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[B+] One Of The Most Difficult Aspects Is...

LET'S READ! 📖

Direction: Read the conversation below. Then, exchange roles with your mentor.

UNCLE SAM AND TED (2)

Situation:

Mark decided to attend his nephew's graduation ceremony to congratulate him.

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Mark

Congratulations on your graduation, Anthony. You've made us all proud.

So how does it feel to move forward with your life?

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Anthony

It feels strange. I suddenly feel a little anxious, like I'm not moving ahead fast enough.

I mean, I think I'm not sure if I'm ready to conquer what's ahead of me.

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Mark

But don't you think you've accomplished quite a bit in your school years?

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Anthony

Oh, I've managed to get good grades and some academic and extracurricular awards, but still haven't been able to decide on a career. And worse, I don't know if I will be able to stand on my own feet.

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Mark

Well, it's way too soon to tell. So, what do you hope you'll have achieved by the time your twenties are over?

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Anthony

I hope I'll have seen more of the world. I'd like to have worked for a company that fits me and my career goals.

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Mark

Then now is your time to make some crucial decisions on your own.

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Anthony

Yeah, I know. That's why I'm putting lots of pressure on myself right now.

I just realized that it's not easy to be an adult. I don't know how to set clearer goals and execute my plans accordingly.

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Mark

Yeah, it's not a thing that you should take lightly. But don't be too hard on yourself! You always have me and your parents to ask for advice.

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Anthony

I'm always thankful for that, Uncle Sam. And you're right. One of the most important things about being a grown up is managing your own expectations in life. I still have a long way to go on that matter, too.

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Mark

Don't worry, kiddo. You'll manage to overcome all those obstacles. Just talk to your parents or peers to help you be enlightened on what path to take. Things will soon work out, trust me.

QUESTION

1. How does Anthony feel about the future?

2. What did Anthony achieve during his school years?

3. What does Anthony think is one of the most important things about being a grownup?

LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚

A. Complex noun phrases containing gerunds

    These complex noun phrases contain gerunds. In these examples, they are also followed by gerunds.


  • One of the rewards of working with them is learning different skills and strategies.

  • The most fulfilling thing about helping your family is seeing them happy.

  • One of the most difficult aspects of working abroad is having co-workers of different nationalities.

Complex noun phrases with gerunds are made up of three parts:
a noun phrase

 a preposition

 a gerund
One of the rewards

 of working
The most fulfilling thing

 about helping
One of the most difficult aspects

 of working

A1: Provide an appropriate response for each sentence. Use a complex noun phrase followed by a gerund.

Questions
1. What's the hardest part of doing volunteer work?
4. What's one of the most challenging things about working from home?

B. Accomplishments and Goals

Accomplishments with the present perfect or simple past

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• I've managed to get good scores.

( I manage to.....)


• I've been able to accomplish a lot during University years.

( I was able to.....)

Goals with the future perfect or would like to have + past participle

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• What do you hope you'll have achieved?

• I hope I'll have seen more of the world.

• I'd like to have made a good start on my career.

B1. What are some goals you would like to have accomplished in the future? Try to complete the sentences below with your own answers.

  1. By the time I retire from work, I'd like to have....

  2. In five years, I'd like to have...

LET'S PRACTICE! 📝

A. REWARDS AND CHALLENGES

Direction: Choose the correct response for each question below and write the sentences using complex noun phrases followed by gerunds.

  • analyzing human personalities and behaviors

  • discovering new interesting and useful things about the human body

  • keeping your students' interest and attention during the discussion.

  • appreciating diversity and uniqueness

  • helping people to be aware of their rights as citizens in the country.

  1. What is one of the rewards of being a biologist?

  2. What is the most interesting thing about working overseas?

  3. What is one of the most challenging things about teaching elementary students?

B. Future Plans

Direction: Listen to three young people discuss their plans for the future. What do they hope they'll have achieved by the time they are 30? Write or type down your answers while listening.

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