1 Unit Lessons for life Opener 1

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Unit 1
Lessons for life
Unit 1 Lessons for life
Vocabulary notes
implement changes = to make changes happen
seek advice = to look for or ask for advice
passed down = communicated (through the generations)
the key to = the secret – the most important or central thing
barrier = here, something that stops something happening
lies with = if responsibility, hope, justice, the future, etc. 
lies with you, then you possess it – you are in control of it
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1 
‘As mayor, what are some of the changes you’d like to
implement
?’
2 
‘There’s an elders’ society where they meet every day,
and this is also another opportunity for us to go and
seek
advice.’
3 
‘… all of the Inuit traditions and history were passed
down
orally.’
4 
‘What is the key to living a happy life?’
5 
‘It’s a challenge to pass on words of wisdom to the
youth because of the communication barrier.’
6 
‘Responsibility now lies with today’s generation to
record and pass on the wisdom of the ages.’
7b
• Ask students to work individually to complete the
sentences in their own words. Then ask students to
work in pairs and share their sentences. Encourage
them to ask follow-up questions and make it a short,
personalized discussion in pairs.
EXAMPLE ANSWERS
1 I always seek advice when I have a big decision to make 
– like changing my job or buying something expensive.
2 The last time I experienced a communication barrier was 
when I went travelling in China – nobody knew what 
I was asking for.
3 The key to living a happy life is to have lots of friends.