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Exercise 1: Warming Up
Words
marriage n
marry v
quite a few adj
get married v
so adv
wedding n
anniversary n
child n
children n
Practice pronouncing the words below. If you don’t know a word,
just ask your teacher!
Words (continued)
single adj
engagement n
to be engaged adj
widow n
fortunately adv
grown up adj
divorce v
invite v
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Exercise 2: Answer the Question
You got married.
2004 Now
Can you describe the image in 45 seconds?
Include as much information as possible.
Q
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Exercise 2: Answer the Question (continued)
My wedding is not
scheduled yet.
Can you describe the picture in 45 seconds?
Include as much information as possible.
Q
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Exercise 3: Learn Useful Phrases
A Are you married?
B Yes, I've been married for quite a few years.
A How long have you been married?
B
We got married in 2005, so we've been married for 10
years.
A When is your wedding anniversary?
B It's coming soon, on July 22nd.
A Your sister also got married recently, didn't she?
B
No, she hasn't gotten married yet. But she has been
engaged for 3 months.
Dialogue practice Complete the sentences
1. I’ve ( )( )( ) 5 years.
married, for, been
2. ( )( )( )( ) studied
English?
long, have, how, you
3. She ( )( )( ) a lawyer.
to, married, got
4. He ( )( )( )( ) 2 months.
been, engaged, has, for
• I’ve been married for ...
• How long have you …?
• get married …
• She has been engaged for ...
…
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Exercise 3: Learn Useful Phrases (continued)
A Who did Donald marry?
B He married Carla. But they haven't had a wedding yet.
A When do they plan to have a wedding?
B I am not sure when they will have a wedding.
Dialogue practice Complete the sentences
1. We are ( )( )( )( )( )
next month.
have, to, wedding, a, going
2. I am ( )( )( )( )( )
come back.
he, when, not, sure, will
• have a wedding ...
• I am not sure when …
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Exercise 4: Practice Asking a Question
Ask some questions to your teacher using the useful phrase
you just learned.
Q
• How long have you …?
