1. 1 Autorem materiálu a všech jeho částí, není-li uvedeno jinak, je Mgr. Zdeňka Hrstková. Slezské gymnázium, Opava, příspěvková organizace. Vzdělávací materiál byl vytvořen v rámci OP VK 1.5 – EU peníze středním školám. Life ambitions VY_32_INOVACE_150109 4. února 2014

2. Starter Can you remember what you wanted to be when you were a little child? Have you changed your mind since then? How? What are your plans at the moment? What are you doing to make them come true? If you could do/be anything in the world, what would you do/be? 2

3. Pre-listening You are going to hear two dialogues. Two people discuss their dreams and plans and how they changed during their lives. Look at the lists on the following slide: – Guess which 2 things they NEVER wanted to be/do – Then listen and check your guesses http://www.elllo.org/english/1101/1118-Dream-Warren.htm http://www.elllo.org/english/1101/1117-Dream-Lindsay.htm 3

4. Warren Truck driver Astronaut Rock guitarist Classical guitarist Music critic University professor Lindsey Wonder Woman Business woman War correspondent Public relations specialist Teacher Zoo worker Animal keeper 4

5. Listen again Answer the following questions for both people: 5

6. Warren's dreams Why did Warren want to be a truck driver? How does he feel about his first dream? How did he feel about playing guitar in a band? What kind of music did he like to play as a teenager? What is the difference between classical and folk guitar? As a classical guitarist, do you always play solo? What is Warren doing nowadays? 6

7. Lindsay's dreams How does Lindsay describe Wonder Woman? In Lindsay's opinion, what did it mean to be a business woman? What did Lindsay imagine she would do as PR specialist? How did Lindsay's personality change when she started to travel? What project does Lindsay have in mind now? 7

8. Make comparative sentences Examples: Rock guitarists are more popular than classical guitarists. An astronaut needs a better training than a truck driver. Wonder Woman is the craziest idea of the list. Etc. 8

9. Do you agree or disagree? Business women are less respected than business men. A university professor has got an easier position than a high school teacher. Being a zoo keeper is the most exciting job. Office jobs are more boring than menial jobs. Becoming a good musician is much harder than becoming an astronaut. Being a truck driver might be more dangerous than being a war correspondent. 9