Unit 8 Page 76 Lesson A1A

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Unit 8

What if?

Lesson A

Wishes

1. Getting started

A. Listen to the people talk about their wishes. What do they want?

How do you wish your life were different?

Berta Palmas, Monterrey:

I just wish I weren’t so busy with my work. I have to work most weekends, so I never have enough time to do anything fun. If I had more free time, I’d go kayaking every weekend.

Min Sup and Jin Eun Cho, Seoul:

We just got married, and we’re renting a tiny little apartment. It would be great if we could afford a bigger place to live. We don’t have enough room for all our stuff.

Bryan Gibson, Melbourne:

Well, I never get to go away on holiday. I just don’t have enough money. So, I wish I had enough money to go somewhere exciting. Yeah, if I could choose anywhere, I’d probably go to Egypt to see the pyramids. That would be great.

Irene Chang, Taipei:

I wish I didn’t live so far away from my family. My sister just had a baby- a little boy- and I never get to see him. I really miss everyone. If I lived closer, I’d be able to help out.