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LESSON 14: UNLOCKING OPPORTUNITIES

(CONT.)
I. PRONUNCIATION:
1. Minimal Pairs: /k/ & /g/
Listen to the teacher's instructions on how to make the target sounds /k/ and /g/

/k/ /g/
cap gap
coat goat
cut gut
class glass
lock log

2. Aural Practice:

There are 4 words to be read aloud. Each time a word is read aloud, you have to identify
whether to turn right or left by identifying the correct sound in the word. The first person
to get the destination correct is the winner.
Turn Left  when hearing /k/ Turn Right  when hearing /g/
List of words:
1. music /ˈmjuːzɪk/  again /əˈɡeɪn/  because /bɪˈkɔːz/  account /əˈkaʊnt/  Moscow
2. mug /mʌɡ/  ghost /ɡəʊst/  cause /kɔːz/  leak /liːk/  Mexico City
3. magazine /ˈmæɡəziːn/  keep /kiːp/  echo /ˈekəʊ/  vague /veɪɡ/  Paris
4. gone /ɡɔːn/  garage /ɡəˈrɑːdʒ/  beggar /ˈbeɡər/  parking /ˈpɑːrkɪŋ/  Istabul

3. Oral Practice: Tongue Twisters /k/ and /g/


Read aloud the following sentences:
a. Kind kangaroos can kick a ball very far.
b. The grandma gave the grandkids giant gumballs.
c. The cook carefully chopped carrots, cabbage, and garlic.
d. Ken the kind king carried a big golden key to the grand gate.

II. LISTENING:
Listen to the text below and fill in the blanks with the words that you hear. (Track 14a)

Learning at Work: How It Boosts Your Career

Welcome to today's discussion about the impact of education while working on personal
development. Imagine being at your workplace, doing your daily tasks, and also taking classes to
learn something new. It can be a language, computer skills, or even a hobby like painting. This
kind of learning is not only beneficial but also quite enjoyable. The best part? You can use what
you learn right away. If you're a mechanic, and you learn about new car engines, you can use that
knowledge to fix cars better. It's like taking part in a real-life assignment every day.

Education while working encourages you to collaborate and engage with others effectively.
You can work together with colleagues who are also learning. It's a great opportunity to learn from
each other. Moreover, employers often value employees who are committed to learning and
growing. It can open doors to promotions or new responsibilities. So, whether you're a nurse, an
engineer, or something else, remember, learning while working can make your career more
exciting, and it's something you shouldn't ignore. Thanks for listening, and keep learning!

List of pre-teach vocabulary:


1. career (n)
2. workplace (n)
3. benefit (n)  beneficial (adj)
4. colleague (n)
5. value (v)
6. employee (n) vs employer (n)
7. promotion (n)
8. responsibility (n)
HOMEWORK:
1. Listen and identify the words containing /k/ and /g/ sounds. Next, read the text aloud
and pay attention to those words. (Track 14b)
a. The information session is a 45-minute presentation. After that, there is a tour of the campus
that lasts for 90 minutes. A student ambassador will guide you on the tour. During the tour,
you will see different places on campus, like classrooms, dorm rooms, the dining hall, the
library, sports facilities, art spaces, and the student union.
b. A university is a lot more than just classes and exams. University is a concept that offers
you a host of possibilities to develop both academically and personally. Find out about the
different projects, clubs and societies that are in your university. You will definitely find
something you are interested in.
c. Education guides us on a path of growth. We learn grammar, geometry, and geography.
With teachers' support, we gain knowledge and skills. Graduation marks a new beginning.
Group work fosters collaboration and communication.

2. Listen and write down the sentences that you hear. Then, listen again and repeat each
sentence. (Track 14c)
1. ________________________________________________________________

2. ________________________________________________________________

3. ________________________________________________________________

4. ________________________________________________________________

5. ________________________________________________________________

6. ________________________________________________________________

7. ________________________________________________________________

8. ________________________________________________________________

9. ________________________________________________________________

10. ________________________________________________________________
Answers:
1. Promotion usually comes with added responsibility.
2. A successful career often starts in the workplace.
3. Learning new skills can be beneficial for your career.
4. Teamwork is beneficial for both employees and employers.
5. Workplace learning benefits both employees and employers.
6. Colleagues value teamwork and collaboration.
7. Colleagues who value teamwork contribute to a positive workplace.
8. Colleagues who collaborate effectively often achieve great results.
9. Effective collaboration is essential for project success.
10. Effective collaboration positively impacts the company's development.

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