2. • 10
• Expression to describe life choices and
plans. (Listening)
• Use the present perfect for past events
related to the present.
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2/06Expression to describe life choices and
plans.
1. Joe was so inspired by the Frans Lanting exhibit that he
decided to take up wildlife photography.
2. She decided on a career as a vegetarian because she is
interested in medicine and loves animals.
3. He wants to work in the field of conservation, so he applied
for a job at the Forest and Wildlife Center.
4. When Ann heard she was accepted to medical school, she
called all her friends.
5. It was very difficult for Dan to hide his disappointment when
he was rejected by the law school.
6. Over a hundred people signed up for that course because
the teacher has such a great reputation.
7. Matt plans to enroll in flight school to fulfill his dream of
becoming a pilot.
8. People who are unhappy in their career often switch to a
completely different field.
Explain your
life choices
and plans
Activity: Vocabulary. Read the following sentence and infer the meaning of the expression in bold.
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2/06
1. Have you ever thought about a career in law?
2. We have never considered that course of
action.
3. She has already decided on a career in
business.
4. I still haven’t made up my mind about what I’ll
do after school.
5. He’s been rejected by medical school three
times
Explain your
life choices
and plans
Activity: Grammar. Look at the following sentences and infer use and structure.
5. 10
2/06Present perfect with influence in the
past
Exercises:
1. http://www.englisch-
hilfen.de/en/exercises/tenses/present_perfect_stateme
nts.htm
2. http://www.grammarbank.com/ever-never-just-
already-yet.html
Explain your
life choices
and plans
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2/06Present perfect with influence in the
past
Exercises:
1. http://www.englisch-
hilfen.de/en/exercises/tenses/present_perfect_stateme
nts.htm
2. http://www.grammarbank.com/ever-never-just-
already-yet.html
Explain your
life choices
and plans