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GO FOR IT! 5 “Every term, the day before the school starts,
we get together with my classmates to have
some fun. We order a big cake and drinks;
wear cones and throw confetti. It has become
a traditional activity to recharge our batteries.”
If we want to encourage someone to do
something, we should motivate them. To do
this, we can use the sentences below.
* When one is facing a problem:
“Stay strong.”
“Don’t give up.”
* When one can’t decide whether to do
something that looks difficult:
“What do you have to lose?”
“It’s worth a shot.”
* When one is trying to reach a hard
decision:
“I’m always behind you.”
“I support you all the way.” c Imagine a situation that you need some
* When one is already doing well:
“I’m very proud of you!”
“Keep up the good work.”
* When one seeks inspiration:
“Reach for the stars.”
“Follow your dreams.”
* When one is having a difficult time:
“Look on the bright side.”
“Every cloud has a silver lining.”
“Tomorrow is another day.”
Speaking
a Discuss the following questions.
1 When and why do you think a person needs
motivation?
2 What is your primary motivation to be
successful?
b Read the situations given below and write
motivational sentences for each. Use the
sentences in ‘KEEP IN MIND!’ box.
1 Your brother has been thinking about running
his own business after quitting his full-time
job and you are of the opinion that he ought
to do it soon. You say:
2 You are the coach of the National Volleyball
Team. The team won a match and each player
did a really great job. You say:
3 You are teaching your sister how to drive,
but she keeps making the car stop and looks
terribly disappointed. You say:
4 You are helping your mum shop for some new
furniture. She finds a lounge suite that might
go well with the curtains in the living room,
but she can’t make up her mind whether it is
a good choice. You say:
motivation to keep going and try hard. Work
in pairs. Talk about your situations. Ask for and
provide each other some motivational tips in
turns.
e.g.
I’m thinking about dropping
out of the competition. I don’t
think I can make it and I feel
emotionally exhausted.
No, you won’t. Practice makes
perfect and you can do it! Now,
cheer up!
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