Unit 19: If I could go anywhere...
- Talking about dreams and wishes
- Expressing interest and asking for reasons
Part 1
Vocabulary
Use the words in the box to complete the phrases.
| create | discover | develop | establish |
| explore | revoluntionize | invent |
- __________________ a colony on the moon
- __________________ a new species of animal
- __________________ an art program for children in my city
- __________________ flying shoes
- __________________ public transportation
- __________________ the jungles in South America
- __________________ a beautiful piece of art
Answers
- establish
- discover
- develop
- invent
- revolutionize
- explore
- create
Teacher asks and you answer
“lf you could do anything, what would you do?”
Part 2
Conversation
Listen and answer 2 questions.
1. What is Alex’s dream?
2. What is Sandra’s dream?
Alex & Sandra
Transcript
Alex: I’m so tired. We’ve had so many customers today! I think everyone in town is shopping today.
Sandra: I know! I could use a vacation.
Alex: Where would you go if you could go anywhere?
Sandra: If I could go anywhere, I would go to the Bahamas.
Alex: Interesting. Why the Bahamas?
Sandra: First of all, it’s beautiful there. Second, I could explore underwater caves.
Alex: That sounds really fun. But I don’t really feel like I need a vacation. I think I need a different job.
Sandra: What kind of job do you want?
Alex: If I could have any job, I would be a scientist.
Sandra: Oh, really? Why is that?
Alex: I would love to discover cures for diseases.
Sandra: That sounds great.
Example answer
- Alex's dream is to be a scientist and discover cures for diseases. / Alex's dream is to have a different job.
- Sandra's dream is to take a vacation to the Bahamas and explore underwater caves.
Practice the conversation with teacher
Listen. Write the three extra sentences you hear in the conversation. Practice the new conversation.
Alex: I’m so tired. We’ve had so many customers today! I think everyone in town is shopping today.
Sandra: I know! I could use a vacation. _________________
Alex: Where would you go if you could go anywhere?
Sandra: If I could go anywhere, I would go to the Bahamas.
Alex: Interesting. Why the Bahamas?
Sandra: First of all, it’s beautiful there. Second, I could explore underwater caves. _________________
Alex: That sounds really fun. But I don’t really feel like I need a vacation. I think I need a different job.
Sandra: What kind of job do you want?
Alex: If I could have any job, I would be a scientist.
Sandra: Oh, really? Why is that?
Alex: I would love to discover cures for diseases. _________________
Sandra: That sounds great.
Answers
Alex: I’m so tired. We’ve had so many customers today! I think everyone in town is shopping today.
Sandra: I know! I could use a vacation. I haven’t taken a trip in a long time.
Alex: Where would you go if you could go anywhere?
Sandra: If I could go anywhere, I would go to the Bahamas.
Alex: Interesting. Why the Bahamas?
Sandra: First of all, it’s beautiful there. Second, I could explore underwater caves. And I could lie in the sun.
Alex: That sounds really fun. But I don’t really feel like I need a vacation. I think I need a different job.
Sandra: What kind of job do you want?
Alex: If I could have any job, I would be a scientist.
Sandra: Oh, really? Why is that?
Alex: I would love to discover cures for diseases. Also, I’ve always loved science.
Sandra: That sounds great.
Part 3
Language Booster
Notice the ways we talk about dreams and wishes and express interest and ask for reasons.
Talking about dreams and wishes
- If I could go anywhere, I’d travel to (the Bahamas).
- If I could do anything, I’d (be a scientist).
- If I could have any job, I would (be a scientist).
- If I could meet anyone, I’d meet…..
Expressing interest and asking for reasons
- Interesting. Why (the Bahamas)?
- Oh, really? Why is that
- Oh, is that right? How come?
Tell your teacher about one of your dreams or wishes. Use the words from the vocabulary section or your own ideas.
Example
A: If I could do anything, I would go skydiving.
B: Oh, is that right? How come?
A: ...
Part 4
Pronunciation: Using a high tone to show positive emotion
Listen to these clarifying questions. Notice the high tone used for the words that show positive emotion.
If I could go anywhere, I would go into space.
If I could do anything, I would be the leader of the country for one week.
If I could meet anyone, I would meet my favorite actor.
If I could have any job, I would be a singer.
Talk with your teacher about a dream or wish you have . This time, be sure to use a high tone when necessary.
Example
A: So, if you could do anything, what would you do? [high tone]
B: If I could do anything, I would explore the Amazon. [high tone]
Part 5
Speak with confidence
Look at the quotes about dreams and wishes from some famous people below. What do you think the quotes mean? Do you agree or disagree?
Example
A: What do you think? Do you think dreaming is a form of planning?
B: I've never thought about it before, but yeah, I guess I do. Sometimes dreams become reality because of the way we work them out beforehand. So I guess I agree with Hugo, too.
Talk about your own dreams and wishes.