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PartⅠ
Opener

■1.Viewing & Listening

Watch the video clip and listen carefully.

■2.Checking your listening

Watch the video clip again and fill in the blanks.

See, these are the moments that define us.Not the day you get the (1) ____, not the day you win Teacher of the Year, but the times that force you to claw and (2)____and fight just to get through the day,the moments when you get (3)____and you’re wondering whether it’s even worth it to get back up.See, those are the times when you’ve got to ask yourself, “who am I going to be?” And I want to be clear.This isn’t just some (4 )_____platitude about building carrot character.In recent years, we’ve actually been seeing a growing body of research that shows that skills like (5)____and conscientiousness can be just as important to your (6)____as your (6)____or even your IQ.For instance,West Point cadets who scored high on things like grit and (7) ____were more likely to (8)____basic training than those who ranked high on things like class rank, SAT scores and physical fitness.

■3.Talking

Listen to the model dialogue and talk about the questions followed with your partner.

A: What was your childhood dream?

B: When I was in high school, I really wanted to become someone who worked for the United Nations.

A: Why would you want to work for the U.N.?

B: I thought it was a really cool job because you get to travel around the world and help the local community.

A: Are you the kind of person who sticks to dreams?

B: Well, I guess not.Because now I am nowhere near being someone who works for the U.N.,I guess I just gave it up in the middle.

A: What is your dream job?

B: My dream job is to work as a wildlife photographer.I have a passion for nature, animals and using visual media to tell impactful stories.

A: How did you take the first step to get your dream job?

B: I bought a camera last year and practice photographing every day.And I have posted some works on the Internet, which received good response.

A: Do you think you are an ambitious person?

B: Well, I am ambitious when inspired but also believe life is meant to be enjoyed.So, while I set high goals at times, my ultimate dream is to lead a meaningful life surrounded by people I care about.

Question 1: What is your dream?

Question 2: Why is it important to have goals and dreams in life? pHjSDQp9YZQSLqEfiTHGdz6cF5fv8wIiG/MiFPTggZVB0p0kIt1MklL/KHJplqxQ

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