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Preview
For months you've been preparing to go to a conference in a foreign country to deliver a presentation about a project you've been involved in. You've worked hard for this opportunity and presenting at the conference could advance your career.
Two days before your trip, your mother-in-law is diagnosed with a terminal illness and is likely to die while you're away. What do you do?
Cancel the trip. Family first.
It's a once in a lifetime chance. Take the trip.
Useful Language
Students can access a Useful Language drawer at any time during the activity. The key vocabulary and sentence stems will help your learners express their thoughts and opinions.
Keywords
- opportunity: a good chance to do something that will help you learn, grow, or succeed
- support: to help someone, often to strengthen or encourage them
- responsibility: something you need to do or take care of
Sentence Stems
- This opportunity could...
- I think it’s my responsibility to...
- I believe my mother-in-law would want...