5. It's a long way to the top.
Dare to reach it!
(Adj) To be brave to
do something
difficult or
dangerous.
6. She is an adventurous person,
she's definitely a risk-taker!
(Adj) Daring person,
likes to try new or
risky things.
(Adj)
Someone
who often
takes risks.
7. Mountain climbing is
a risky activity, but I
like these types of
challenges.
(Adj) Dangerous
or unsafe.
(Noun) Something new
and difficult which
requires great effort.
8. I know skydiving is a
daring activity, but I
love taking risks.
(Adj) Risky or dangerous. (Things)
Brave or fearless. (People)
9. He's such a
curious boy!
(Adj) Interested in
learning about someone
or something.
10. I'm always afraid
of insects!
(Adj) Feeling fear
or feeling worry
about something.
11. I am not afraid to
speak in public.
(Adj) Feeling
fear or
feeling worry
about doing
something.
13. It seems risky, but
I wanted to take a
chance and try it!
(Expression)To do
something even though it
involves risk.
I don't want to play it safe
anymore!
(Expression)To be careful and
not take risks.
14. Discuss. In pairs.
Are you an adventurous person? Use your previous ideas to explain.
I believe I
am
somewhat
adventurous
because...
I don't consider
myself an
adventurous
person
because...
15. Reporting Time!
Is your partner an adventurous person?
My partner says he/she is an
adventurous person because
he/she ...
17. Discuss.
How do you prepare your project? Consider the decisions you take.
Do you prefer to
play it safe and
prepare an easy
short
presentation?
Do you prefer to
take a chance and
prepare a more-
elaborated project?
18. Group Discussion.
Get in groups of 4. Share your ideas about these questions.
What did you
choose in A?
Why?
Was it better
to choose the
money or the
box?
20. Discuss
Think about a person you know who had a difficult experience.
Tell your partner about it.
I know about my friend,
Bruno. He had difficulties
learning to ride a bike, so...
My cousin, Naomi,
had a lot of trouble
too. It was difficult
for her to swim...
21. Discuss.
Do you agree with Barrington's quote?
When things are
hard, keep trying.
You can succeed.
I agree with Barrington
because... Moreover,...
I like Barrington's idea,
but I don't agree
because... Besides,...
22. 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...
25. 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
La Punta?
I love to swim there
because the beach is quiet
and relaxing.
26. Clauses
Subject 2
+
Verb 1
+
Subject 1 + connector
I love because
to swim
in La
Punta
We don't
have
+ complement
the
beach
NOTE: A CLAUSE needs two essential elements:
a Subject and a Verb
complement + Verb 2 +
is quiet
and
relaxing.
a lot of
money
, so we can't
buy
an
expensive
car.
27. Reason Clauses
Subject 2
+
Verb 1
+
Subject 1 + BECAUSE
I love because
to swim
in La
Punta
+ complement
the
beaches
NOTE: When you use "BECAUSE" at the beginning, add
a comma in the middle of the sentence.
complement + Verb 2 +
are quiet
and
relaxing.
Because
the
beaches
are
quiet
and
relaxing
, I love
to swim in
La Punta.
28. Result Clauses
Subject 2
+
Verb 1
+
Subject 1 + ,SO
We
don't
have
,so
a lot of
money
+ complement
we
NOTE: Being a result, "SO" always comes after a comma and
preceded by a main clause.
complement + Verb 2 +
can't
buy
an
expensive
car.
,
Valeria has
a cool
bike
so she rides
to her
work
every day.
29. Reason & Result Clauses
It is possible to transform reason to result clauses, or vice versa.
We
don't
have
,so
a lot of
money
we can't
buy
an
expensive
car.
Because
don't
have
a lot of
money
we
can't
buy
we
an
expensive
car.
,
31. 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...
33. Discuss.
What is something difficult you learned to do when you were a child?
Why was it hard? How did you learn?
34. 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.
2. I am afraid of the ocean, because it looks dangerous.
3. I loved exciting experiences, so I buy a plane ticket.
4. Surfing is totally cool because can feel a lot of emotion.
SPELLING!
PUNCTUATION!
GRAMMAR!
MISSING WORD!
35. 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...?
36. 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).
38. 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...
39. 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...
40. My partner would like to...
because....
Moreover, she would like to...
because.
And, she would like to...
Reporting Time
Mention some of your partner's information.
