Conversation: We're not getting any Younger

 Warm-up







  • What do you think about aging?
  • Would you like to turn back the clock?
  • Why do some people seem to age faster than others?


Exercise A: VOCABULARY.  Read and figure out the meaning of the words and phrases below.

  • that's been on my mind
  • It seems like
  • wrinkles
  • definitely
  • also comes with 
  • We've been through 
  • stability
  • time is slipping away
  • I get that
  • get caught up
  • accomplished 
  • embrace
  • I used to be
  • make the most of it
  • perspective
  •  pep talk
  • we're in this together
  •  navigate



Exercise B: Read the conversation.







Exercise C: Answer the Questions about the conversation.
  1. What are some positives that come with getting older?
  2. What is Jai's concern about getting older?
  3. How does Ulga suggest dealing with the fear of not having enough time?
  4. What is Jai's perspective on aging at the beginning of the conversation?
  5. What is Ulga's attitude towards aging?
  6. What is the message that Ulga wants to convey to Jai?
Exercise D: Choose the appropriate answers.

1._____ you ever traveled to Europe?
A) Do
B) Did
C) Has
D) Have

2._____ you finished your homework yet?
A) Do
B) Did
C) Has
D) Have

3._____ your friend called you back yet?
A) Do
B) Did
C) Has
D) Have

4._____ you been to the new restaurant downtown?
A) Do
B) Did
C) Has
D) Have

5._____ you take the dog for a walk this morning?
A) Do
B) Did
C) Has
D) Have

6._____ your parents ever gone skydiving?
A) Do
B) Did
C) Has
D) Have

7._____ you ever ridden a horse before?
A) Do
B) Did
C) Has
D) Have

8._____ you eaten sushi before?
A) Do
B) Did
C) Has
D) Have

9.____ you seen the new Star Wars movie yet?
A) Do
B) Did
C) Has
D) Have

10._____ your sister ever lived abroad?
A) Do
B) Did
C) Has
D) Have

Exercise E: Choose the best word to complete the following sentences.

1________ is a key ingredient for a healthy relationship.
a) Perspective
b) Wrinkles
c) Stability
d) Accomplished


2. It's easy to ________ in the day-to-day stresses, but try to remember the bigger picture.
a) Accomplish
b) Get caught up
c) Navigate
d) Embrace

3. Age ________ wisdom, but it also comes with a few ________.
a) Stability / wrinkles
b) Pep talk / navigation
c) Embrace / accomplished
d) Wrinkles / perspective


4. It seems like everyone around me is more successful than I am, but I know I've ________ a lot too.
a) Embrace
b) Accomplished
c) Navigate
d) That's been on my mind


5. Let's ________ this difficult situation together.
a) Navigate
b) Embrace
c) Make the most of it
d) Get caught up


6. ________ can be a challenge, but it's important to stay focused and positive.
a) Stability
b) Perspective
c) Wrinkles
d) Navigation


7. I used to be so hard on myself, but now I try to take a more positive ________.
a) Embrace
b) Perspective
c) Accomplish
d) Navigation


8. Time is slipping away, and we need to ________ of every moment.
a) Embrace
b) Accomplish
c) Make the most of it
d) Get caught up

9. Sometimes, it's hard to keep up with all the changes in life, but we can always ________.
a) That's been on my mind
b) Embrace
c) Navigate
d) Make the most of it

10. ________ is key when dealing with difficult situations.
a) Wrinkles
b) Perspective
c) Stability
d) I get that


11. We've been through a lot together, and ________, we'll get through this too.
a) Definitely
b) Embrace
c) Perspective
d) Navigation


12. I know it's scary to try new things, but sometimes we need to ________ our fears.
a) Get caught up in
b) Embrace
c) Accomplish
d) Navigate


13. ________ can be a challenge, but it's important to stay focused on what's truly important.
a) Embrace
b) Get caught up
c) Navigation
d) Perspective


14. Sometimes all we need is a little ________ to remind us that we're capable of great things.
a) Wrinkles
b) Perspective
c) Pep talk
d) Accomplished


15. ________ is something that I used to take for granted, but now I realize how important it is.
a) Stability
b) Wrinkles
c) Accomplished
d) That's been on my mind




Exercise F: Express your opinion

  1. What are some common physical changes that occur as people age?
  2. How do societal attitudes towards aging differ across cultures?
  3. What are some psychological challenges that people may face as they age?
  4. What are some strategies for staying physically active as you get older?
  5. How can we improve healthcare and support for the elderly population?
  6. How do technological advancements impact aging?
  7. What are some misconceptions about aging that you have encountered?
  8. What are some ways to maintain social connections as you age?
  9. How does retirement impact a person's sense of identity and purpose?
  10. How can we address ageism in our society?


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