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Question
Discuss with your partner and answer the following question:
What are your strengths?
| Strengths | Why do you feel so? |
What is your dream career?
I want to become a………
• Is there any correlation between your strengths and aspirations?
• Do you think you can achieve your dreams? Give reasons.
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Solution
| Strengths | Why do you feel so? |
| Why do you feel so? | I believe that being honest is of paramount importance in any situation. |
| Hardworking | I have never shirked from hard work and I never use short cuts to achieve my goals. |
| Capable | I can put my hand to any type of work. |
| Dependable | I am a person of my word and I rarely break my promise. |
| Moral | I have a strong moral compass that guides me in making my decisions. |
| Passionate | I am deeply passionate about everything I undertake. |
| Intelligent | My intellect helps me deal with various problems that come in my way. |
| Focused | I am very clear with what I want to achieve and will never stray from my goals. |
Dream careers:
- Teaching
- Scientist
- Lawyer
- Doctor
- Engineer
- Banker
- Sportsman
Yes, you need to have the strength to carry out your various aspirations:
- As a teacher-dedicated/passionate about your work.
- As a banker-honest/hardworking /intelligent.
- As a doctor-dedicated / honest / intelligent / empathetic
- As an engineer-persevering/ intelligent/focused.
Yes, I will be able to achieve my dreams as I have all the qualities and the strength to be successful in the career I want to follow.
I take good care of my health (both body and mind) by having a balanced diet, by exercising and by leading a stress free life. I also speak several languages and am fluent in my mother tongue as well as in English so I am sure I will be able to communicate with all.
Above all, I am an honest, noble and hardworking human being and with all these qualities I am definite that I will succeed.
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(c) 'I was with Hudson and Kimberley for nine years and wasn't late for a single day.'
…………………………………….
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| (c) At first he opened a variety store which he had to wind up after five years. |
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