INTRODUCE
It can be fun to talk with friends about what you dreamed of becoming when you were a child.
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PRESENT
STEP A EXPRESSIONS
I. Go over the expressions with your tutor.
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1. To buckle down means to start working on something seriously.
I need to buckle down and focus on my studies, or I might not pass.
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2. To fool around means to spend time doing unnecessary or silly things.
Stop fooling around! You have an interview tomorrow that you need to prepare for.
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3. To reach for the stars means to try to achieve something very difficult.
My mom always encouraged me to reach for the stars, and look at me now! I own two three-star restaurants.
II. Use the expressions above to talk about what you should do to achieve your goals in life.
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STEP B PRONUNCIATION
Phrase | Example |
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reach for the stars / reech fer thuh starz / |
Don’t be afraid to / reech fer thuh starz /. |
do the impossible / du thee im-pah-sih-bul / |
You can / du thee im-pah-sih-bul /. |
UNDERSTAND
LISTENING
Charlie is listening to Yuko talk about her childhood dreams.
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TRIVIA
While it’s commonly thought that most children dream of being professional sports stars, singers, or doctors, a recent survey conducted revealed that many Japanese children dream of becoming businesspeople or civil servants!
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PRACTICE
STEP A EXERCISE
Rephrase the sentences using the expressions in the box. The form of some expressions may need to be changed.
- If you want to win the dance contest, you need to start practicing seriously.
- James says he wants to join the football team, but instead of practicing, he just plays video games all day.
- My mom taught me to aim for even the most difficult things.
STEP B EXERCISE
Choose the sentences that best go with the underlined expressions.
1. Elaine wants to reach for the stars. ________.
- She wants to make her parents proud
- She wants to get taller
2. My brother is never serious and is always fooling around at work. ________.
- I’m sure his manager likes him a lot
- He has a high chance of getting fired
3. You should start buckling down. ________.
- If you don’t, you’ll never graduate med school and become a doctor
- Keep it up, and you’ll graduate med school with no problem
CHALLENGE
Challenge 1
During your break at work, you received a voice message from an old friend from school. Listen to it. Then, tell your coworker about the voicemail.
Today's Expressions
- buckle down
- fool around
- reach for the stars
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Challenge 2
Discuss your ideas.
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Allows
1 CHILDHOOD DREAMS |
2 REACHING FOR THE STARS |
3 BUCKLING DOWN |
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1 CHILDHOOD DREAMS
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2REACHING FOR THE STARS
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3BUCKLING DOWN
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FEEDBACK
I can listen to and understand someone talking about their childhood dreams.
LESSON GOAL ACHIEVEMENT
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4
Very GoodCould complete the task with ease
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3
GoodCould complete the task with some clarifications
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2
FairCould complete the task with additional instructions
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1
PoorCould somehow complete the task with difficulty
PERSONALIZED FEEDBACK
- RANGE
the ability to use a wide variety of vocabulary - ACCURACY
the ability to speak correctly - FLUENCY
the ability to speak smoothly without pauses or fillers - INTERACTION
the ability to manage a conversation