A. What have you always wanted to do? What have you done in your life to accomplish this? What haven't you done in your life to accomplish this? Make notes in the chart below.

What I want to do: ____________________

Things I've done: _____________________

Things I haven't done: _________________

B. Now write about what you have always wanted to do. Use your ideas from part A to help you.

I've always wanted to ____________________. I've ____________________, ...

Read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question.

Learning The Basics of Essential Life Skills

Living on your own might be something that you dream of achieving some day, but at the same time, the thought can be scary. You need an income, and then after that you need the survival skills to take care of yourself without anyone there to support you. This guide will help prepare you for that transition so that some day you can live independently. First, create a support network. We need people to be there for us and to also be honest with us and tell us how we can improve ourselves. Preferably, this network will extend beyond family members and include at least one close friend that you trust. Ultimately, when you are living on your own, you might encounter many obstacles you have never thought of and you will want someone there to be supportive of you and to help you as you navigate a life of independence. Second, master your weaknesses. It is a good idea to try and be aware of your weaknesses. If possible, have your close friend tell you what they feel are your biggest weaknesses. It Is also good to know your strengths, but it is your weaknesses that you need to work on. For instance, you might get very focused on playing video games for hours, maybe days at a time. While it is okay to play video games, playing them for days at a time when trying to live on your own can lead to you losing your job and also your house. So, it is important that you recognize your weaknesses and do your best to work with them. Next, learn to balance your schedule. It is important to learn how to do multiple things in a day. You need to be flexible and willing to schedule time for activities, work, and social engagements. Then, live a healthy lifestyle. You should exercise and try to eat healthy. You also have to maintain your hygiene or you might find yourself out of a job. Last but not least, follow your dreams and make them come true. Look through the newspapers and online and find that apartment or house that you desire to live in. Decide that you are going to move out and make it happen. Ultimately, living on your own is something that you have to make happen for yourself. So, decide that is what you want and don’t allow anything to deter you from your goal.

Question: In order to make your dream of living independently come true, you have to _______.

A. find an apartment online for your parents to move out

B. live by yourself instead of living with your parents

C. find yourself out of a job because of maintaining your hygiene

D. never allow anything to deter you from your healthy lifestyle

1.Complete the following sentences with will,be going to and be Ving..

1. I feel really tired. I think I..........................have some rest.

2. Do you want me to help you ? -Thanks. John........................ help me.

3. What are your plans for the holidays?

- I............................. visit my parents for a few days and then go trekking in the Central Highlands.

4. I've already decided. I................ buy a new flat.

5. Why is he wearing his best suit ? - He ..................... have lunch with his biggest customer.

6. Do you want to have the chicken or the beef ? - I think we ................. have the beef.

7. It's really hot in here. - I ....................put on the air-conditioning.

8. We need some more ink for the printer. - I ................... go to the shop and get some.

2. Provide the correct verbs in the form of "will" or "be going to" to fill in the blanks.

1. A: Did you buy chicken?

B: Oh, no! I forgot to buy it. I __________________________ to buy some tomorrow. (remember)

2. A: Why are you putting on your coat?

B: I _____________________________ my dog out for a walk. (take)

3. I bought a new book this morning. I ________________________ at home and start reading my favorite chapter. (stay)

4. What __________________________ to Daniel's family if he still doesn't find a job? (happen)

5. A: Why are you waking up at 2 a.m.?

B: I ________________________________ the match between Liverpool and Manchester United. (watch)

6. A: I can't hear the television!

B: I _____________________________________ it up so that you can hear it. (turn)

7. A: Aw. I'm about to fall asleep. I had very little sleep last night.

B: Oh, dear? I ___________________________ you a cup of coffee. That will wake you up. (get)

8. They are going to deliver the sofas to my flat this afternoon. I just can't handle them on my own. __________

you ____________________________ to give a hand? (come)

9. As soon as the weather's fine again, we __________________________ down to the beach and you can take a lot of photos there. (walk)

10. A: What do you want to study after graduation?

B: I ________________________ Environmental Economics. I've always been interested since I read a

book about it. (study)

11. Her husband found a new job in Tottemham last month. They ________________________ to the city next week. (move)