I'm writing this message using the Vlingo keyboard. To be more precise I'm using my voice to speak. It means that I don't have to use the standard keyboard anymore. And it makes my heart go wow. Where else was I supposed to share my happiness if not on the pages of my super dooper bloggie?
Because of the recent developments in my own ugly life, this blog will be given little attention to by its author for at least a month. Just give it some time and I'll be back with lots of new insanely intelligent stuff in the form of letters and pictures taken by me. Take my word for it. I'll be back to haunt you. In the meantime you can send your critical comments to my Twitter. or track my activity and heinous thoughts on Facebook. Hope to see you soon. Cheers.
This is what one of the sanest individuals (and freelancers) wrote on his blog. I'm putting it here for 2 reasons: 1. He deleted his blog from lj 2. For the most part his ideas resonate with me. 3. They are very-well put. I'd say professionaly.
Getting Organized It's Monday again and last week I promised to myself that I would try and get organized this week, or rather that I would try and begin getting organized by which I mean that I want to be able to decide what I'm going to do and when I'm going to do it and then stick to my schedule. It can become quite a daunting task when you are a freelancer rather than a 9 to 5 drone. I spend most of my time working to deadlines and procrastination has scourged me from time immemorial and yet I can never seem to get over it. I make plans about how I'm going to break down my work into pieces and then do a little each day over a reasonable long period of time but almost invariably I end up putting it off until it becomes clear that unless I start immediately I will miss all the deadlines. Curiously in some of my projects, especially those that involve writing programs this approach can actually work better than starting early; I found that with software, before you can produce a really elegant piece of code you want to allow yourself some time for brainstorming the problem without actually writing any code, sometimes just let it simmer in the back of your head while you're doing something else, like watching a movie or writing a lj entry. Anyways, still I think that organization is essential, even procrastination is better when it's planned procrastination. Plus I really like that line that Arny Schwarznegger once delivered to the waiting journalists at some film event as he walked past them down the red carpet and they stuck their microphones out at him, he said, "Everything's under control" OK, I know in real life nothing is really under control, but the illusion of control which we can create by making plans and sticking to them can be quite comforting, it's like after a while you actually begin to believe you know what's going to happen to you. Time's a flying One thing probably everyone notices as we get older is how much faster time seems to pass as we advance in years. And there's this peculiar feeling as you remember some events from several years ago, some memories are so vivid that it seems that it all just happened yesterday. I was just thinking about 2005 as I looked at a link to some book that was published in 2005 I caught myself thinking, oh, it's a new book and then I remembered it's already 2009 now and the book actually came out more than three years ago and it being a computer book it's probably already obsolete, in the IT industry things seems to be changing at such an astonishing pace I can hardly keep up. What is a person? What is it that makes us who we are, is it our principles and beliefs? Is it our prejudices and superstitions? Or is it maybe something else, or maybe our personalities are just an illussion as stipulated in Bhuddism? It so happens somtimes that when a person does something that contradicts their own ideas about themselves they begin to feel totally disoriented, they can no longer trust themselves, because once they already did something they could never have expected of themselves and which on top of that also caused pain to people they at least thought they cared about. It's a major drama. Yet I think if one wants to be happy one just has to go ahead and be happy. Like Henry Ford said, whether you think you can or you think you can't you're right. It can sometimes be difficult trying to reconcile ourselves with the fact that we are not constant, but rather constantly changing and what we were fond of at one time we may well end up hating after a while. It's just part o flife, there's not a lot we can do about it. And yet people repeatedly delude themselves into thinking they can hold on to sets of beliefs or to the same lovers forever. No can do. Fuck it. I think I'll just have to try and seer clear of these sorts of situations in the future and these sorts of people probably too. They can be interesting and fascinating at first but after a while they can become a major pain in the ass. It's fuck all. you can't even have proper sex with them after a while cause they're no longer interested, lethargic and begin to treat you like shit. It's more relaxing to just jerk off in the privacy of one's bathroom, or hire a prostitute who just does as she's told. Fear eats soul When things aren't going according to plan and you're driven to the edge of poverty, fear becomes your worst enemy. They say fear is an acronym which stands for false expectations appearing real. The hard truth is, those expectations are not always entirely false, however, if you're convinced deep down that those expectations you fear the most may eventually turn out to be true, chances are your conviction may actually make them become true. It's a thin thread you've got to walk between being delusional and desperate. Sometimes there's no other choice though. It's true that even hope goes eventually but as long as you're alive things may still begin to improve one day. Yet fear, it's got the power to paralyze you at the worst possible moment, making you miss opportunities which may in fact be crucial in your situation. As I watch the current economic crisis unfold I'm beginning to thing that what it's feeding off primarily is human fear rather than anything else, and since the modern financial system depends to such great extent on trust, as soon as people get scared everything just begins to crumble, and then the whole situation goes into a vicious self perpetuating circle of people's fears becoming reality and thereby making people even more afraid.
There are two things I wanna tell you before you say anything: 1. I'm not sorry about anything because I've always had you. 2. I've deserved all this. And I hope you'll understand.
The first module revises Past and Present Tenses. You have to focus on "get" collocations in particular. Tell SS if this word is half the English language at their finger tips.
Debate the following questions: Are these things good or bad for you? One person speaks his mind. The next is supposed to say the opposite. Use Conversational boosters: Disagreement. Clarification. Prep: cut these into strips
1. Keeping a pet 2. Eating meat 3. Being vegetarian. 4. Vegetating 5. Drinking Beer 6. Living alone. 7. Taking vitamins (those advertised on TV) 8. Eating salt 9. Going to parties. Clubbing. 10. Strenuous exercise.
Anxiety and Depression Choose the words from the list to fill in the blanks: beneficial, wealthy, powerful, unhappy, dicouraged, optimistic, depressed, anxious, insecure, valuable, survey, reveal, the benefits of, reward, avoid, weight, vegetate, claim, feel out of control, suffer, community, living, claim
A recent medical _________ in Britain _________ that 25% of the population saw no hope for the future and one in ten felt life was not worth _______________. Many teenagers were excessively worried about their _______________ and appearance. Approximately 25% clamed they ________________ from anxiety over their studies.
A recent medical survey in Britain revealed that 25% of the population saw no hope for the future and one in ten felt life was not worth living. Many teenagers were excessively worried about their weight and appearance. Approximately25% clamed they suffer from anxiety over their studies.
Are you surprised by these statistics? If this survey were being carried out in Russia, what would your answers be to the following questions: Are you basically happy with your life? When is the happiest you've ever been? What is happiness?
Text Is it a man or a woman? Read this text. Who's telling the story a man or a woman? Why do you think it's a ..... ?
When I was married I thought I was miserable because of my wife. So, we got, divorced, and then I thought things would change. But I was still depressed somehow. Friends used to invite me out, and though I had nothing else going on, I'd tell them that I was busy or that I had other plans, but I'd just stay at home and watch TV or vegetate. So, then I blamed it on my job. I used to fantasize about just leaving the place. I started taking days off sick. My performance went downhill. But I couldn't quit. I was scared. I would wake up in the middle of the night just lying their thinking. Then a job opportunity came up at a different company, and for a few months I actually thought I was getting better, but then it came back with a vengance. I started crying - literally crying for no reason at all, sometimes in the middle of the day. I started calling myself names like "stupd" and "incompetent". I shut my friends out and I became generally useless. Sometimes I would go out to do a bit of shopping and would see happy couples walking around - some of them with children - and then I would feel even more worse. And so thought, "That's it!" I'm lonely. I need a boy/girl friend. " and so I got on the internet to try and meet people. And I did. And for a few weeks I thought I was actually getting better. But it got worse. I started thinking about old age and death. And pretty soon the things that used to make me happy, things like nice weather and a call from a friend started to seem more like irritations. Life began feeling pretty pointless. I think I was on the verge of giving up on it all when I met Judy/Mark. The advice he/she gave me changed my life for the better, and probably forever. I can't believe the difference it has made.
Discuss in small groups: What was his/her problem? What aspects of his/her life did this problem affect? Have you or anyone you know ever had such a problem? Who is Judy/Mark? What do you think (s)he said to him(her)? What advice would you have given him?
Complete the sentences below with these words: usual, under, take, hard, low, top, down, weather
1. Things are just getting me .... 2. He's not his ... self at all. 3. I'm feeling a bit under the .... 4. I'm feeling a bit ... at the moment. 5. Things are getting on .... of me. 6. I'm finding life ... at the moment. 7. I'm ... a lot of pressure at the moment. 8. I'm not sure I can .... much more. Which sentence above is usually used to talk about physical rather than emotional or psychological health? Do any of these sentences apply to you or anyone you know at the moment? Cut these into сards and ask SS if they think the following mental conditions real or unreal.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome permanent tiredness caused by stress Seasonal Affective Disorder depression caused by long, dark winters Post-traumatic stress disorder persistent emotional problems after being involved in a traumatic accident Road Rage getting angry and possibly violent because of the stress of modern driving conditions Mid-life Crisis a sudden crisis of confidence suffered by men around the age of 45 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Say which advice you find VITAL for your happiness. Choose 5.
Ten proven ways to increase your happiness Most people are unhappy because they choose to be. All they have to do is change their minds and learn some new habits and their lives will change forever. Here are 10 habits of happy people 1. Act happy even if you don't feel it. A smiling face will get more smiles from others. 2. Enjoy the moment. Happiness is not produced by great things happening, but by recognizing all the little positive things that happen every day. 3. Take control of you time. Happy people feel in control of their lives. Set yourself realistic goals for the day. 4. Take regular excercise. Get your body producing depression-busting chemicals. 5. Get rest. We all need time on our won and enough sleep -make time to recharge your batteries. 6. Sing. People who sing are happier. It's the people who have to listen to them who are unhappy. 7. Get a pet. Stroking a pet or patting a dog has therapeutic effects, calming anxiety. 8. Feed your soul. Studies show that religious people are happier. 9. Prioritise close relationships. Spend more time with your loved ones. 10. Get out of town. Spend a few hours a week in the countryside. Smell the fress air, touch the flowers and hug a tree.
1. Is this serious advice or just light-hearted. 2. Do you agree that to be happy you have to "change youir mind"? 3. Could the tips above help someone who is seriously depressed? Are any unhelpful? 4. Have you ever had to help a friend who was depressed?
I couldn't help posting this video on the Cybermorgue. It clearly shows that commercials will go down to hell with us in the afterlife. And who said the dead don't look pretty after all?
What doesn't kill me makes me stronger. Doing sports is the only way to keep fit. I think I'll live up to be more than ninety. A little of what you fancy does you good.
One of the most productive and entertaining ways to spark any upper-intermediate learner's interest is . People seem to disagree on a great variety of issues, have their own "independent" view on almost any subject imaginable.
Debates were created as an opportunity to educate and be educated. Originally intended to elevate the collective psyche, effective debating is an art-form worthy of study
USHI OKUSHIMA is the oldest resident of Ogimi, the most elderly community in Japan - the country where the average age is higher than anywhere else in the world. At 108, she still takes to the floor for traditional Japanese dances. Afterwards she dabs a little French perfume behind her ears and sips the local firewater. Okushima was born when Japan had only recently seen off the shogun warlords. If an ageing population is on the way, she is not a bad advert for what we have in store.
The land of the rising sun has become the land of the setting sun with staggering speed. As recently as 1984, Japan had the youngest population in the developed world, but by 2005 it had become the world's most elderly country. Soon it will become the first country where most people are over 50 years old.
This is partly because Japanese people live longest: men can expect to reach 79 and women 86. It is also partly because the Japanese have almost given up having babies: the fertility rate is just 1.2 children per woman, far lower than the 2.1 needed to maintain a steady population. The rest of the world is following Japan's example. In 19 countries, from Singapore to Iceland, people have a life expectancy of about 80 years. Of all the people in human history who ever reached the age of 65, half are alive now. Meanwhile, women around the world have half as many children as their mothers. And if Japan is the model, their daughters may have half as many as they do.
Homo sapiens is ageing fast, and the implications of this may overwhelm all other factors shaping the species over the coming decades - with more wrinklies than pimplies, more walking frames than bike stabilisers, more slippers and pipes than bootees and buggies, and more grey power than student power. The longevity revolution affects every country, every community and almost every household. It promises to restructure the economy, reshape the family, redefine politics and even rearrange the geopolitical order over the coming century.
The revolution has two aspects. First, we are not producing babies like we used to. In just a generation, world fertility has halved to just 2.6 babies per woman. In most of Europe and much of east Asia, fertility is closer to one child per woman than two, way below long-term replacement levels. The notion that the populations of places such as Brazil and India will go on expanding looks misplaced: in fact, they could soon be contracting. Meanwhile, except in a handful of AIDS-ravaged countries in Africa, people are living longer everywhere.
This is frightening, even for rich nations. In Germany, France and Japan, there are fewer than two taxpaying workers to support each retired pensioner. In Italy, the figure is already fewer than 1.3. Some predict that the world will face a wave of 'ageing recessions'.
But could there be an upside? I believe so. Flip the coin of ageing and what do we see? In 1965, The Who sang: 'Hope I die before I get old.' Today, those who survived drugs binges, fast cars, or bad marriages, are older, but often still rocking and making more use of condoms than colostomy bags. Mick Jagger (born 1943) is nobody's idea of a dependant. And Tina Turner took to the stage in London, dancing in heels and a microskirt in her 70th year.
Non-celebrities also remain active, assertive and independent as they age. They fill library and seminar halls once crammed with callow youths. They run picket lines - or marathons. Far from being a weight round society's neck, many of them look like a new human resource waiting to be tapped. Millions of the middle-class retired continue working at everything from lucrative consultancies to teaching literacy or finally finishing that PhD. They are often more valuable than the young workers the demographers imagine are supporting them: in fact, the growing number of society's most qualified, most experienced individuals is potentially a huge demographic dividend.
In future, old people will be expected to stay in the formal economy for longer. The idea of a retirement age was invented by Otto von Bismarck in the 1880s, when as chancellor of Germany he needed a starting age for paying war pensions. He chose the age of 65 because that was typically when ex-soldiers died. But today in developed countries, and soon in poorer ones, women can expect nearly 30 years of retirement, and men 20 years.
There is a deal to be done: longer working in return for more, and more powerful, legislation to outlaw the ageism that blights the working lives of many in late middle age. The old will also expect a society that does not marginalise them; they will consider it a right to live in homes, cities and workplaces redesigned to meet their physical requirements.
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20-30 More Years Of Work
Thu Apr 08 14:02:49 BST 2010 by JD
Gen X'ers always knew that baby boomers would ruin our shot at a retirement. They'll soak up the social security system, and in their wake we'll end up working till our 80's. Of course with my 0 kids, I haven't done much to shift the demographic towards the young, either.
Population Contraction = Good!
Thu Apr 08 15:29:06 BST 2010 by Olivier
Over population is the root cause for most of our current earthly problems (pollution, lack of water, global warming, starvation). If society getting older means fewer babies, we'll be better off in the long run. A carbon cap on the world is infinitely less useful than a population cap.
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Humorous persuasive speech topics for students who want to bring in something good for public speaking class on something else than the common persuasion speech ideas.
1. Three reasons why ... - fill in here your favorite team - will win the Superbowl this year.
2. Fainting for high school is pretty common and often not a sign of something serious.
3. Men should never wear skinny jeans.
4. Why rose is the best flowers' fragrance many women like.
5. Girls under 12 should not be allowed to wear makeup.
6. Wendy's / Burger King / McDonald's (choose your fast food restaurant) has the best service.
7. My favorite Agent 007 James Bond is ... - fill in the actor / actress of your choice here. (Or do choose another movie hero for alternative humorous persuasive speech topics)
8. Design your own How Cool Are You test, and persuade you class to take it.
9. Seven signs that someone is a real bitch type, and ways how to handle her.
10. Five requirements to be called a bestie by girlfriends.
11. Three symptoms that show you are definitely addicted to online quizzes.
12. Fingerprints are unique for every human being and they are indispensable for forensic investigation.
13. Diet or regular drinks: it doesn't matter at all what you drink.
14. We should adapt the Chinese Calender / National Calendar of India!
15. We should print small fun items on our coins that symbolizes our nation. (use your fantasy to convince them :-)
16. What you should wear / not wear when giving a prom speech.
LIST OF FUNNY SPEECH TOPICS How to make fun every day in life. The working of Murphy's Law. Chasing idle dreams is a good habit. Unexpected disasters that can happen. job applicant stories. How I choose friends. People with mediocre talents have success and high talented people haven't. Why my - any fun speech topic - looks cooler than the ... of my neighbour. Rare speed limits and the reasons why. When I resign, I will ... My motto: Im flexible by indecision. Ways to remember birthdays. For her/him who doesn't have to do it, nothing is impossible. How to give your dog or cat a pill. Why men are proud of themselves. How to cheat poker the nice way. Why I don't want to be a millionaire. Eating flowers is possible. How to determine you are addicted to the Internet. Wine/beer/cocktail of the month. How to be a charming host at any event. Demonstrate tasting wine in a way. If I were my boss, then I ... Happy puppies make humans happy. How to deny reality. Ten fun things to do during an exam. Urban running acrobatics. Ten ways to order a pizza. Your guide to life. How to throw a paper airplane in class. Ten things you've learned from your pet. Personal bloopers are great funny topics for a speech. My most profitable mistake. Funny computer terms and phrases. What women really say when they talk to men. Answers on the meaning of life. Funny holidays in other countries. How to find funny speech topics in 24 hours. Woman marries much younger man. Bare funny facts about men. Funny facts about women. How to become a rat and make a fortune. Rules for boys who want to date with your sister. Funny first date experiences. A true story that ain't be true in the end. Unusual incidents. Helpful pinball strategies. Rules men wish women knew.
Well, vary on the sample lists of lighthearted and speech ideas. Entertain your audience by telling personal experiences, jokes and comparisons. Enjoy finding funny speech topics!
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We always worry about things we think are very bad for our health. We worry and try to set them right, or don’t pay attention. But not all of them need so big worrying. Here are the nine real facts about most common health misconceptions “to stop worrying about right now”.
Health Misconception №1: Drink eight glasses of water a day In 1945, the U.S. Food and Nutrition Board told people to consume eight glasses of fluid daily. Before long, most of us believed we needed eight glasses of water, in addition to what we eat and drink, every day. The truth: Water’s great, but you also whet your whistle with juice, tea, milk, fruits and vegetables — quite enough to keep you hydrated. Even coffee quenches thirst, despite its reputation as a diuretic; the caffeine makes you lose some liquid, but you’re still getting plenty. Contrary to common belief, urine color is not a great sign of dehydration, says Rachel Vreeman, MD, a fellow in Children’s Health Services Research at the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis: “If you’re thirsty, you should drink.” But don’t overdo it. Drinking too much can lead to hyponatremia, in which sodium levels fall, causing an electrolyte imbalance that can make you very sick. Health Misconception №2: Stress will turn your hair gray The carpool, the spilled milk, the deadlines. Who doesn’t believe that stress can shock her locks? The truth: “Too much stress does age us inside and out,” says Nancy L. Snyderman, MD, chief medical editor for NBC News and author of “Medical Myths that Can Kill You.” It ups the number of free radicals, scavenger molecules that attack healthy cells, and increases the spill of stress hormones in your body. So far, though, no scientific evidence proves a bad day turns your locks silver. “We gray according to genetics,” she says. And, let’s face it, when you do get those gray strands, hair products make covering them a cinch. Health Misconception №3: Reading in poor light ruins your eyes It’s the common-sense refrain of mothers everywhere — reading under the covers or by moonlight will ruin your eyesight. The truth: “Reading in dim light can strain your eyes,” Snyderman explains. “You tend to squint, and that can give you a headache. But you won’t do any permanent damage, except maybe cause crow’s-feet.” Your overtired eyes can get dry and achy, and may even make your vision seem less clear, but a good night’s rest will help your peepers recover just fine. Health Misconception №4: Coffee’s really bad for you Surely something 108 million Americans crave so much each morning couldn’t possibly be good for you? Wrong. The truth: Too much may give you the jitters, but your daily habit has a lot of positives. “Coffee comes from plants, which have helpful phytochemicals that act as antioxidants,” says Stacy Beeson, RD, a wellness dietitian at St. Luke’s Boise Medical Center in Boise, Idaho. One set of antioxidants appears to increase insulin sensitivity, which might explain a lowered risk of type 2 diabetes in people who sip java. A Harvard study of more than 125,000 coffee drinkers found that women cut their risk of type 2 diabetes by 30 percent. Other studies suggest that coffee cuts the risks of Parkinson’s disease, colon cancer, cirrhosis and gallstones. Drinking joe gives your brain a boost, too. And, despite the jolt of energy it provides, coffee has no effect on heart disease. Two to three cups a day is fine for most people, Beeson says. But if you take your coffee with a racing heart, anxiety, or wide-eyed nights, cut back or switch to decaf. If you’re pregnant or low on calcium, talk to your doc about the best brew for you. Health Misconception №5: Feed a cold, starve a fever The old wives’ tale has been a staple since the 1500s when a dictionary master wrote, “Fasting is a great remedie of feuer.” The truth: “Colds and fevers are generally caused by viruses that tend to last 7 to 10 days, no matter what you do,” Vreeman says. “And there is no good evidence that diet has any effect on a cold or fever. Even if you don’t feel like eating, you still need fluids, so put a priority on those.” If you’re congested, the fluids will keep mucus thinner and help loosen chest and nasal congestion. A little chicken soup spoons in some nutrients, as well. Health Misconception №6: Fresh is always better than frozen Ever since scientists honed in on the benefits of antioxidants, the mantra has been “eat more fresh fruits and veggies” — implying that frozen is second-rate. The truth: “Frozen can be just as good as fresh because the fruits and vegetables are harvested at the peak of their nutritional content, taken to a plant, and frozen on the spot, locking in nutrients,” Beeson says. “They aren’t trucked far distances to sit on grocery shelves.” And, unless it’s picked and sold the same day, produce at farmers’ markets — though still nutritious — may lose nutrients because of heat, air, and water. Health Misconception №7: Eggs raise your cholesterol In the 1960s and 1970s, scientists linked blood cholesterol with heart disease — and eggs (high in cholesterol) were banished to the chicken house. The truth: Newer studies have found that saturated and trans fats in a person’s diet, not dietary cholesterol, are more likely to raise heart disease risk. (An egg has only 1.6 grams of saturated fat, compared with about 3 grams in a cup of 2 percent milk.) And, at 213 milligrams of cholesterol, one egg slips under the American Heart Association’s recommendation of no more than 300 milligrams a day. “Eggs offer lean protein and vitamins A and D, and they’re inexpensive and convenient,” Beeson says. “If you do have an egg for breakfast, just keep an eye out for the amount of cholesterol in the other foods you eat that day.” Health Misconception №8: Get cold, and you’ll catch a cold It must be true because your mother always said so. Right? The truth: Mom was wrong. “Chilling doesn’t hurt your immunity, unless you’re so cold that your body defenses are destroyed — and that only occurs during hypothermia,” Vreeman says. “And you can’t get a cold unless you’re exposed to a virus that causes a cold.” The reason people get more colds in the winter isn’t because of the temperature, but it may be a result of being cooped up in closed spaces and exposed to the spray of cold viruses. Staying warm may not prevent a cold, but staying cheerful might. A study at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh says positive people exposed to cold viruses have a 13 percent lower risk of getting a cold than gloomier souls. Health Misconception №9: Your lipstick could make you sick In 2007, an environmentalist group, the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, had 33 lipsticks tested for lead. Although there’s no lead limit for lipstick, one third of the tubes had more than the limit allowed for candy. That started a scare that spread like wildfire. The truth: “The reality is that lead is in almost everything,” says Michael Thun, MD, head of epidemiological research for the American Cancer Society. “It’s all around us. But the risk from lead in lipstick is extremely small.” In fact, lead poisoning is most commonly caused by other environmental factors — pipes and paint in older homes, for instance. The bottom line, Thun says: The risk from lipstick is nothing to worry about.
PUT THE LINES IN ORDER To rain on my parade Instead of all that's right You look for all that's wrong Unless it's to complain You seem to find the dark Does it feel good to you You never say a word It's driving me insane When everything is bright
CORRECT THE WRONG WORDIf I were Spanish Holding the bicycle right in my hands The last thing I'd do Is thank the Buddha for all that I have If I was you
FILL IN THE GAPS Look what's _____________you now More than you ever dreamed Have you ___________________ Just how hard it used to be So what's it ___________take For you to realize That it __________could go away In one blink of an ___________ It happens __________the time
REPEATED LYRICS : DON’T WRITE ANYTHING If I were ________________ Holding___________________ The ___________________ Is __________________ Tell______________ If ______________ If________________ If______________________ If____________________ So _____________________ For ______________ It all ________________ In ____________________ It __________________
PUT THE LINES IN ORDER
Live the life that I wanted to Holding the world right in my hands Tell the ones I love If I were you The first thing I'd do Take a breath and enjoy the view Is thank the stars above
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Write this sentence on the board
If I were you the first thing I'd do is thank the stars...
Elicit construction 2nd conditional
Elicit full form of the contraction I'd Elicit form of 2nd conditional If + past simple, would + infinitive Students complete the following questionnaire in pairs
What would you do if you saw a rich man drop 100 euros on the street?
1) I would give the money to him 2) I would keep the money 3) I would give the money to a poor person
What would you do if your best friend’s boy/girlfriend was cheating on them?
1) I would tell them 2) I would say nothing 3) I would talk to the person who was doing the cheating
What would you choose if you were forced to choose between being deaf or blind?
1) Deaf 2) Blind 3) Both
What would you do if your mother got a tattoo on her arm and a piercing in her mouth?
1) I would think it was cool 2) I would think she was too old but I wouldn’t say anything 3) I would leave home and never speak to her again
What would you do if you could be sent to prison for speaking Catalan?
1) I would speak it anyway and go to prison 2) I would only speak it in secret 3) I would start speaking Spanish all the time
If you had to share a prison cell with one of the following people, who would you choose:
1) Aznar 2) Osama Bin Laden 3) The presenters of Salsa Rosa
What would you do if your doctor told you that you only had one week to live?
1) I would hold up a bank and enjoy the money 2) I would get scared and stay in bed 3) I would spend my last week with my friends and family
What would you do if you saw your neighbour standing in the street naked?
1) I would call the police 2) I would go out and ask him if he was ok 3) I would laugh
PUT THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE HALVES ON THE BOARD Students have to write the other half of the sentence
If I was a member of the opposite sex……… If I won the lottery…………… If I had to choose between going to France or to China …… If I was with a friend in a shop and she started stealing .........
I would sell my favourite possession if........ I would leave Barcelona if........... I would be angry with my best friend if................ I would give money to a stranger if ...........
