B1 – Intermediate
Did you ever think that you could change the world by…making your bed? Yes, it may sound silly and irrational. Howbeit, this simple housework could have a deeper message to tell. Watch the snippet of U.S. Navy Adm. William H. McRaven’s speech about why we should make our bed.
Discussion Questions:
1. What are some simple housework and office tasks that you do every day? How do you feel after you carry out those tasks?
2. What do you consider your biggest accomplishment so far? What do you want to accomplish by this year and how do you believe you can attain them?
3. What three things would you change about the world if you could?
4. In your own way, how could you change the world?
4 replies on “Change the World by Making Your Bed”
1- I make my bed every day, just as the admiral indicates in the video. After doing it, I always feel the same way the admiral says: I feel great.
2- My greatest achievement so far has been starting and supporting a family.
This year, I would like to speak English better, be able to make myself understood, and most importantly, understand English speakers.
3- Wars, selfishness, empathy.
4- Wars, selfishness, empathy.
You are doing so well always doing your writing exercise.
However, do not forget to always write your answers in complete sentences. Avoid answers that are fragments/only phrases.
For example, the responses for Questions 3 and 4. For your answer to the question, “What three things would you change about the world if you could?”, instead of only saying, “Wars, selfishness, empathy.”, you may write it this way:
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
2. My greatest accomplishment so far is achieving independence, and I plan to complete my university studies this year.
3. Injustice, poverty, and violence.
4. Striving to become a better person is the first step.
Welcome to Phoneenglish! Good choice on beginning with your writing practice.
Remember to always write your responses in complete sentences. For example, for Question 3 “What three things would you change about the world if you could?”:
Instead of: “Injustice, poverty, and violence.”
You may answer it this way: “Three things I would change about the world are injustice, poverty, and violence.”
Hope you can consistently practice from now on. Cheers!