Predictions
In today’s lesson, you’ll learn about the characters by the zodiac signs, adjectives to describe them, and review the future simple to make predictions as well as how to form new words.
1. Warm up
Do you read horoscopes? How often?
Is astrology a pseudoscience? Why do people believe in astrology? Does it help to overcome difficulties?
If it’s difficult to come up with ideas for the answers, read the following statements and agree or disagree with them. Astrology:
- explains the personality,
- explains situations when you can’t,
- gives support,
- gives knowledge about a person’s character,
- gives hope for the better,
- warns us to be careful,
- helps not to take responsibility but to blame the Moon and stars.
Do you believe in destiny? What about predictions?
Is the future predestined, or can we change it?
2. Lead in
Drill pronunciation. Say correctly.
Read the signs of the zodiac paying attention to the transcriptions, then jump to your sign:
Zodiac Signs
Aries (March 21 — April 19) [ˈɛəriːz] — Овен
Taurus (April 20 — May 20) [ˈtɔːrəs] — Телец
Gemini (May 21 — June 20) [ˈʤemɪnaɪ] — Близнецы
Cancer (June 21 — July 22) [ˈkænsə] — Рак
Leo (July 23 — August 22) [ˈliːəʊ] — Лев
Virgo (August 23 — September 22) [ˈvɜːgəʊ] — Дева
Libra (September 23 — October 22) [ˈlɪ:brə] — Весы
Scorpio (October 23 — November 21) [ˈskɔːpɪəʊ] — Скорпион
Sagittarius (November 22 — December 21) [sæʤɪˈtɛərɪəs] — Стрелец
Capricorn (December 22 — January 19) [ˈkæprɪkɔːn] — Козерог
Aquarius (January 20 — February 18) [əˈkwɛərɪəs] — Водолей
Pisces (February 19 — March 20) [ˈpaɪsiːz] — Рыбы
What do you know about zodiac signs? When were you born? What zodiac sign are you?
3. Vocabulary practice. What is your personality?
Let’s have a look at some character traits.
Does this description coincide with your personality? With people you know?
A. Agree or disagree with personality traits relating to the zodiac signs (based on your opinion and experience).
- intuitive, sensitive, and empathetic (Pisces)
- straight, determined, ambitious (Capricorn)
- are always on a quest for knowledge, smart, curious (Sagittarius)
- emotional, energetic, wise, dynamic (Scorpio)
- balance, harmony, and justice (Libra)
- perfectionist at heart and isn’t afraid to improve skills through diligent and consistent practice, sensible (Virgo)
- passionate, loyal, and infamously dramatic (Leo)
- highly intuitive, emotional, helpful (Cancer)
- spontaneous, playful, erratic, curious (Gemini)
- a dynamic fire sign, hot-tempered, bold and ambitious (Aries)
- innovative, progressive, and shamelessly revolutionary (Aquarius)
What about Taurus? As it’s missing here, find out their character traits.
B. Word formation. Build new words in the left black square and use them in the right one.
Start with the left black square.
C. What are the definitions of these words? Match correctly.
- curious – honest
- bold – wanting to know or learn about something
- straight – having a practical purpose
- determined – not frightened of taking risks
- sensible – wanting to do something very much, and not letting anyone stop you
Get some practice
Fill in the blanks with the correct word from the list: curious, bold, straight, determined, sensible, sensitive, perfectionist at heart, hot-tempered, bold, empathetic.
- The detective was ______________, always eager to uncover the truth.
- Despite facing challenges, she remained ______________ in achieving her goals.
- He took a ______________ approach, going directly to the heart of the matter.
- A ______________ person considers the consequences of their actions.
- The explorer’s ______________ nature led him to discover new lands.
Answers:
- The detective was curious, always eager to uncover the truth.
- Despite facing challenges, she remained determined to achieve her goals.
- He took a straight approach, going directly to the heart of the matter.
- A sensible person considers the consequences of their actions.
- The explorer’s bold nature led him to discover new lands.
More challenge!
- The scientist’s ______________ approach to the problem yielded groundbreaking results.
- Despite his ______________ nature, he was often quick to apologize and make amends.
- Her ______________ disposition allowed her to connect with people on a deep level.
- It’s important to be ______________ in the face of adversity, maintaining composure.
- The artist, being a ______________ at heart, always sought perfection in his creations.
Answers:
- The scientist’s sensible approach to the problem yielded groundbreaking results.
- Despite his hot-tempered nature, he was often quick to apologize and make amends.
- Her empathetic disposition allowed her to connect with people on a deep level.
- It’s important to be sensible in the face of adversity, maintaining composure.
- The artist, being a perfectionist at heart, always sought perfection in his creations.
4. Grammar practice. Predictions
Aries: Pay attention! 2024 will be one of the most important years in nearly a decade for your relationships. If you’re single, you will find a significant partner.
Taurus: You’ll have a very busy social life this year! Your friends will be taking you out all the time, and you’ll make many new ones too. Orange will be your lucky colour.
Gemini: You’ll experience many new beginnings and adventures. You’ll have to be very careful with money, and avoid buying a lot of stuff. However, you’ll get a nice surprise.
Cancer: You will likely feel a deep sense of joy and gratitude for life as you are surrounded by many people who love and adore you.
Virgo: Love relationships and marriages will generally be good, health should be taken care of, with regular check-ups and healthy habits.
Scorpio: If your energy is channeled into positive things, then you can reach a very good position, this year will bring you the results of your hard work.
Aquarius: You’ll be lucky in love this year! You’ll meet someone new at work, which will be the start of something special. The colour red will bring you good fortune.
Pisces: There will be a possibility of establishing and starting new enterprises. The colour green will bring you luck with money.
What tense is used in predictions? Will it happen 100%?
Let’s translate some predictions for these zodiac signs:
Make predictions yourself!
- Next week, she ______________ her horoscope. (to read)
- They believe that they ______________ success in their new project. (to achieve)
- Next month, your zodiac sign ______________ some unexpected changes. (to experience)
- I am confident that he ______________ his dream job soon. (to find)
- The stars suggest that you ______________ a long journey this year. (to undertake)
- The astrologer thinks that the economy ______________ in the coming months. (to improve)
- According to the zodiac, you ______________ a financial gain. (to make)
- I ______________ a lot of positive energy around you in the future. (to sense)
Now check yourself. Look at the answers below and see if you’re right.
Answers:
- By the end of the week, she will read her horoscope.
- They believe that they will achieve success in their new project.
- Next month, your zodiac sign will experience some unexpected changes.
- I am confident that he will find his dream job soon.
- The stars suggest that you will undertake a long journey this year.
- The astrologer thinks that the economy will improve in the coming months.
- According to the zodiac, you will make a financial gain.
- I will sense a lot of positive energy around you in the future.
5. Watch the video and mark ‘True’ or ‘False’
Are the following statements true or false?
- Sagittarius will be one of the luckiest signs in 2024.
- Leo will have career growth, new opportunities due to hard work and persistence.
- Libra will feel a lot of love, will be in the right place at the right time, and will have a fruitful year.
- Taurus will not have financial stability, be careful with your costs.
Key: t,t,t,f
What about predicting the future yourself? Translate the Russian text.
- Стрелец: у вас будет много командировок, а если вы одиноки, возможно, в одной из таких поездок вы встретите интересного человека.
- Козерог: у вас будет период профессионального роста. У вас будет повышение по службе.
- Весы: вы воплотите все идеи в жизнь и увидите результаты своих трудов.
- Лев: у вас будут новые возможности, начинания и приятные знакомства.
Sample translation:
- Sagittarius: you will have a lot of business trips, and if you are alone, perhaps you will meet an interesting person on one of these trips.
- Capricorn: you will have a period of professional growth. You will have a promotion.
- Libra: you will bring all the ideas to life and see the results of your labors.
- Leo: you will have new opportunities, beginnings and pleasant acquaintances.
6. Cool down
- Why is astrology so popular?
- In what way predictions can affect people?
- Can they be harmful?
- Do you think that the movements of the Sun, the Moon and planets can affect people’s lives or do you think that astrology is a type of superstition? Explain your ideas.
7. Sum up
What can you do after the lesson?
I can:
- name all zodiac signs,
- determine personality,
- speak about predictions using Future Simple.
