GUESS THE WORD
Fill in the missing letters of the word to complete each sentence. Read the meaning aloud and use it as a clue.
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| meaning: | [verb] to move (live or work) in another place |
| sentence: | His grandparents _____________ to the countryside. |
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| meaning: | [noun] advantages or benefits |
| sentence: | The elderly in Japan enjoy a lot of _____________. |
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| meaning: | [noun] a period in someone’s life when he/she stops working |
| sentence: | My grandfather had an early _____________. |
READING ALOUD
Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Ron and you will play Emma. Then, we’ll switch roles.
READ
Are you coming to Annie’s birthday party tomorrow?
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I’m afraid I can’t. I am going to visit my grandparents. Are you coming to the party? |
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Yes, I am. I hope I can visit my grandparents, too. Anyway, how often do you hang out with them? It must be fun.
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I visit them once or twice a week. When I have free time, I stay at their house over the weekend. I bring them food and we eat together while watching TV. |
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Wow, that’s nice. I also want to visit my grandparents, but they migrated to the United States. My aunt and uncle are taking care of them.
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Don’t worry, Ron. I know you can visit them soon. For now, you can show them that you care by calling them often. I think it will really mean a lot to them. |
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That’s right, Emma. That’s the least that I can do for now. They are “getting on in years”. I hope I could visit them next year.
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I’m sure you can do that. Anyway, I need to go now. I need to buy some stuff for my grandparents. See you next week. |
CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING
Please answer the questions in complete sentences.
ANSWER
| 1. | Why can’t Emma attend Annie’s birthday party? |
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| 2. | What does Emma do with her grandparents when she has free time? |
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| 3. | In what way can Ron show that he really cares for his grandparents? |
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| 4. | What does Ron mean by “getting on in years”? |
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DESCRIBING PICTURES
Study the pictures for 1 minute. Tell a story based on the pictures.
ANSWER
EXPRESSING OPINIONS
Please answer the questions by stating your opinions.
ANSWER
| 1. | Many say that people older than 60 should no longer work. Do you agree or disagree? |
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| 2. | Would you rather retire early or enjoy working for as long as you like? |
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CONVERSATION PRACTICE
Let’s talk. Please answer my questions.
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| 1. | What activities do you do with your grandparents? |
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| 2. | How does your country help the elderly population? |
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| 3. | What kind of activities do the elderly do in your country after retirement? |
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| 4. | What perks do the elderly enjoy in your country? |
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| 5. | Is living a very long life a good thing or not? |
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