Unit 10 grade 12: Lifelong Learning – Language

1. Vocabulary

1.1. Task 1 Unit 10 grade 12

Work in pairs. Match the characteristics of lifelong learning (1-5) with their example actions (ae). (Work in pairs. Match the characteristics of lifelong learning (1-5) with examples of their actions (ae).)

Guide to answer

1 – c 2 – d 3 – b 4 – e 5 – a

Translation

1. flexible

2. volunteering

3. self-direction

4. get motivated

5. self-improvement

a. Learners acquire professional knowledge and skills on their own.

b. Learners decide what to learn and manage how they learn.

c. Learners can easily change the duration of the course according to their work schedule.

d. Learners actively seek appropriate courses for their own benefit without being forced to do so.

e. Learners work hard independently and overcome all difficulties without encouragement from others.

1.2. Task 2 Unit 10 grade 12

Complete the sentences with the right form of the words and phrases in the box. (Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words and phrases in the box.)

Guide to answer

first. Students with self-motivation are: good at completing challenging tasks without the encouragement of other people.

(Students are very motivated to complete difficult tasks without the encouragement of others.)

2. To become a lifelong learner you need to learn new things willingly every single day of your life.

(To be a lifelong learner, you need to learn something new for yourself every day of your life.)

3. Colleges often encourages students to consolidate knowledge through self-directed study.

(Colleges often encourage students to consolidate their knowledge through self-directed research.)

4. Some people think that if we recognize our learning styles, we will learn better.

(Some people think that if we recognize our learning style, we will learn better.)

2. Pronunciation

Intonation of questions (Phonetics of the question)

2.1. Task 1 Unit 10 grade 12

Listen and mark the rising or falling intonation on the questions. (Listen and mark rising or falling intonation on the questions)

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Guide to answer

first. A: Are teachers an important factor in students’ lifelong learning? ↗

B: Absolutely. They teach students how to learn.

2. A: What is the most important requirement for this course? ↘

B: Self-motivation!

3. A: Would a secondary school graduate become a better lifelong learner than a university graduate? ↗

B: I think it depends on the person’s self-motivation.

4. A: Did you email your report to me? ↗

B: I’m afraid not. There’s something wrong with my laptop. I’ll send it tonight.

5. A: How do I encourage my students to develop lifelong learning? ↘

B: Well, just show them that learning can be fun.

Translation:

1. A: Are teachers an important factor in students’ lifelong learning?

B: Absolutely right. They teach students how to learn.

2. A. What is the most important requirement for this course?

B: Self-reliance!

3. A: Would a high school graduate be a better lifelong learner than a college graduate?

B: I think it depends on the person’s motivation.

4. A: Have you emailed the report to me?

B: I’m afraid I can’t. There’s a problem with my laptop. I will send it tonight.

5. A: How do I encourage my students to develop lifelong learning?

B: Oh, just show them that learning is fun.

2.2. Task 2 Unit 10 grade 12

Work in pairs. Practice reading the short conversations in 1. (Work in pairs. Practice reading the short dialogue in 1.)

3. Grammar

Conditionals Type 3 (Category 3 condition)

3.1. Task 1 Unit 10 grade 12

Ben is recently out of work. He is thinking about what he did or did not do in his previous job. Match the if-clauses with the results.Then write conditionals using appropriate verb forms. (Ben has not had a job recently. He is thinking about what he did or did not do in his previous job. Match the if-clause with the result. Then write conditional sentences using the dynamic forms. appropriate word.)

Guide to answer

1 – d 2 – a 3 – b 4 – e 5 – c

Conditionals (conditional sentences)

1. If I had shared my knowledge with others, I would have had more close friends and supporters. (If I shared my knowledge with others, I would have more close friends and supporters.)

2. If I had had more information and knowledge, I would have been better at problem solving. (If I had more information and knowledge, I would have solved the problem better.)

3. If I had had the opportunity to put my knowledge into practice, I would have gained more practical experience. (If I have the opportunity to put my knowledge into practice, I will get more hands-on experience.)

4. If I had known how to analyze the information, I would have improved my critical thinking skills. (If I knew how to analyze information, I would improve my critical thinking.)

5. If I had been able to improve my professional skills through self-learning, I would have become more successful at work. (If I can improve my career skills through self-study, I will be more successful at work.)

Mixed conditionals of Type 2 and Type 3 (Combined Conditional Sentences of type 2 and type 3)

3.2. Task 2 Unit 10 grade 12

Ben is now thinking about what he did not do in his previous job and his current situation. Write mixed conditionals, putting the verbs in brackets in the correct form. (Ben is thinking about what he didn’t do in his previous job and his current situation. Write mixed conditional sentences, putting the verbs in brackets in the correct form.)

Guide to answer

first. had shared – would have

2. had achieved – would be

3. had been able – would have

4. had learnt – would not need

5. had been – would be

Translation

1. If I shared my knowledge with others, I would now have more ideas on how to find a more suitable job.

2. If I had gained some experience in problem solving, I would be in a new position now.

3. If I could put my knowledge into practice, now I have more job opportunities.

4. If I had learned how to analyze information, I would not need to take the course now.

5. If I could improve my career skills through self-study, I would now be a manager.

3.3. Task 3 Unit 10 grade 12

Put the verbs in brackets in the correct form. (Put the verbs in brackets in the correct form.)

Guide to answer

first. had learnt – would be

2. had known – would have had

3. had continued – would have found

4. had continued – would have kept

5. had done – might/may have due

Translation

first. If you’ve learned more about how to use the Internet in your studies before, you’ll be a successful lifelong learner.

2. If he had known how to present his ideas at work before, he wouldn’t have had any trouble becoming a good manager.

3. She is no longer working! If she continues to improve her skills through lifelong learning, she will find new ways to get her job opportunities.

4. Engineers have failed. If they continue to learn, they will continue to keep up with new developments and technologies.

5. These people don’t have good memories. In the past if they had engaged in more intellectually challenging activities, they might have slowed down/may have slowed down mental deterioration.

4. Practice Task 1

Choose the letter A, B, C or D the word that has the underlined part different from others.

Question 1: A. imprdent B. hallcination C. inpt D. intrde

Question 2: A. spportive B. sbstantial C. complsive D. criculum

Question 3: A. imge B. villge C. damge D. prepre

Question 4: A. sdium B. slide C. slitude D. slvent

5. Practice Task 2

Choose the letter A, B, C or D the word that has different stress pattern from others.

Question 1: A. employee B. commitee C. lemonade D. questionnaire

Question 2: A. picture B. occasion C. restaurant D. history

Question 3: A. entertain B. candidate C. referee D. afternoon

Question 4: A. tolerable B. advertise C. computer D. politics

7. Conclusion

At the end of the lesson, you should remember:

– Vocabulary:

• flexible: flexible
• voluntary: volunteer
• self-directed: self-directed
• self-motivated: motivated
• self-improved: self-improvement

– Pronunciation: Phonetics of the question

– Grammar:

+ Conditional sentence type 3 refers to an impossible condition in the past and possible results in the past. These sentences are really hypothetical and unrealistic. Because it is now too late for the condition or its outcome to happen.

Structure: If S + had + V3/ V-ed, S + would + have + V3/ V-ed

Ex: If I hadn’t been absent yesterday, I would have met him. (If I hadn’t been absent yesterday, I would have met him.)

+ Combined conditional sentences type 2 and type 3 express the contrary hypothesis in the past and the result contrary to the present.

Structure: If S + had + V3/ V-ed, S + would + V

Ex: If I hadn’t missed that bus, I wouldn’t be late now. (If I hadn’t missed that bus, I wouldn’t be as late as I am now.)