Listen UP! Talking about your year – Intermediate

https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/251226

Spotify: 

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1V9aAhct0O3ozsGm4am58V

Vocabulary

Choose the correct form

1. Georgie ________ (turn) 30 this year.

2. Neil ________ (go) to Sicily with his family.

3. Georgie ________ (not run) very much this year.

4. Neil ________ (hurt) his ankle, so he can’t run now.

 Choose the correct word

1. I feel very (proud / regret) of finishing this project.

2. One (highlight / resolution) of my year was learning English.

3. I (regret / proud) not saving more money.

4. My New Year’s (highlight / resolution) is to eat less sugar.

Questions and Answers

Q: How do you usually feel at the end of the year? Why?
A: I usually feel a bit tired but also happy because I can relax and spend time with my family. I also like thinking about what I achieved during the year.

Q:How do you usually celebrate the end of the year?
A: I usually celebrate the end of the year with my family. We have a nice dinner and watch fireworks together

Q: What was the highlight of your year?
A: The highlight of my year was going on holiday with my friends because we had a great time together and made many nice memories. 

Q:What is something you are proud of this year?
A: I am proud of myself for improving my English and studying regularly, even when I was busy.

Q: Did you have any New Year’s resolutions? Did you keep them?
A:Yes, I had a New Year’s resolution to exercise more. I kept it for a few months, but later I stopped because I didn’t have enough time.

Q: Is there anything you regret not doing this year?
A:I regret not reading more books because I often chose to watch TV instead.

Q: Did you travel this year? If yes, where did you go?
A: Yes, I travelled to another country. I went to Italy and visited several cities.

Q:What helped you feel happy or successful this year?
A: Spending time with my family and friends helped me feel happy and supported during the year.

Q: What was difficult for you this year?
A: Managing my time was difficult because I had work, studies, and personal responsibilities.

Q: What would you like to do differently next year?
A:Next year, I would like to organise my time better and focus more on my health.

Choose the correct form - answers

1. turned

2. went

3. hasn’t run

4. hurt

Choose the correct  word - answers

1. proud

2. highlight

3. regret

4. resolution