T: Who'd like first to tell the whole class your suggestions?
S: Let me try. I think we should develop good health habits now and take regular exercise. We also ought to save money to ensure a financially secure retirement.
Deal with Ex 3
Students do the exercise individually. Then, students compare their answers in pairs. Check answers by having students read out the sentences.
Deal with Ex 4
Students do the exercise individually. Then, students compare their answers in pairs. Check answers as a class.
Deal with Ex 5
Students discuss the question in pairs. Have one or two students report back on whether their partners thought they needed to change their lifestyles.
T: Up to now, we have known some possible problems when we are getting old. As far as your own lifestyle is concerned, do you think you need to change your present lifestyle to ensure you have a healthy and comfortable old age! Of course, you can have a discussion about this question with your partner.
A few minutes later
T: Who'd like to report your discussion result?
S: I think I needn't to change my present lifestyle. I take exercise everyday. And I have a healthy diet. I feel sure of my health. I also have a habit of saving money. So I don't worry a lot about my old age.
T: Thank you. I hope you have a happy life forever.
Step III Expressing regret (P83)
T: We've learned some expressions for making suggestions. Next let's learn some similar expressions used to express regret. Look at the screen please.
Show the following on the screen.
If only...
I should have done...