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Lifelong
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LESSON III

READING

Head teacher's message to school-leavers

READING

LESSON III

WARM-UP

Video watching

PRE-READING

Task 1: Discussion.
Vocabulary

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Task 2: Read and circle the phrases

with the closest meaning to the
highlighted words.
• Task 3: Read and choose the correct
answer.

WHILEREADING

POST-READING
CONSOLIDATION

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Task 4: Discussion.
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Wrap-up
Homework

WARM-UP
What is the video about?

PRE-READING
1 Work in pairs. Discuss the following questions.

1. Have you ever thought of continuing learning
after finishing your secondary education?
2. If yes, how will you continue your learning?

PRE-READING

vocational school (n)
/vəʊˈkeɪʃənl skuːl/

a school that teaches
skills that are necessary
for particular jobs

PRE-READING

enrol (v)
/ɪnˈrəʊl/

to arrange for yourself or for
somebody else to officially
join a course, school, etc.

PRE-READING

martial art (n)
ˌmɑːʃl ˈɑːt/

any of the fighting sports
that include judo and karate

Form
1. vocational
school (n)

2. enrol (v)

3. martial art
(n)

Pronunciation

Meaning

a school that teaches skills that are
/vəʊˈkeɪʃənl skuːl/ necessary for particular jobs

/ɪnˈrəʊl/

ˌmɑːʃl ˈɑːt/

to arrange for yourself or for
somebody else to officially join a
course, school, etc.
any of the fighting sports that
include judo and karate

WHILEREADING
2 Read a letter and circle the phrases with the closest meaning to the highlighted words.
1. wonder
2. relevant
3. widens
4. hardships
5. imprisoned

A. to think about something and try to guess what is true o
will happen
B. to walk slowly around an area without a clear purpose
A. relatively close
B. valuable and useful
A. makes something larger in degree or range
B. makes something smaller in degree or range
A. large boats that are hard to operate
B. conditions of life that cause difficulty and suffering
A. released from a prison
B. put in a prison

WHILE2 READING
Read a letter and circle the phrases with the closest meaning to the highlighted words.

1. wonder
2. relevant
3. widens

A. to think about something and try to guess what is true or
will happen
B. to walk slowly around an area without a clear purpose
A. relatively close
B. valuable and useful
A. makes something larger in degree or range
B. makes something smaller in degree or range

WHILEREADING
2 Read a letter and circle the phrases with the closest meaning to the highlighted words.
4. hardships

5. imprisoned

A. large boats that are hard to operate
B. conditions of life that cause difficulty and
suffering
A. released from a prison
B. put in a prison

WHILEREADING
Read and choose the correct answer.
3

1. What is the main message of the letter?
A. Continue your studies at university or night school after
leaving school.
B. Continue learning after leaving school to improve yourself
and career.
C. Don't be afraid of the challenges of lifelong learning.
D. It's important to get a degree for your professional
development.

WHILEREADING
Read and choose the correct answer.
3

2. Which of the following options is NOT
mentioned as a choice for school-leavers?

A. Going to university.
B. Finding a job.
C. Going to a vocational school.
D. Volunteering abroad to learn languages.

WHILEREADING
Read and choose the correct answer.
3

3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned
as a benefit of lifelong learning?
A. You have a better understanding of the world and can
make good decisions.
B. It helps you to become successful in the present-day world.
C. It keeps your brain healthy and improves your memory.
D. It helps you stay connected with people and current ideas.

WHILEREADING
Read and choose the correct answer.
3

4. Why do some people choose distance
learning according to the letter?
A. They may want to earn a degree, but still have a full-time
job.
B. It is easier to enrol on a distance learning course.
C. There are many online courses to choose from.
D. It is the easiest way to stay connected with your friends
from school.

WHILEREADING
3 Read and choose the correct answer.
5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as
an example of Uncle Ho's lifelong learning?
A. He regularly exercised, did traditional martial arts, and
enjoyed outdoor activities.
B. He learnt to use different languages through self-study.
C. He regularly attended evening classes and joined a learning
community.
D. He wrote poems in prison to keep his mind sharp.

POSTREADING
4 Work in pairs. Discuss the following questions.

Imagine this letter is addressed to you.
How would you reply to the head teacher?
What would you say to her?

CONSOLIDATI
ON
1 Wrap-up

What have you learned today?
• Reading for main ideas and specific information in a
head teacher's message to school-leavers
• Discuss how and what to reply the head teacher's
message

CONSOLIDATI
ON
2 Homework

• Learn by heart vocabulary
• Do exercises in the workbook.
• Prepare for the next lesson.

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