Teacher Notes
Objectives & Sequence: This lesson is intended to be used as a preview of Grammar - Future #3.
The following vocabulary words are used in this activity:
Part One: Warm Up
Discuss the following questions with a partner or group:
- What kinds of goals do students have?
- What kinds of goals do workers have?
- What is a goal you have?
Part Two: Listening
Exercise
Open Exercise #1 to begin the activity. Follow the instructions in the document. Then, go on to Exercise #2.
#1
Transcript
I'm studying in university now, so my first goal is to finish my studies. I'm going to graduate in one year, so I'm going to need a job soon. When I graduate, I will start to look for one. I'm studying business at university and I really like it. I want to open my own business someday, but first I'm going to work for a big famous company. I think that will help me get some experience. After my business is successful, I will retire and live on the beach.
#2
Transcript
Well, I started working at a clothing store last year, but I don't really like it.
It's okay, but I don't want to work here forever.
I think I'll quit soon, but I'll work here until I can save some money.
I want to travel to Asia, so I will if I can save enough money.
After I get back from traveling. I'll go back to school.
I really want to be a teacher or a nurse.
But I'll decide later.
#3
Transcript
I'm in high school now, so of course my biggest goal is to do well on my university entrance exam. This exam is very important in China, so I am studying for it all the time. After I pass the exam, I hope I'll study at a good university. I want to be a dentist because both my mother and father are dentists. I'm going to work with them in the future, I think. After that, who knows?
#4
Transcript
I know it's a crazy dream, but I want to be an actor. I'm studying history in university now, but I'm going to change my major to acting. I'm going to work really hard and learn as much as I can, so I can be successful. Before I finish university, I will start to look for acting work. I live in New York, so there are a lot of jobs for actors. If I can achieve my goal of being an actor, I'm going to try to work as much as I can. It takes a long time to be an actor. After I work in New York for a few years, I'll move to Hollywood and become famous.