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1 Warm up
In pairs, discuss the following questions.

1. Do you feel that you have enough free time these days?

2. If you could travel to any country in the world, where would you go? Why?

3. If you could try any type of food in the world, what would it be? Why?

4. Do you ever think about what you will do when you retire? Do you think you will have more free
time when you are older?

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2 Focus on vocabulary
Match the following vocabulary to the definitions.

1. evolved (v) a. make something available to the public

2. starring (v) b. in a way that is important enough to have an impact on

something
3. matters (n) c. the state of being aware of something

4. precious (adj.) d. playing the main part in a movie, TV show etc.

5. consciousness (n) e. subjects or situations that need to be dealt with

6. release (v) f. word or phrase used as the name of something

7. significantly (adv.) g. a variety of things of a specific type

8. term (n) h. rare and to be valued

9. range (n) i. changed and developed over time

3 Listen for predictions

Read the sentences from the script and think about which words from the vocabulary section would
go in the gaps. You only need to use four of the words. Then listen to the podcast and check your
predictions.

1. Before being used in its present context the had popped up in conversations.

2. The event that really brought the term into public ...

3. ...the 2007 film Bucket List Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman...

4. ...information on a of different bucket lists...

5. ...you’ll be able to make the most of your time...

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4 Listen for details

Listen to the podcast one more time and try to answer the following questions.

1. In which two places can you often see the term bucket list these days?

2. The term "bucket list" had been used in conversations about which topic?

3. What do the two main characters in the movie, The Bucket List, find out?

4. What different types of bucket lists are mentioned in the podcast?

5 Let’s chat

Read through the questions, then talk about them with your partner.

1. Were you aware of the term "bucket list" before you listened to this podcast?

2. Have you seen the movie that is mentioned in the podcast? Did you like it?

3. Why do you think the term "bucket list" has become so popular? Do you have a similar term in
your language?

6 Vocabulary quiz: natural expressions

The podcast included a number of natural expressions; with your partner match them to the correct
definition below and then make some sentences using the expressions.

1. ...it hasn’t really been in circulation for all that long...

a. passed from person to person

b. made a circle shape

c. used by educated people

2. ...the term had popped up in conversations...

a. jumped higher than others

b. appeared suddenly

c. disappeared quickly

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3. ...those items were no longer open for consideration...

a. available for discussion

b. limited for a time

c. hidden from the public

4. ...and decide that they want to make the best of their final days before they kick the "bucket"...

a. hurt your foot

b. damage your leg

c. die

5. So, have a look at what is out there...

a. what is available

b. what is free

c. what is in the wild

Write a sentence about your life using each of the expressions.

e.g., I want to buy a new phone, but I need to see what is out there first.

1)

2)

3)

4)

5)

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7 Focus on vocabulary
Part A: Match the following vocabulary to the definitions.

Group 1

1. monument (n) a. shows something in a place that is easy for people to see
2. marble (n) b. precious or expensive stones e.g., diamonds, rubies, emeralds
3. sprinkling (n) c. a building, statue etc. built to remind people of someone or
something special
4. jewels (n) d. type of hard stone that is usually white and can be polished
5. displays (v) e. a small amount of something, dropped and spread out somewhere

Group 2

1. sample (v) a. a living thing that is similar to a plant but without leaves e.g.,
mushroom
2. fungus (n) b. continuing to be strong and healthy
3. glimpse (v) c. try a small amount of something to see if you like it
4. thriving (adj.) d. an experienced person who helps someone with less experience
5. mentor (n) e. see somebody or something but just for a very short period of time

Part B: Put the vocabulary from Part A into the correct gaps in the following sentences. You may need
to change the form of the word.

1. When I went inside the palace, I was amazed to see everything was made of .
2. I took a trip to Hollywood, and I was so excited when I got a of Angelina Jolie.
3. The weather forecast said there would be a of snow in the morning.
4. When I started at this company my boss nominated a for me, and they really
helped me get used to everything.
5. They always the new products at the front of the shop.
6. Since the government had provided some funding the local community centre had been
.
7. The had been built to remind people of the lives lost in World War I.
8. At the end of the movie, they finally found a chest that was full of .
9. There was such a great selection that she really wanted to all the beers in the pub.
10. We hardly ever cleaned our fridge and we had started to notice some growing at
the back.

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Now with your partner, discuss the following questions.

1. Are there any special monuments in your hometown?

2. Have you ever worked or studied somewhere that had a mentor program? Do you think they are
a good idea?
3. Why do you think that certain types of jewels are so expensive?
4. If you could catch a glimpse of a celebrity in real life, who would it be?

8 Skimming for general understanding

You are going to read about four types of bucket lists, predict what kind of amazing thing you could
try for each list, then read and check your prediction.

Bucket list Your ideas From the article

1
Travel

2
Food

3
Retirement

4
Personal development

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A bucket list just for you
Before you kick it, try out some of these things
Structuring your life around a
specific bucket list idea can be
the perfect way to make the
most of your time, while also
having an experience that will
last forever. There are hundreds
of bucket list ideas out there
and all you have to do is choose
which one is right for you.
Travel bucket list
With the world being home
to seemingly endless amazing
places, it can seem almost
impossible to choose where to
go to next. However, these two
places seem to come out on top
of a lot of lists. The Taj Mahal
in India is a place that many of
us want to visit. It is a gorgeous
monument that took over ten
years to build and is constructed
out of perfect marble with a
sprinkling of precious jewels.
The heartbreaking story behind
the construction is another
reason why a visit there will be
unforgettable.
If nature is more of your thing,
then the Grand Canyon in
Arizona is likely to take your
breath away. A stunning
example of natural beauty,
the Grand Canyon stands ten
miles long, one mile deep and
displays millions of years of
geological history within one
awesome location.
Food bucket list
For some people, life is food and
if you are one of them, then
it makes sense that you should
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try to sample as many amazing
dishes as you possibly can.
If you are lucky and money
isn’t an issue, then how about
starting off with some truffles?
An underground fungus which is
known for its delicate flavour,
the black truffle can make any
dish taste amazing but just to
warn you, it won’t come cheap.
On the riskier side of the menu,
you might come across an
interesting fish that calls itself
fugu. Mainly found in Japan,
fugu is a pufferfish which comes
with quite a bite as if it is not
prepared correctly, there is a
chance that you might be kicking
the bucket a little quicker than
you expected.
Retirement bucket list
For some people, they see the
word retirement and suddenly
the word cruise pops into their
mind and why not? Chilling on
the deck of a beautiful ship can
be a great way to see the world.
One of the cooler cruises to try
out is a summer cruise in Alaska
as it offers an opportunity to
experience some of the most
gorgeous landscapes on Earth.
The cruise also brings with it the
chance to glimpse unbelievable
wildlife that is native to the area
like grizzly bears and bald eagles.
For lots of variety, then a
Galapagos Islands cruise has
to be on your list. The chance
to visit so many islands, try
out an amazing range
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to visit conversation sites that
keep the world-famous giant
Galapagos tortoises thriving and
healthy, should not be missed.
Personal development bucket
list
While many bucket lists focus on
things that you can experience
on the outside, this type of
list focuses on your internal
development which may prove
to be more worthwhile in the
long run.
A great way to work on your
own development is to volunteer
to be a mentor to someone with
less experience. The opportunity
to pass on knowledge can help
somebody else improve but
also build a feeling of personal
satisfaction within yourself.
Another thing to do would be
to join a charity or take part
in a peaceful protest. Working
towards what you believe is
good and true can leave a lasting
effect inside of you which will
lead to your own development
and help to build confidence.
The three examples above are
just a thin slice of the bucket lists
that are out there, and if after a
bit of searching you can’t find the
right one for you, then why don’t
you just go for it and create your
own bucket list and see where
that leads you?
Sources: joincake.com,
all.accor.com, vejapan.com,
of cruisecritic.com.au
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9 Reading comprehension
Read the following statements and decide if they are True (T), False (F) or Not Given (NG).

1. The inspiration for building the Taj Mahal came from a happy story.

2. The depth of the Grand Canyon is more than half a mile.

3. The black truffle can improve any meal.

4. Fugu is a type of shark mostly found in Japan.

5. On an Alaskan cruise, there is a chance to see animals that don’t usually live there.

6. The cruises around the Galapagos Islands are only available in the spring.

7. Being a mentor is only satisfying for the person you are helping.

8. If you work on something that you think is good, then it can help you with your confidence.

10 Talking point
Look at the questions and discuss them with your partner.

1. What did you think of the article? What was the most interesting thing?
2. Which of the bucket lists would suit you the best? Why do you think that?
3. Can you think of another type of bucket list that could be created?
4. Why do you think websites like to post so many articles about bucket lists?

11 Natural language: guessing from context

Look at the examples of natural language from the article, with your partner try and guess the meaning
from the context below.

• ...If you are lucky and money isn’t an issue...

• ...you might come across an interesting fish that calls itself fugu...
• ...focuses on your internal development which may prove to be more worthwhile in the long run...
• ...Working towards what you believe is good and true can leave a lasting effect inside of you...

Personalise the vocabulary and share your opinions using these questions:

1. What type of house would you buy if money wasn’t an issue?

2. Have you ever come across anything interesting when you’ve been travelling?
3. Do you think that studying English is worth it in the long run?
4. Do you think that there are any lasting effects of eating too much junk food?

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