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My name is Maya. I have a big dream. I want to live my dream and I know what to do. First, I think clearly about my dream. I ask myself: What exactly do I want? Why is it important? What skills do I need? I write my dream down. Writing makes my dream real and helps me plan for the future.
Next, I want to learn new skills. Education is very important. If school is not possible, I can learn skills from local programs, NGOs, or online for free. I can learn tailoring, farming, language, or computer skills. I practice English because one day I want to work or travel abroad. Even small skills can help me in the future.
Then, I take the first small step. If I want a business, I can start selling small things in the local market. If I want to teach, I can help younger children. I know that every big dream starts with one small step.
I also build a support network. I talk to teachers, neighbors, or local groups. Mentors can help me and give advice. I also learn to manage money. I save a little money and avoid loans.
I am open to opportunities. I can join training, scholarships, or work in the city. Life can be hard, but I stay strong and never give up. When I succeed, I want to help others too. My dream can inspire my village.
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Vocabulary:
- to live one’s dream – to do what you really want in life
- a skill – something you can do well
- education – learning at school or from teachers
- NGO – a group that helps people, not part of the government
- online – on the internet
- for free – without paying money
- to learn tailoring – to learn how to make or fix clothes
- to travel abroad – to go to another country
- to take a small step – to start doing something little to reach a big goal
- to sell – to give something to someone and get money
- to teach – to help someone learn
- to support somebody – to help someone
- a network – a group of people you know who can help you
- a neighbor – a person who lives near you
- a mentor – a person who gives advice and helps you learn
- to give advice – to tell someone what they should do
- to avoid loans – to not borrow money from others
- to be open to opportunities – to say yes to new chances
- to join training – to learn new skills in a class or program
- a scholarship – money that helps you study
- to stay strong – to keep trying even if it is hard
- to never give up – to keep trying, even if it is difficult
- to succeed – to reach your goal [something you want to do in the future]
- to inspire somebody – to make someone want to do something good
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Multiple choice, one answer correct:
audio file 1:
audio file 2
- To live one’s dream means…
a) to sleep during each day
b) to watch TV every day
c) to do what you really want - A skill is…
a) a place to sleep at home
b) something you can do very well
c) a type of tasty food - Education is…
a) learning in a small school
b) playing games with friends
c) learning at school from teachers - An NGO is…
a) a type of money to use
b) a type of school building
c) a group that helps people - Online means…
a) on a bus or on a train
b) in a shop or at the market
c) on the internet at home - For free means…
a) without paying any money
b) in a park with some friends
c) with many people around you - To learn tailoring is…
a) to cook food for other people
b) to learn how to make clothes
c) to learn a new language now - To travel abroad means…
a) to go to another country
b) to go to another village
c) to go to another city - To take a small step is…
a) to sleep for a long time now
b) to run very fast outside today
c) to start doing a small thing - To sell means…
a) to give something and get money
b) to eat food quickly right now
c) to watch TV at home today - To teach means…
a) to help someone to learn
b) to dance in a group today
c) to paint the wall at home - To support somebody means…
a) to help a person in need
b) to run very fast outside now
c) to make a lot of noise today - A network is…
a) a small type of house today
b) a group of people who help
c) a kind of food or drink - A neighbor is…
a) a person living far away
b) a kind of small pet dog
c) a person living near you - A mentor is…
a) a person who helps you learn
b) a type of healthy food today
c) a type of tree or plant - To give advice is…
a) to clean the house every day
b) to tell someone what to do
c) to play a game with friends now - To avoid loans is…
a) to sleep late at night now
b) to buy many things quickly
c) to not borrow money from others - To be open to opportunities is…
a) to play football today
b) to close the door very fast
c) to say yes to new chances
———end of audio file 1——— - To join training is…
a) to watch TV at home alone
b) to learn new skills in class
c) to eat in a restaurant now - A scholarship is…
a) a new type of phone device
b) money that helps you study
c) a kind of new shoe style - To stay strong is…
a) to run very fast outside
b) to keep trying when it is hard
c) to sleep all day long now - To never give up is…
a) to keep trying even if hard
b) to hide at home all day
c) to stop everything immediately - To succeed is…
a) to forget all things quickly
b) to reach your main goal
c) to go shopping in the city - To inspire somebody is…
a) to sing a long song today
b) to clean a big room now
c) to make someone want to do good - Goal is…
a) a kind of small animal
b) a type of small toy for kids
c) something you want to achieve [reach a goal]
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Answers:
1c, 2b, 3c, 4c, 5c, 6a, 7b, 8a,
9c, 10a, 11a, 12a, 13b, 14c, 15a, 16b,
17c, 18c, 19b, 20b, 21b, 22a, 23b, 24c, 25c
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Correct answers:
To live one’s dream means to do what you really want.
A skill is something you can do very well.
Education is learning at school from teachers.
An NGO is a group that helps people.
Online means on the internet at home.
For free means without paying any money.
To learn tailoring is to learn how to make clothes.
To travel abroad means to go to another country.
To take a small step is to start doing a small thing.
To sell means to give something and get money.
To teach means to help someone to learn.
To support somebody means to help a person in need.
A network is a group of people who help.
A neighbor is a person living near you.
A mentor is a person who helps you learn.
To give advice is to tell someone what to do.
To avoid loans is to not borrow money from others.
To be open to opportunities is to say yes to new chances.
To join training is to learn new skills in class.
A scholarship is money that helps you study.
To stay strong is to keep trying when it is hard.
To never give up is to keep trying even if hard.
To succeed is to reach your main goal.
To inspire somebody is to make someone want to do good.
Goal is something you want to achieve.
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Gap-fill exercise:
- My name is Maya. I want to ______ my dream.
a) live
b) avoid
c) teach - I want to learn new ______ to help me in the future.
a) network
b) skills
c) goal - If I need help, I can talk to a ______.
a) scholarship
b) neighbor
c) mentor - I can ______ younger children if I want to teach.
a) sell
b) inspire
c) help - I want to work or travel ______ one day.
a) abroad
b) online
c) free - I try to save money and ______ loans.
a) take
b) avoid
c) achieve - I write my dream down to make it ______.
a) real
b) open
c) teach - I can join ______ to learn new skills.
a) advice
b) training
c) skill - My friends and teachers are part of my ______.
a) network
b) mentor
c) goal - A ______ can give me guidance and advice.
a) neighbor
b) mentor
c) skill - Every big dream starts with a small ______.
a) chance
b) scholarship
c) step - I want to ______ others with my success.
a) inspire
b) avoid
c) sell - I practice English because I want to work ______.
a) free
b) abroad
c) online - I try to stay strong and never ______.
a) sell
b) give up
c) join - Writing down goals helps me ______ them.
a) achieve
b) support
c) learn
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Answers:
1a, 2b, 3c, 4c, 5a, 6b, 7a, 8b,
9a, 10b, 11c, 12a, 13b, 14b, 15a
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Correct version:
- My name is Maya. I want to live my dream.
- I want to learn new skills to help me in the future.
- If I need help, I can talk to a scholarship.
- I can help younger children if I want to teach.
- I want to work or travel abroad one day.
- I try to save money and join loans.
- I write my dream down to make it real.
- I can join training to learn new skills.
- My friends and teachers are part of my network.
- A mentor can give me guidance and advice.
- Every big dream starts with a small chance.
- I want to sell others with my success.
- I practice English because I want to work abroad.
- I try to stay strong and never give up.
- Writing down goals helps me achieve them.
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True or false:
- Maya wants to inspire her village with her success.
- Maya thinks planning for her dream is not important.
- Every big dream starts with many big steps.
- Maya writes her dream down to make it real.
- Maya can join training programs to learn skills.
- Maya does not save any money because loans are easy.
- Practicing English can help Maya work or travel abroad.
- Maya should avoid talking to teachers and neighbors.
- Mentors can give advice and support Maya.
- Maya believes that small skills are useless for the future.
- Maya can help younger children if she wants to teach.
- Education can help Maya learn new skills.
- Maya cannot learn skills online.
- Writing a dream down does not help Maya plan for the future.
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True: 1,4,5,7,9,11,12
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Correct answers:
Maya wants to inspire her village with her success.
Maya thinks planning for her dream is not important. True is: Maya thinks planning for her dream is important.
Every big dream starts with many big steps. True is: Every big dream starts with one small step.
Maya writes her dream down to make it real.
Maya can join training programs to learn skills.
Maya does not save any money because loans are easy. True is: Maya saves money and avoids loans.
Practicing English can help Maya work or travel abroad.
Maya should avoid talking to teachers and neighbors. True is: Maya talks to teachers and neighbors for support.
Mentors can give advice and support Maya.
Maya believes that small skills are useless for the future. True is: Even small skills can help in the future.
Maya can help younger children if she wants to teach.
Education can help Maya learn new skills.
Maya cannot learn skills online. True is: Maya can learn skills online.
Writing a dream down does not help Maya plan for the future. True is: Writing a dream down helps Maya plan for the future.
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Match-the-word-to-definition exercise:
Words:
- Dream
- Skill
- Education
- NGO
- Online
- For free
- Tailoring
- Abroad
- Step
- Sell
- Teach
- Mentor
- Network
- Goal
Definitions:
a) A group of people who help others in need
b) To give knowledge or help someone learn
c) Something you want to achieve
d) On the internet
e) To make or repair clothes
f) A small action toward achieving something bigger
g) Something you can do very well
h) A person who gives advice and guidance
i) To give something and get money for it
j) Without paying any money
k) Learning at school or from teachers
l) To live or travel in another country
m) A connected group of people who help each other
n) Something you hope to do or become
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Answers:
1n, 2g, 3k, 4a, 5d, 6j, 7e,
8l, 9f, 10i, 11b, 12h, 13m, 14c
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Correct answers:
Dream – Something you hope to do or become
Skill – Something you can do very well
Education – Learning at school or from teachers
NGO – A group of people who help others in need
Online – On the internet
For free – Without paying any money
Tailoring – To make or repair clothes
Abroad – To live or travel in another country
Step – A small action toward achieving something bigger
Sell – To give something and get money for it
Teach – To give knowledge or help someone learn
Mentor – A person who gives advice and guidance
Network – A connected group of people who help each other
Goal – Something you want to achieve
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Dialogue, fill in, words below:
for free – real – community – helps –
children – village – learning – skills –
mentors – avoid –
inspire – scholarships
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Interview with Maya
Interviewer: Hello Maya! Can you tell me what your dream is?
Maya: Hello! My dream is to live my dream and help my __________.
Interviewer: Why is your dream important for you?
Maya: It is important because it helps me grow and also __________ other people.
Interviewer: How do you plan for your dream?
Maya: I think clearly about it and write it down. Writing makes my dream___________.
Interviewer: What skills do you want to learn?
Maya: I learn English, tailoring, and other __________ from school or online.
Interviewer: Do you start with small steps for your dream?
Maya: Yes, I start small. I help _________ and sell small things in the market.
Interviewer: Who helps you to reach your dream?
Maya: Teachers, neighbors, and -_________ help me and give advice.
Interviewer: Do you save money?
Maya: Yes, I save money and __________ loans to reach my goal.
Interviewer: Can you learn online or in other places?
Maya: Yes, I can learn online or in local programs __________.
Interviewer: Are opportunities important for you?
Maya: Yes, I am open to opportunities like training or __________.
Interviewer: How do you stay strong when life is hard?
Maya: I never give up and always try to keep __________ and improving.
Interviewer: Do you want to inspire other people?
Maya: Yes, I want my success to__________ my village and others.
Interviewer: What is your goal in the future?
Maya: My goal is to achieve my dream and help my __________.
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Correct version:
Interview with Maya
Interviewer: Hello Maya! Can you tell me what your dream is?
Maya: Hello! My dream is to live my dream and help my village.
Interviewer: Why is your dream important for you?
Maya: It is important because it helps me grow and also helps other people.
Interviewer: How do you plan for your dream?
Maya: I think clearly about it and write it down. Writing makes my dream real.
Interviewer: What skills do you want to learn?
Maya: I learn English, tailoring, and other skills from school or online.
Interviewer: Do you start with small steps for your dream?
Maya: Yes, I start small. I help children and sell small things in the market.
Interviewer: Who helps you to reach your dream?
Maya: Teachers, neighbors, and mentors help me and give advice.
Interviewer: Do you save money?
Maya: Yes, I save money and avoid loans to reach my goal.
Interviewer: Can you learn online or in other places?
Maya: Yes, I can learn online or in local programs for free.
Interviewer: Are opportunities important for you?
Maya: Yes, I am open to opportunities like training or scholarships.
Interviewer: How do you stay strong when life is hard?
Maya: I never give up and always try to keep learning and improving.
Interviewer: Do you want to inspire other people?
Maya: Yes, I want my success to inspire my village and others.
Interviewer: What is your goal in the future?
Maya: My goal is to achieve my dream and help my community.
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Cheat sheet:
| Step | What to Do | How to Do It | Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌱 1. Know Your Dream | Think about your dream | Ask: What do I want? Why is it important? What skills do I need? | 📝 Write your dream in a notebook |
| 📚 2. Learn Skills | Learn new skills | Go to school, training, or online. Learn sewing, farming, computers, or English | 🎓 Small skills help a lot |
| 🛠 3. Start Small | Begin with small steps | Sell small things, help children, work in a town | 🚶 Every big dream starts small |
| 🤝 4. Find Support | Get help from others | Talk to teachers, friends, neighbors, or groups | 🫂 Good people help you succeed |
| 💰 5. Save Money | Save a little money | Keep some money each month. Avoid bad loans | 💵 Little money can grow |
| 🌍 6. Take Chances | Try new opportunities | Apply for programs, work in a town, join volunteering | ✨ Be ready when a chance comes |
| 💪 7. Be Strong | Do not give up | Believe in yourself. Keep going after problems | 🔥 Strength and hope are important |
| 🌸 8. Help Others | Give back to your village | Help family and village when you can | 🌟 This inspires others too |
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My name is Maya. I have a big dream. I want to live my dream and help my village. I think clearly about my dream and write it down. Writing makes my dream real. I learn new skills like English and tailoring at school, online, or in local programs. I start with small steps, like helping children or selling small things. Teachers, neighbors, and mentors give me advice and support. I save money and avoid loans. I join training and am open to opportunities. I stay strong, never give up, and want to inspire others.
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REWRITE THE STORY STARTING WITH
>>>>>>>>>>>>Her name is Maya. She has…………….
and make all changes necessary.
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Correct story:
Her name is Maya. She has a big dream. She wants to live her dream and help her village. She thinks clearly about her dream and writes it down. Writing makes her dream real. She learns new skills like English and tailoring at school, online, or in local programs. She starts with small steps, like helping children or selling small things. Teachers, neighbors, and mentors give her advice and support. She saves money and avoids loans. She joins training and is open to opportunities. She stays strong, never gives up, and wants to inspire others.