DECISIONS & THEIR OUTCOMES
UNIT 2
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WORKSHOP IV
Making Decisions:
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What are the most important decisions in life?
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What kinds of decisions do you make every day?
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DO YOU USUALLY MAKE DECISIONS ON YOUR OWN OR ASK FOR ADVICE?
Reading: Skim for main idea
“Emma had to choose between taking a summer course or working full-time. She considered the benefits and consequences carefully. In the end, she decided to work for a few months to save money. This experience taught her responsibility and time management.”
Skim the paragraph and write: Main idea: one sentence Key details: 2 supporting points
Reading: Scan for details
“Emma had to choose between taking a summer course or working full-time. She considered the benefits and consequences carefully. In the end, she decided to work for a few months to save money. This experience taught her responsibility and time management.”
What were Emma’s two options?Why did she choose to work? What skills did she gain from this experience?
EXERCISE II
WHAT TO DO?
1. Skim for main ideas and key details 2. scan for specific details:
David was facing an important decision: should he study abroad next year or take an internship at a local company? He knew each option had advantages and disadvantages. Studying abroad would give him new experiences and improve his English, but it would be expensive. The internship would allow him to earn money and gain practical skills, yet he would miss the chance to live in another country. After weighing all possibilities, David decided to apply for the internship. Looking back, he felt confident about his choice because he learned how to manage projects and communicate with professionals effectively.
- What were David’s two main options?
- What were the advantages of studying abroad?
- What were the advantages of the internship?
- Why did David feel confident about his choice afterward?
- Which phrases in the text show cause and effect?
Test your reading speed and comprehension
WHAT TO DO?
EXERCISE III
Maria had to choose between volunteering at a local charity or attending a weekend art workshop. If she volunteered, she would help people, develop teamwork skills, and contribute to her community, but she might miss practicing art. If she attended the workshop, she would improve her creativity, learn new techniques, and meet other young artists, but she would miss volunteering opportunities. Maria thought carefully and came up with a plan: she would attend the workshop on Saturday and volunteer on Sunday. She realized that if she hadn’t balanced both, she would have regretted missing either experience. Over time, she tried out different approaches to manage her time effectively, showing that planning and conditional thinking help make better decisions.
1. Skim for main ideas and key details 2. scan for specific details:
- What skills would Maria develop if she volunteered at the local charity?
- What benefits would Maria get from attending the art workshop?
- What plan did Maria decide on to balance both activities?
- What did Maria realize she would have regretted if she had not balanced both options?
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DECISIONS & THEIR OUTCOMES
UNIT 2
>
WORKSHOP IV
Making Decisions:
>
What are the most important decisions in life?
>
What kinds of decisions do you make every day?
>
DO YOU USUALLY MAKE DECISIONS ON YOUR OWN OR ASK FOR ADVICE?
Reading: Skim for main idea
“Emma had to choose between taking a summer course or working full-time. She considered the benefits and consequences carefully. In the end, she decided to work for a few months to save money. This experience taught her responsibility and time management.”
Skim the paragraph and write: Main idea: one sentence Key details: 2 supporting points
Reading: Scan for details
“Emma had to choose between taking a summer course or working full-time. She considered the benefits and consequences carefully. In the end, she decided to work for a few months to save money. This experience taught her responsibility and time management.”
What were Emma’s two options?Why did she choose to work? What skills did she gain from this experience?
EXERCISE II
WHAT TO DO?
1. Skim for main ideas and key details 2. scan for specific details:
David was facing an important decision: should he study abroad next year or take an internship at a local company? He knew each option had advantages and disadvantages. Studying abroad would give him new experiences and improve his English, but it would be expensive. The internship would allow him to earn money and gain practical skills, yet he would miss the chance to live in another country. After weighing all possibilities, David decided to apply for the internship. Looking back, he felt confident about his choice because he learned how to manage projects and communicate with professionals effectively.
Test your reading speed and comprehension
WHAT TO DO?
EXERCISE III
Maria had to choose between volunteering at a local charity or attending a weekend art workshop. If she volunteered, she would help people, develop teamwork skills, and contribute to her community, but she might miss practicing art. If she attended the workshop, she would improve her creativity, learn new techniques, and meet other young artists, but she would miss volunteering opportunities. Maria thought carefully and came up with a plan: she would attend the workshop on Saturday and volunteer on Sunday. She realized that if she hadn’t balanced both, she would have regretted missing either experience. Over time, she tried out different approaches to manage her time effectively, showing that planning and conditional thinking help make better decisions.
1. Skim for main ideas and key details 2. scan for specific details: