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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The article you are about to read will encourage you to break free from the endless cycle of consumption and take intentional steps toward self-expression, innovation, and personal fulfillment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore how the author benefited from adopting a \u201cstop consuming, start creating\u201d mindset and how it led her to a more fulfilling and purpose-driven life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/possibilitychange.com\/start-creating\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. What does the word \u201cball game\u201d<\/strong> mean in the sentence \u201cUntil this artistic awakening, I had taken lessons in piano and dance, but doing my own thing was a completely different ball game<\/strong>.<\/em>\u201d? Use it in a sentence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. What does the term \u201cmuse\u201d<\/strong> mean in the sentence \u201cMusic was my first muse<\/strong>.<\/em>\u201d? Use it in a sentence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Explain the meaning of the expression \u201cto show somebody the ropes\u201d<\/strong>, \u201cAsk someone to show you the ropes<\/strong>.<\/em>\u201d Use it in a sentence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. According to the author, what happens when you shift from a consumer to a creator?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Are you a consumer or a creator?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. What do you think is the role of creativity in problem-solving and innovation?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Can creativity be developed and nurtured, or is it something people are born with? Explain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. What would you stop consuming, and what would you create instead?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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