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2 ­ Unit 16 ­ “Challenges and Accomplishments”  (Produced by *Mark*)   (Page 1 of 2)

“Complex Noun Phrases Containing Gerunds”

(One of the most difficult aspects)    (of)      (working abroad) (is) (being) far away from my family.
              Noun Phrase               Preposition     Verb “ing”         Verb  Verb “ing”
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(One of the rewards)     (of)        (climbing a mountain) (is)  (reaching) the top!
       Noun Phrase        Preposition      Verb “ing”              Verb   Verb “ing”
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(1) What is one of most rewarding things about being a student?
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(2) What is the most interesting aspects of being a mountain climber?
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(3) What is the best thing about living in Quito?
    ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

(4) What is worst thing about being a police officer?
    ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

(5) Your Question Here! ____________________________________________________________________________________________
    Your Classmates Answer _________________________________________________________________________________________

(6) Your Question Here! ____________________________________________________________________________________________
    Your Classmates Answer _________________________________________________________________________________________

(7) Your Question Here! ____________________________________________________________________________________________
    Your Classmates Answer _________________________________________________________________________________________
Advanced 2 ­ Unit 16 ­ “Challenges and Accomplishments” (Produced by *Mark*)  (Page 2 of 2)

“Accomplishments and Goals”

Talking about Past Accomplishments

(1) Present Perfect ­  (have + past participle)

    What have you accomplished in the last few years?
    I have managed to graduate from high school and enter university!
    I have been able to _________________________________________________________________________

(2) Simple Past

    What did you accomplish in the last five years?
    I managed to get a great job two years ago.
    I learned / was able to _____________________________________________________________________

Talking about Possible Future Accomplishments

(1) Future Perfect (will have + past participle)
    What do you hope you will have achieved in the next five years?
    I hope (that) I will have taken a trip to Brazil in the next five years.
    ______________________________________________________________________________________________

(2) would like to have + past participle
    What would you like to have achieved/accomplished in the next five years?
    I would like to have graduated from EPN and have a challenging job!
    I would like to have seen ____________________________________________________________________
    Your own Question ________________________________________________________________________________________
    Your Classmates Answer____________________________________________________________________________________

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