Ambition

Exercise 1 – Match the expressions and responses below.

Kim Swee Nana
1. Hi Nana!   a. Bye.

2. Have you done your English   b. When I grow up, I want to be a

homework? singer. What about you, Kim
Swee?
3. Nana, what would you like to   c. Yes, I’ve done it. I wrote about
be when you grow up? my ambition.

4. I want to be a professional   d. My family always support me.

footballer because I have great My mom used to be a singer. I
football skills. Nana, why do hope that I can perform at
you want to be a singer? international concerts.

5. My favourite football player is   e. I think I can sing pretty well. I

Neymar Junior. He can play always win in singing
many positions in the field. competitions. I think I can be like
Who encouraged you to be a Siti Nurhaliza. Who is your
singer? favourite football player?

6. Wow! That’s great! I’m sure   f. Thank you, Kim Swee. I hope
you’ll achieve what you want. you’ll achieve your ambition too.

7. Ok, see you tomorrow.   g. Hello Kim Swee.

Exercise 2 – In five minutes, talk about your ambition with a friend.

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