Listening Prompts

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A Day In Maria’s Life

Question: Do you believe personal struggles can lead to a stronger sense of purpose? Why or why not?

PIE Information:

  1. P (Pronunciation)

    • Vocabulary in the text:

      • Idiom: Life is what you make of it

      • Phrasal Verbs: Look back

      • Homographs: Wind (air movement) / Wind (to turn or twist).

    • Tip: Practice pronouncing wind in both forms.

  2. I (Intonation)

    • Stress these words to emphasize Maria's journey:

      • life, make, opportunities, determination, students

  3. E (Expression)

    • Yes, this reading should be expressive to capture Maria’s inspiring story.