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Lesson 11

Preparation

Inspirations

I like reading short stories and
listening to real life experiences. These

inspire me to have a positive outlook.
Somehow, I could relate with their
experiences. I draw courage from them
and learn from their mistakes. They give
me a bigger picture on how to deal with
circumstances. Hearing about people’s
account, their struggles and victory over
adversaries is the driving force that

directs my purpose.

Grammar

*Gerund - is a verb which acts as a noun. They act as the subject or object
of a main verb.
Example: ► I like swimming.
► You like what? Swimming

*Object of the verb answers the question what?
Swim is a verb, however when we add –ing in the end it becomes a
gerund and act as a noun.
Keywords
Questions
relate / purpose / struggles
/ victory
1. Where do you get inspirations from?
2. Have you inspired someone? In what way you’ve
influenced him?
3. How does it feel to inspire someone?
4 Please share an inspirational story you like the best.
5. Do you express inspirations through writing? Vocabulary & Expressions

Draw courage - get courage
Sample Answers Adversaries - enemies or struggles
Depicts - describes; represents

1. I get inspirations from stories which depict success.
2. A friend told me that I inspired him to be optimistic. She learned that we

have to enjoy and look at the bright side of life.
3. I feel happy to have helped someone’s life because I inspired him.
4. I like the story of The Alchemist. It’s about believing in your abilities and
staying optimistic.
5. Yes, I like writing poetry and songs when I’m inspired.

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