
may get married about age 30.
wants to open a restaurant at about 50 and retire at about 70.
hopes people will be at peace with each other someday.
may get married in the future but isn’t sure about it.
Dennis ________
Miyuki ________
Jennifer ________
Martin ________ a d c
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20. Go with the flow Main characters Claudia Oliveira Roberto Chavez
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21. Preview Look at the photos below. Then check (√ ) Yes or No.
I don’t plan on working my whole life. Someday … I’m going to quit my job and get out of this stressful life.
I may start as soon as next month.
I might. I might not. It’s not a big deal.
Well, I’ve pretty much got everything planned already, right up to my retirement.
I don’t know, I think you should keep your options open.
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22. □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ Preview √ √ √ √ √
Look at the photos. Then check (√ ) Yes or No.
Yes No
Does Roberto know for sure when he is going to start his new job?
Does Claudia know for sure if she’s going to get promoted?
Does Claudia plan to leave her stressful life someday? □ √ □ □ □ √ □ √ □
4. Does Roberto have everything planned for the future?
5. Does Claudia agree with Roberto’s style of planning for the future? √ □ □ □ √ □
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23. Read the sentences before you watch the video.
Claudia asks Roberto when he is going to start his new job.
Roberto then asks Claudia if she thinks she’ll get a promotion soon.
When Roberto is surprised at her answer, Claudia explains.
After Claudia talks about her future, she asks Roberto about his.
The two seem to have very different ideas about future plans — but do they really?
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24. What’s the story? Watch the video and check (√) the sentences that are TRUE. Correct false sentences.
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25. While You Watch
What’s the story? Watch the video and check (√) the sentences that are TRUE. Correct false sentences.
Roberto hasn’t started his new job yet.
Roberto’s not concerned about the new software program
he’ll have to use.
Claudia offers to help Roberto figure out the software program.
Claudia is sure she’s going to be promoted.
Claudia might start a new career someday.
Roberto thinks he will get promoted to Vice President of Finance.
Roberto doesn’t plan to have any children.
In the end, Roberto decides to ignore his plans and just “go with the flow.” √ √ √ √
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26. Correct the statements that are false.
____ Roberto hasn’t started his new job yet.
____ Roberto’s not concerned about the new software program he’ll have to use.
____ Claudia offers to help Roberto figure out the software program.
____ Claudia is sure she’s going to be promoted.
____ Claudia might start a new career someday.
____ Roberto thinks he will get promoted to Vice President of Finance.
____ Roberto doesn’t plan to have any children.
____ In the end, Roberto decides to ignore his plans and just “go with the flow.” √ ╳
is concerned √ ╳
isn’t sure √ √ ╳
plans to have some children ╳
goes with the flow only if the flow fits in with his plans
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27. Here are some useful expressions from the video.
Everyday English
Stating intentions
Talking about goals
Figure it out
It’s not a big deal.
You know that for a fact?
go with the flow
keep your options open
pretty much
It won’t be the end
of the world.
get out of
What are you planning to do?
I don’t plan on working my
whole life.
I’m definitely going to travel.
I might even move to another
country.
What are your plans?
… want to succeed.
clear-cut, well-defined goals and aspirations
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28. While You Watch
Watch the video again and fill in the blanks with the information you hear.
Claudia:
Roberto:
Don’t worry. I’m a software expert. I’ll help you (1) __________.
Thanks. Hey, what about your job? Your boss was transferred to the Asian office. Are you going to get promoted?
I might … I might not. (2) _______________.
Huh?
I’ve been thinking lately, I don’t (3) _________________________ . Someday, maybe in five years or so, I’m going to quit my job and
(4) ________ this stressful life. You know, relax. Have some fun!
Oh. (5) _______________________?
figure it out
It’s not a big deal
plan on working my whole life
get out of
What are you planning to do
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29. While You Watch
Watch the video again and fill in the blanks with the information you hear.
Claudia:
Roberto:
Claudia: Roberto:
(6) _________________________ ... I might even move to another country, maybe work as volunteer — I could even start a new career! Maybe one where I can help people … or help the world. What about you? (7) ________________,
Well, I’ve (8) _____ got everything planned already, right up to my retirement.
Yep, And when I’m 35 or 36, I’m going to settle
down, get married, and have some kids.
Oh you are, are you? (9) ___________________ ?
Well, it’s not a fact — yet. But really, if
(10) _________________, you need to have
(11) ____________________________________.
I’m definitely going to travel
What are your plans
pretty
… … … … … … … …
You know that for a fact
you want to succeed
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clear-cut, well-defined goals and aspirations
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30. After You Watch What do you plan to do in the future?
have more than one pet
travel somewhere fun or exciting
Complete this quiz about your future life.
I may/might
I will
I won’t
1. get married more than once
2. change my job every other year
3. retire in 20 years
4. take a dance class
5. get promoted in my job
6. live alone
7. travel somewhere fun or exciting
8. see or meet a famous person
9. learn to speak a foreign language
10. get a driver’s license
11. have more than one pet
12. buy a sports car
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31. “flow” (10) _____________!
Part 5: Listening
Listen to the story summary three times. For the first time, you should listen carefully to understand its meaning. For the second time, you should fill in the blanks with what they hear. For the last time, you should check their answers.
Claudia and Robert are talking about Robert’s new job. Robert is (1)___________,
but he’s nervous about learning a new software (2)______. Claudia tells him not to worry and
says she’ll help him learn it. Then Robert asks Claudia if she might gets (3)___________soon
because her boss was (4)_________. Claudia says that getting promoted is not (5)_________.
She explains that her goal is to (6)_______ someday and relax. Roberto, however, says his life
is planned already… (7)_______. He thinks it’s important to have (8)_______, but Claudia says
that Roberto should (9)_______, and “go with the flow”. Roberto agrees, but only if the
“flow” (10) _____________!
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32. Listen to the story summary three times
Listen to the story summary three times. For the first time, you should listen carefully to understand its meaning. For the second time, you should fill in the blanks with what they hear. For the last time, you should check their answers.
Claudia and Roberto are talking about Roberto’s new job. Robert is (1) excited,
but he’s nervous about learning a new software (2) program. Claudia tells him not to worry and
says she’ll help him learn it. Then Roberto asks Claudia if she might gets (3) promoted soon
because her boss was (4) transferred. Claudia says that getting promoted is not (5) big deal.
She explains that her goal is to (6) quit her job someday and relax. Roberto, however, says his life
is planned already… (7) right up to retirement. He thinks it’s important to have
(8) well-defined goals, but Claudia says that Roberto should (9) keep his options open,
and “go with the flow”. Roberto agrees, but only if the “flow” (10) follows his plan!
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33. I'm going to…
Listen to Mike talking about his future plan and fill in the timeline.
Now 20 23 28 30 50
Get
married
Study
aboard
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34. I'm going to…
Listen to Mike talking about his future plan and fill in the timeline.
Now 20 23 28 30 50
Return
and get
a job
Get
married
Become
a father
Retire
Study
aboard
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35. Part 6: Speaking – group discussion
What is your future plan in these four years?
Do you prefer to live in the city or in the countryside?
In what way do you think our life is changing for the better and in what way for the worse?
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