Key Module 10 Unit 1: Turning Points

KEY MODULE 10 UNIT 1: TURNING POINTS

- Turning Point. What is a turning point in life?

Situation #1

John and Mary were married when they were 25. They both had good jobs and quickly saved enough money to buy a house. Mary quit her job when her first child was born. Soon after, John lost his job. John and Mary had to sell their house, and Mary went back to work.

1. What was the turning point for Mary? 2. What was the turning point for John?

Situation #2

Tomas came to United States about 20 years ago when he was a young teenager. He was a permanent resident, but he never became citizen. As he grew older, he became very unhappy about decisions made by the city government officials in his town,. He complained a lot to his family and neighbors until one day his oldest child said to him, “Dad why don’t you stop complaining and do something?” Tomas applied for citizenship, and several years later, he was elected to the City Council.

1. What was a turning point for Tomas?

KEY: (Mary quit her job because of the birth of the baby.) (John lost his job) (His child told him to do something or stop complaining.)

Answers-1: 1. While watching the geese, he saw the fox. 2. Richard got a thorn in his finger when pruning the roses. 3. The cat meowed loudly after searching for a way into the house. 4. Although fearing being ostracized, the man continued helping everyone. 5. Will measured the board again before making his final cut.

Answers-2: 1. After they had heard the terrible noise, they ran for their lives. 2. The customer paid for his groceries when he passed through the check out stand. 3. Allen is only happy while he is participating in an argument. 4. Before they left for the hike, the boy scouts were warned about snakes. 5. Until he had watered the lawn in the morning, he didn't see the dandelions in it.