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Lesson 17

Unknown Future

It’s easy for parents to project the future of their

children based on physical attributes and

talents that they may possess when they were

little, but it’s really a silly exercise. Though we

think we’ve uncovered the gifts that will assure

our children’s careers as doctors, lawyers,

actresses or athletes; things don’t always turn

out the way we expect them to be. The prettiest little girl may grow up gawky

and awkward. The scrawny little boy can become quite the looker by the time

he’s a teenager. Even personalities can change.

Comprehension

1. How can parents project their children’s future?

2. What is the writer talking about?

Questions

1. Do you and your parents have the same future in mind?

2. How do you see yourself in the near future?
3. Do you think your parents can decide your future?

4. What did your parents want you to be?

5. What was your dream when you were young?

Vocabulary & Expressions

attribute : a quality or feature, especially one that is considered to be good or useful
silly : not sensible, showing bad judgment
gawky : moving in a nervous and awkward way, as if you cannot control your arms and legs
awkward : moving or behaving in a way that does not seem relaxed or comfortable
scrawny : thin, unattractive and looking weak

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