life breaks through

B2, EOI CARTAGENAIsabel Bastida & Ana Mena

Life breaks through

What photo best represents life?

What’s the difference?1. A preemie / a newborn / an infant or baby/ a toddler2. A tween boy / a teenager / an adolescent3. A young adult / a twentysomething 4. A middle-aged or over the hill man / a senior citizen / an elderly

person

Say approximately how old the following people are:1. She recently came of age.2. He’s just turned 30.3. She’s on the wrong side of 40.4. He’s having a midlife crisis.5. She’s coming up to retirement.6. He’s getting on for 70.

How would you describe the following life stages? Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each stage, the main concerns of people at that age and what people normally Hope to achieve at that age.

From birth to 2 years of age.From 1 to 6 years of age.From 7 to 12 years of age.From 13 to 18 years of age.From 19 to 40 years of age.From 40 to 65 years of age.From 66 onwards.

Put these life events in the order they most usually occur.

- Which age is the best?- Which events are emotionally draining/ financially draining/ significant/ stressful/ joyous?

Look at the groups of words. What life stage do they represent?

Reception / toast / vows/ gown / groom / honeymoonSign the deed / house keys / apply for a loan / mortgageCoffin / respects / grave / condolences / mournersBreak one’s waters / hospital / incubator / midwife / breastfeedingProfessor / speech / degree / party / gown / graduation hat

Read the extracts and guess the life-changing events.

EngagementFuneralRetirementBirthWeddingGetting a jobStarting a familyComing of ageLeaving homeNaming ceremonyBuying or renting a flat/ houseLearning to drive

YOUR TURN

•What major event the photo shows?

•How are people feeling?

•Do you have any memories about this moment in your life?

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