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Lesson 9

Preparation

Disappointments

We always wish for the good things. But life
isn’t all beer and skittles. We cannot always have
fun all the time. At one point, we have experienced
disappointments, the failure to fulfill our wishes and
expectations. As long as we live, we’re bound to
experience another pain for they are part of life. But
life goes on. We cannot let ourselves be stuck in grief.
The knowledge on how to deal with disappointments

is essential. So, the next time we come across one,
we wouldn’t be hurt that much. Also, we could only
appreciate the sweetness of triumph if we have
already experience the bitter of failures.

Grammar

Idioms are expressions, words, or phrases that has figurative meaning.
Example:
► get your act together- be more organized
► born with a silver spoon in his mouth- born into a rich family

Questions

1. Give me one disappointment you’ve had?
What did you do? Keywords
2. What do you to make yourself feel better when Bound / grief / failures /
disappointed? triumph
3. Is failing always a bad thing? Why or why not?

4. How do you help a friend when he’s disappointed?
5. What are the common causes of
disappointments? Vocabulary & Expressions
life isn’t all beer and skittles - life
Sample Answers isn’t all about pleasure
come across - encounter

1. I was disappointed because I failed getting
the first honorary award. I told myself that there’s always the next time.
2. I always tell myself that disappointments and failures are present to make
me a better person.
3. No, because it challenges you to give all you have.
4. I’ll comfort him and make him realize that he can do better next time.
5. The aim for perfection and expecting too much are the sources of
disappointments.

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