11

ACHIEVEMENT
LESSON B RISK
Objectives.
To talk about taking risks.

To discuss why people take

risky or safe decisions.
Discuss.
What does the
picture show?
Tell a partner.

Hint: It's about

ACHIEVEMENT.

I believe the picture

shows... Do you
agree?
1
VOCABULARY
 It's a long way to the top.
Dare to reach it!

(Adj) To be brave to
do something
difficult or
dangerous.
(Adj) Daring person,
likes to try new or
risky things.
She is an adventurous person,
she's definitely a risk-taker!

(Adj)
Someone
who often
takes risks.
 (Adj) Dangerous
or unsafe.

Mountain climbing is
a risky activity, but I
like these types of
challenges.

(Noun) Something new

and difficult which
requires great effort.
I know skydiving is a
daring activity, but I
love taking risks.

(Adj) Risky or dangerous. (Things)

Brave or fearless. (People)
 He's such a
curious boy!

(Adj) Interested in
learning about someone
or something.
 I'm always afraid
of insects!

(Adj) Feeling fear

or feeling worry
about something.
 I am not afraid to
speak in public.

(Adj) Feeling
fear or
feeling worry
about doing
something.
 (Adj)
Something
that makes
you feel afraid
(scared) or
anxious

Lightning can
be frightening to
some people
 I don't want to play it safe
anymore!

(Expression)To be careful and

not take risks.

It seems risky, but

I wanted to take a
chance and try it!

(Expression)To do
something even though it
involves risk.
Discuss. In pairs.
Are you an adventurous person? Use your previous ideas to explain.

I believe I I don't consider

am myself an
somewhat adventurous
adventurous person
because... because...
Reporting Time!
Is your partner an adventurous person?

My partner says he/she is an

adventurous person because
he/she ...
2
LISTENING
Discuss.
How do you prepare your project? Consider the decisions you take.

Do you prefer to Do you prefer to

play it safe and take a chance and
prepare an easy prepare a more-
short elaborated project?
presentation?
Group Discussion.
Get in groups of 4. Share your ideas about these questions.
Was it better
What did you to choose the
choose in A? money or the
Why? box?
3 READING
 Discuss
Think about a person you know who had a difficult experience.
Tell your partner about it.
I know about my friend,
My cousin, Naomi, Bruno. He had difficulties
had a lot of trouble learning to ride a bike, so...
too. It was difficult
for her to swim...
Discuss.
Do you agree with Barrington's quote?
When things are
hard, keep trying.
I agree with Barrington You can succeed.
because... Moreover,...

I like Barrington's idea,

but I don't agree
because... Besides,...
Retell the story
Summarize Irving's experience and tell your partner his story.

Irving works as a …
He did something challenging
and exciting. He...

Irving flew around the

world when he was only
23. He built...
4
GRAMMAR
Reason
&
Result
Clauses
Create.
Ask questions to your partner about some abilities, or experiences.
Then, ask for reasons. Write his or her complete answers.

Do you know how to swim? Yes, I do. I love to swim in La

Punta.

Why do you love to swim in I love to swim there

La Punta? because the beach is quiet
and relaxing.
 Clauses
NOTE: A CLAUSE needs two essential elements:
a Subject and a Verb

Subject 1 + Verb 1 + complement + connector + Subject 2 + Verb 2 + complement

to swim the quiet

love in La because is
I beach and
Punta relaxing.
an
don't a lot of , so we can't expensive
We
have money buy car.
 Reason Clauses
NOTE: When you use "BECAUSE" at the beginning, add
a comma in the middle of the sentence.

Subject 1 + Verb 1 + complement + BECAUSE + Subject 2 + Verb 2 + complement

to swim the quiet

love in La because are
I beaches and
Punta relaxing.

quiet
the , to swim in
Because are and I love
beaches La Punta.
relaxing
 Result Clauses
NOTE: Being a result, "SO" always comes after a comma and
preceded by a main clause.

Subject 1 + Verb 1 + complement + ,SO + Subject 2 + Verb 2 + complement

don't a lot of can't an

We ,so we expensive
have money buy
car.

to her
a cool ,
Valeria has so she rides work
bike
every day.
 Reason & Result Clauses
It is possible to transform reason to result clauses, or vice versa.

don't a lot of can't an

We ,so we expensive
have money buy
car.

an
can't
Because we
don't a lot of , we
buy
expensive
have money car.
Match the sentences.
Discuss.
Are any of the previous sentences true for you? Why or why not?
Give additional information. Tell a partner.

I like roller coasters

because I think they're
exciting.

I remember the first

time... I would like to...
5 WRITING
Discuss.
What is something difficult you learned to do when you were a child?
Why was it hard? How did you learn?
Peer editing.
Exchange papers with a partner. Read it. Circle any mistakes in your
partner's writing (Spelling, Grammar, Punctuation, Missing Words).

1. I am not a ris-taker, but it was time to start. SPELLING!

2. I am afraid of the ocean, because it looks dangerous. PUNCTUATION!

3. I loved exciting experiences, so I buy a plane ticket. GRAMMAR!

4. Surfing is totally cool because can feel a lot of emotion. MISSING WORD!
Interview.
Ask your partner some questions about a challenging
experience. Take notes of the details as she or he answers.

What challenging experience

happenned to you?

Why was it difficult?

How did you feel?

Did you...?
Writing Time!
Write about your partner's challenging experience.
Organize the information and details you wrote in your notebook.
Use Reason and Result Clauses (4), and vocabulary (6).
6
COMMUNICATION
 Discuss
Think about extreme, challenging activities you would like to do.
Make a list and explain your choices to a partner.

I want to be on a reality TV
show.
Really? Why do you say that?

It's because it seems cool. I

want to be famous, so I am
going to practice my
singing. That sounds fun. I would like to
learn to fly...
 Share your thoughts.
Get together with a partner. Ask and answer questions about your
choices. Use reason and result clauses.

I want to be on a reality TV
show.
Really? Why do you say that?

It's because it seems cool. I

want to be famous, so I am
going to practice my
singing. That sounds fun. I would like to
learn to fly...
Reporting Time
Mention some of your partner's information.

My partner would like to...

because....
Moreover, she would like to...
because.
And, she would like to...
Pictures References
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Slide 3 Person: https://images.pexels.com/photos/954285/pexels-photo-954285.jpeg

Slide 4 Adventurous woman: https://images.pexels.com/photos/249605/pexels-photo-249605.jpeg

Slide 5 Mountain climbing: https://images.pexels.com/photos/53213/matterhorn-hornligrat-cold-climb-53213.jpeg

Slide 6 Adventurous woman: https://images.pexels.com/photos/3889965/pexels-photo-3889965.jpeg

Slide 7 Mountain climbing: https://images.pexels.com/photos/1043574/pexels-photo-1043574.jpeg

Slide 8 Skydiving: https://images.pexels.com/photos/70361/california-parachutists-skydivers-flares-70361.jpeg

Slide 9 Curious boy: https://images.pexels.com/photos/3648306/pexels-photo-3648306.jpeg

Slide 10 Scared man: https://images.pexels.com/photos/3907760/pexels-photo-3907760.jpeg

Slide 11 Speaking in public: https://images.pexels.com/photos/2173508/pexels-photo-2173508.jpeg

Slide 12 Lightning: https://c.pxhere.com/images/5d/30/0f89a105eb7c435aea60823c5122-1432925.jpgd

Slide 13 Skydiving: https://images.pexels.com/photos/739671/pexels-photo-739671.jpeg

Pictures References
Slide 14 Woman: https://images.pexels.com/photos/41522/adult-cute-face-female-41522.jpeg

Slide 15 Rock climbing: https://images.pexels.com/photos/1543756/pexels-photo-1543756.jpeg

Slide 16 Boxes: https://images.pexels.com/photos/220685/pexels-photo-220685.jpeg

Slide 17 Discuss: https://images.pexels.com/photos/1346197/pexels-photo-1346197.jpeg

Slide 18 Discuss: https://images.pexels.com/photos/601170/pexels-photo-601170.jpeg

Slide 19 Barrington Irving: https://media.defense.gov/2016/May/06/2001656763/-1/-1/0/160506-F-YA200-053.JPG

Slide 20 Swimming: https://images.pexels.com/photos/1263348/pexels-photo-1263348.jpeg

Slide 21 Irving: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/41/Barrington_Irving.jpg

Slide 22 Irving: https://media.defense.gov/2016/May/06/2001656765/-1/-1/0/160506-F-YA200-100.JPG

Slide 23 Swimming: https://images.pexels.com/photos/863988/pexels-photo-863988.jpeg

Slide 24 Chalkboard: https://images.pexels.com/photos/625219/pexels-photo-625219.jpeg

Slide 31 Roller coaster: https://images.pexels.com/photos/749064/pexels-photo-749064.jpeg

Slide 32 Sunset: https://images.pexels.com/photos/165505/pexels-photo-165505.jpeg

Pictures References
Woman guitar: https://images.pexels.com/photos/3786825/pexels-photo-3786825.jpeg
Slide 33
Man bike: https://images.pexels.com/photos/310983/pexels-photo-310983.jpeg

Slide 35 Writing: https://images.pexels.com/photos/1925536/pexels-photo-1925536.jpeg

Slide 36 Writing: https://images.pexels.com/photos/210661/pexels-photo-210661.jpeg

Slide 37 Mountain climbing: https://images.pexels.com/photos/2609459/pexels-photo-2609459.jpeg

Slide 40 Woman: https://images.pexels.com/photos/3861771/pexels-photo-3861771.jpeg