Yonsei University College English Program

1. Conditionals review
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Unit 7 – success

2. Discuss
 Have you ever tried to raise money for
something? What was it? What did you
do?
 What would you do if someone tried to
jump the queue (cut in line) in front of you?
Why?
 Is there anything you find really terrifying?
Why?
 What advice would you give to a friend
who was feeling depressed?

3. Zero conditional
Things that are generally or always true
If/When + S + present simple, S + present simple
S + present simple if/when + S + present simple
If/When I go for a run in the morning, I feel great all day.
First conditional
It’s a real possibility (future result)
If + S + present simple, S + ‘ll/will (won’t) + V
S + ’ll/will (won’t) + V if + S + present simple
If it rains tomorrow morning, I won’t go for a run.
Second conditional
Unreal, imaginary or hypothetical situation (present/future result)
If + S + past simple, S + 'd/would(n’t) + V
S + 'd/would(n’t) + V if + S + past simple
If I could run in the Boston Marathon, it would be amazing.

4. 1st conditional vs. 2nd conditional
Look at Practice 6 on p. 72. How does the answer change
in the different situations?
#2 If I ____ enough time, I _____ Japanese.
(i) I’m SO busy with my university work and clubs and
friends. I have no extra time!
If I had enough time, I’d learn Japanese. (but I don’t – it’s
not real)
(ii) I might have more free time during the vacation.
If I have enough time then, I’ll learn Japanese. (it’s a real
possibility)

5. Finish the sentences and tell your partner.
Explain why.
When I get up early, I…
If I drink too much coffee, I…
I’ll be really happy if…
I’ll be annoyed if…
If I have enough time this week, I’ll…
If I found a wallet on the ground, I’d/wouldn’t…
I’d/wouldn’t…if I was/were the President of Yonsei.
If I saw a ghost, I’d/wouldn’t…
I’d travel to… if I had enough money.
If I could meet a famous person (dead or alive), I’d meet…
I’d/wouldn’t… if I had only one week to live.

6. Success
 What do you think of when you
hear the word “success”? Why?
 Who are some very successful people that you
know of?
Why do you think they were successful?
 Was it hard work, or luck, or talent or…?
 What do you think is the secret of success?
Why?
 Read the quotes on page 80, 1A. Do you agree
with them? Why or why not?
 Vocabulary – 2A & B

7. Malcolm Gladwell - Outliers
 Have you heard of Malcolm Gladwell or read
any of his books? If so, did you enjoy it/them?
 What do you think the word “outliers”
means?

8. Outliers: the story of success
“Outliers"--the best and the brightest, the
most famous and the most successful
Gladwell asks the question: what makes high-
achievers different?
He argues that the true story of success is not
intelligence and ambition, but something else.
 What do you think it is? Why?
 Read the sentences in 4A on p. 81.
Guess if they are true or false.
 Listen and check.