Prepare 4. U3. Life events 1

At the last election, the people of the country 

 

 to keep the same government.

• voted

• retired

• left

Life events with ‘get’

• to university

• a degree

• married

• a driving licence

Why don’t your parents work anymore?

• They’re both nearly 70 and have retired.

• They’re both nearly 70 and have got married.

• They’re both nearly 70 and have got a degree.

After spending years in the big city, Steve decided it was time to....and live by the sea in a smaller property.

• go to university

• move house

• leave school

Statistics show that in many countries, if you 

 

 before the age of 16, you are less likely to be successful.

• leave school

• go to university

• retire

Traditionally in the UK, people leave....to go to university. However, this has changed and many people continue to live with their parents at this time.

A: Why didn’t you work last year?
B: I ______ and wanted to stay at home to look after her.

• retired

• got married

• had a child

The decade of your birth can really affect you. If you were.................... in the 2000s, you are likely to be good at technology and social media.

My sister is going to 

....................married next week. She’s really excited about the big celebration!

• go

• leave

• get