MAIN TASK LEVEL 4 WEEK 11 NARRATING STORIES

MAIN TASK

Dear students, let's create a presentation in pairs in which you narrate a personal or fictional story, that could be told in the office to your coworkers. Make sure to use the new vocabulary acquired, idioms, phrases, simple past and past continuous.Include audio and images, be creative!READ THE FOLLOWING EXAMPLE, USE IT AS REFERENCE.

SAMPLE STORY

Last month, I had the most surprising day at work. It all began on an ordinary Tuesday morning. At first, everything was going smoothly. I arrived at the office, settled into my desk, and started tackling my to-do list. A little later, I received an email that completely changed the course of my day. The email was from our CEO, inviting me to join an important meeting with a potential high-profile client. This was out of the blue because I hadn't been involved in this project before. Not long afterwards, I was scrambling to gather all the necessary information and prepare for the meeting. Suddenly, just as I was about to leave my desk, my phone rang. It was my sister, who lives in another state, calling to tell me that she had just gone into labor. I was thrilled and anxious at the same time but knew I had to stay focused on the task at hand. I rushed to the conference room, where the meeting was being held. The atmosphere was tense, and everyone was waiting for the client's arrival. Just at that moment, quite unexpectedly, our CEO walked in with the client, who turned out to be a well-known celebrity looking to invest in our company. The meeting started, and I felt a mix of nerves and excitement. During the presentation, the power suddenly went out, leaving us in complete darkness. Without warning, the emergency lights flickered on, and we had to continue without our usual tech support. Despite the setbacks, the presentation went smoothly. The celebrity client was impressed with our resilience and quick thinking. Later that day, we received confirmation that they had decided to partner with us. When it was all over, I felt an incredible sense of accomplishment. Looking back now, after all that had happened, I realize how important it is to stay calm and adaptable in unexpected situations. That day taught me that even the most ordinary days can turn into extraordinary experiences. Eventually, I found out that my sister had given birth to a healthy baby girl, adding a personal joy to an already remarkable day.