CAE U5 Events to remember

Gerunds vs Infinitives - what's wrong here?

1. Would you mind to hold the door for me?

2. Would you like joining me on the trip?

3. You can't really force people believing something that goes against their gut feeling.

4. Oh, no! I completely forgot calling my brother yesterday - it was his 20th birthday!

5. I couldn't help laugh at his blunder, however inconsiderate of me that may have been.

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Speaking cards

https://wordwall.net/resource/866385/english/complete-advanced-unit-5-gerund-and-infinitive

Idioms

body idioms

https://wordwall.net/resource/846722/complete-advanced-unit-5-extra-body-idioms

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Confessions of an idiom

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flCMjBo6hD0

Quizlet sets 1, 2, 3

https://quizlet.com/60827217/speak-like-a-pro-idioms-and-fixed-expressions-part-1-flash-cards/?funnelUUID=9d32ab71-c843-4696-899d-5e21703b6da6

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Match the expressions 1-16 with the definitions below

a. A new business project or investment that involves risk.

b. A willingness to take on new and daring challenges.

c. To be the first to use, develop or apply (a new method, area of knowledge, or activity).

d. Someone who enjoys taking extreme risks.

e. Seeking out excitement and adrenaline-inducing experiences.

f. Creative and original ideas, often associated with taking risks.

g. The ability to recover from setbacks and continue forward despite challenges.

h. A risk that is carefully considered and thought out.

i. Managing and dealing with situations where outcomes are unpredictable.

j. A decision to do something risky without knowing the outcome, trusting that things will work out well in the end.

k. to have unintended consequences or a negative outcome.

l. Taking advantage of opportunities, especially those involving risk.

m. A courageous or daring action.

n. A person who leads the way, especially in a new field or activity.

o. To successfully deal with and move past challenges.

p. The tendency to avoid taking risks.

create a mind map and gap some words for them to fill in:

- as far as I can recall + in hindsight + looking back on it now

- I can still remember + it's all a bit of a blur now

- it all backfired

- it went according to plan/expectations

- take calculated risks + be cautious + proceed with caution + stay well within / in your comfort zone + be averse to risk-taking

- be reckless + dive/jump in head-first + be prone to spur-of-the-moment decisions

- exhilarating + thrilling

- bone-chilling + anxiety-inducing experience

- to undertake (such) a challenge

- a feat of strength/courage

- take a leap of faith

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Discussion

- Do you consider yourself adventurous, someone who makes bold moves or do you prefer to take more calculated risks?

- What is the most adventurous thing you've ever done?

- What do you think are the pros and cons of having an adventurous spirit?

- How important is it to be resilient in your day to day? Do you find it easy to overcome adversity?

- To what extent do you agree with the idea that doing adventurous activities builds character?

1. a calculated risk

2. a (new) venture

3. a bold move

4. adventurous spirit

5. to pioneer

6. risk aversion

7. thrill-seeking

8. a leap of faith

9. resilience

10. opportunistic

11. navigating uncertainties

12. innovative thinking

13. to backfire

14. a trailblazer

15. a daredevil

16. to overcome adversity

Key word transformations + idiomatic language practice

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