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RESPOND verbally with your thoughts
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GRADUATION DAY EXCITMENT
Listen & Respond
What Did They Say?
What did the principal encourage students to do?
Idiom
Look back on – To remember or reflect.
Example: She looked back on her school days fondly.
Phrasal Verb
Look ahead – To think about the future.
Example: He looked ahead to new challenges.
Challenging Vocabulary
Milestone – An important event or stage.
Example: Graduation is a milestone in life.
PIE Practice
Pronunciation: Practice “milestone” (MILE-stone).
Intonation:
“We looked back on our memories.” (Stress memories)
“We looked back on our memories.” (Stress back)
Your Turn
Say: “I looked ahead to my next adventure.”
What milestone have you celebrated?
Transcript of Recording
Audio Passage
“Today was graduation day, and the school was buzzing with excitement. Students lined up in their gowns, ready to walk across the stage. I felt proud but also emotional. Years of hard work had finally paid off. The principal told us to look back on our memories but also look ahead to new opportunities. It was a moving moment, full of cheers and applause. Graduation is a milestone, a sign that you’ve grown and are ready for the next step. I’ll never forget the feeling of standing there, surrounded by classmates and teachers.”