Lesson 38: Retirement (20-25 minutes))

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1 Main Topic 5: Performance Lesson 38: Retirement (20-25 minutes)) Today, you will: 1. Learn useful vocabulary related to RETIREMENT. 2. Review Adverbs of Frequency. I. VOCABULARY Exercise 1: What s the meaning? (5-6 minutes) A. Choose the meaning of the underlined words from the choices that follow. 1. The seasoned Mr. William Carls will retire on the 10 th of October this year. a. stop his work b. vacate his desk c. leave the building d. transfer his office 2. Workers that were exposed to a harsh environment need to have a medical checkup to know their condition. a. evaluation b. health c. performance d. strength 3. Employers reward their experienced professionals with huge salaries. a. old b. skilled c. certified d. licensed Page 1

2 4. Senior citizens receive a monthly pension from the government. a. elderly b. younger c. advanced d. wealthy 5. The retired grandparents will rest for the night. a. lean b. sleep c. dream d. view B. Sentence-Making Practice (3-4 minutes) Practice using the words you ve learned in your own sentences. 1. Retire 2. Condition 3. Experienced 4. Senior 5. Rest Page 2

3 Exercise 2: What s the word? (4-5 minutes) Read the following dialog with your tutor and try to use context clues to fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word. You can find the missing word from the pool of words at the bottom. Mr. Aniston will retire after years of service for the Aniston, Yeats & Goober Law Firm. He is asking his insurance agent for help in planning his retirement. Mr. Aniston: I had in our firm. Now I want to stop working and just take it easy. Can you help me plan for my retirement? Insurance Agent: Certainly. Our company s Prime Assurance specializes in giving financial protection for people like you. Mr. Aniston: That s good to hear. Can you offer me an insurance plan that will give me both financial and medical? Insurance Agent: Yes. We have a plan that provides exactly what you need. The Golden Life insurance plan will earn interests that you can spend for your everyday needs. It can also refund the money that you used to pay for your hospital bills after you retire. Mr. Aniston: Perfect! I want to have the Golden Life Insurance plan. It will help me in the coming years that I will be from work. Insurance Agent: I will bring a Golden Life contract for your signature tomorrow. I m happy to serve you. Choices: a. deactivate b. inactive c. support d. aged Page 3

4 II. GRAMMAR REVIEW: Topic: Adverbs of Frequency (5-6 minutes) General Description: Adverbs of frequency describe how often an action takes place. It answers the questions How frequently? or How often? Kinds of Adverbs of Frequency: a. Adverbs of frequency used before the verb ex. Usually, Often, Always, Rarely, Seldom b. Adverbs of frequency used at the beginning or ending of the sentence ex. Occasionally, Sometimes, Often, Frequently, Usually Remember: Adverbs of frequency modify action words. Examples: 1. The athletic Donna Smith goes to the gym often. 2. Mr. Kuok usually leaves the office late. 3. Our company president seldom takes vacations. Adverbs of frequency used before the verb Usually, Often, Always, Rarely, Seldom Adverbs of frequency used at the beginning or ending of the sentence Occasionally, Sometimes, Often, Frequently, Usually Comprehension Check: Write one sentence that uses an adverb of frequency before the verb. Page 4

5 Exercise 1: Incomplete Sentences (3-4 minutes) Choose the word or phrase that would best complete the following sentences. 1. The insurance manager visits his clients. a. very frequent b. very rare c. very often d. very seldom 2., the aged couple goes out for a walk in the park. a. Never b. Rarely c. Very Never d. Sometimes 3. The Castor children visit their retired parents quite. a. never b. frequently c. rarely never d. always frequently Page 5