Life stages

EXERCISE 2

Life stages - vocabulary

Complete the following sentences with the appropriate words:

EXERCIESE 1

Write as many words as you can connected with the topic: STAGES OF LIFE. You have two
minutes.

1. After years of dating, Tom and Sarah decided to __________.

2. The high school seniors were excited to __________ next month.

3. We hosted a __________ when we moved into our new home.

4. Maria received a thoughtful __________ from her colleagues when she changed jobs.

5. Moving to a new city meant we had to __________.

6. Emily was thrilled when she finally managed to __________.

7. Unfortunately, she was disappointed to __________ on her first attempt.

8. The wedding __________ was a grand celebration with family and friends.

9. After a long career, Mark decided it was time to __________ and relax.

10. Tim and Lisa couldn't wait to __________ after their wedding.

11. Emily was nervous about her __________, but she passed with flying colors.

12. It took us days to __________ all our belongings in the new house.

13. She looked absolutely stunning when she decided to __________ for the special occasion.

take a driving test , move house. retire, fail a driving test, housewarming party, start a family,
reception, get engaged, go to your school prom, leaving present, wear a dress, start a new
job, pass a driving test

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EXERCISE 3

Match the words 1-13 with their meaning A-M. Put the letters in the middle column next to the word.

new words

1. move house

2. get engaged

3. wear a dress

4. fail a driving test

5. retire

6. housewarming party

7. leaving present

8. start a family

9. take a driving test

10. go to your school

prom

11. pass a driving test

13. reception

definition

A. To stop working, usually after reaching a certain age.

B. A party to celebrate moving into a new home.

C. To succeed in a test to get a driver's license.

D. A gift given when someone is leaving a job or place.

E. To participate in a test to get a driver's license.

F. To promise to marry someone.

G. To attend a special dance at the end of high school.

H. To change where you live.

I. A party or gathering to celebrate an event.

J. To not succeed in a test to get a driver's license.

K. To begin having children and building a family.

L. To start working in a different job or place.

M. To put on clothing that is a one-piece garment
typically worn by women.

EXERCISE 3

Match the words 1-13 with their meaning A-M. Put the letters in the middle column next to the word.

new words

1. move house

2. get engaged

3. wear a dress

4. fail a driving test

5. retire

6. housewarming party

7. leaving present

8. start a family

9. take a driving test

10. go to your school

prom

11. pass a driving test

12. start a new job

13. reception

definition

A. To stop working, usually after reaching a certain age.

B. A party to celebrate moving into a new home.

C. To succeed in a test to get a driver's license.

D. A gift given when someone is leaving a job or place.

E. To participate in a test to get a driver's license.

F. To promise to marry someone.

G. To attend a special dance at the end of high school.

H. To change where you live.

I. A party or gathering to celebrate an event.

J. To not succeed in a test to get a driver's license.

K. To begin having children and building a family.

L. To start working in a different job or place.

M. To put on clothing that is a one-piece garment
typically worn by women.

Exercise 5

Read the text again and answer the following questions:

Years passed, and they both worked hard and saved for their retirement. They enjoyed travelling

and spending time with their family. One day, they received an invitation to a reception. They

were surprised to find out that it was a party to celebrate their retirement. They were touched
by the gesture and grateful for their friends. They looked back at their life stages and realised

how far they had come.

.

1. What did the young girl wear to her school prom?

2. What happened after the young girl passed her driving test?

3. Who did the young girl meet at her new job?

4. Why did the couple decide to move house?

5. How did the couple spend their retirement, and what did they enjoy doing?

Once upon a time, a young girl went to her school prom. She wore a beautiful dress and had a

fantastic time with her friends. A few years later, she took her first driving test but failed. She

was disappointed but didn't give up. She took the test again and passed. She got a new job and

met the love of her life. They got engaged and planned to start a family. They decided to move
house to start their new life together. They had a housewarming party, and their friends gave

them lovely leaving presents. They were excited to start their new life together.

EXERCISE 4

Read the text and underline all words from exercise 2.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlFJ-24iijk

1. The house is located in the suburbs.
2. There are six people living in the house.
3. Sarah is older than the speaker.
4. Robert is outgoing and talkative.
5. Jason is younger than Sarah.
6. Jason is scary-looking but kind.
7. Charlotte is messy and unfriendly.
8. Charlotte has short, curly hair.
9. The speaker is unhappy with their housemates.
10. The speaker and Sarah have similar physical appearances.

Exercise

Listen to a girl and decide if the
sentences are true or false