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Lesson 21

Finding Happiness
Finding Happiness

Intermediate 6

Exercise 1

Vocabulary

Direction: Listen and repeat after your tutor.

Contentment

/kənˈtɛnt.mənt/

Meaning:

A state of happiness and satisfaction.

    She found contentment in her simple, quiet life.

Gratitude

/ˈɡræt.ɪ.tuːd/

Meaning:

The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation.

    Practicing gratitude can significantly improve your happiness.

Fulfillment

/fʊlˈfɪlmənt/

Meaning:

The achievement of something desired, promised, or predicted.

    The achievement of something desired, promised, or predicted.

Joy

/dʒɔɪ/

Meaning:

A feeling of great pleasure and happiness.

    Spending time with her family brought her immense joy.

Exercise 2

Conversation

Listen to the dialogue & Role-play with your tutor.

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Situation: Layla and Sophie discuss what makes them happy and how they pursue happiness in their lives.

Student 1

Layla

Sophie, what brings you the most contentment in life?

Student 2

Sophie

Spending time with my family and friends. What about you?

Student 1

Layla

Practicing gratitude helps me feel happy every day.

Student 2

Sophie

That’s a great habit! Do you find fulfillment in your career?

Student 1

Layla

Yes, helping others gives me a real sense of fulfillment.

Student 2

Sophie

That’s wonderful. Joy really is key to happiness.

Student 1

Layla

Absolutely. How do you keep your happiness going?

Student 2

Sophie

I focus on the positives and stay grateful.


QUESTION

1. What brings Sophie the most contentment in life?

2. How does Layla practice gratitude to feel happy?

3. What brings Layla a sense of fulfillment?

Exercise 3

Let's Practice

Direction:  Complete the exercise.


Fill the blank 

Fill the blank with the correct word. 


1. She found __________ in her simple, quiet life.


A) Contentment
B) Happiness


2. Practicing __________ can significantly improve your happiness.


A) Gratitude
B) Meditation


3. He felt a deep sense of __________ after completing his volunteer work.


A) Fulfillment
B) Regret


4. Spending time with her family brought her immense __________.


A) Joy
B) Stress


Mixed Verb Tenses

Complete the sentences with the correct tense of the verbs in parentheses:


1. I (feel) __________ happiest when I spend time with my family.


2. She (practice) __________ meditation every morning to reduce stress.


3. We (try) __________ new hobbies recently to find joy.


4. He (not find) __________ what makes him happy yet.


5. They (have) __________ a great time at the wellness retreat last week.


Exercise 4

Your Turn To Ask

Ask your tutor these questions


1. What activities bring you the most happiness?


2. How do you practice gratitude in your daily life?


3. What does fulfillment mean to you, and how do you achieve it?


4. Can you describe a moment of pure joy in your life?


5. How do you maintain a positive outlook on life?


Exercise 5

Your Turn to Answer

Talk about yourself using the expressions you have learned in this lesson.


1. What activities bring you the most happiness?


2. How do you practice gratitude in your daily life?


3. What does fulfillment mean to you, and how do you achieve it?


4. Can you describe a moment of pure joy in your life?


5. How do you maintain a positive outlook on life?


6. What role does contentment play in your happiness?


7. How do you share your happiness with others?


8. What small things bring you joy every day?


9. How important is it to find happiness in your work?


10. What strategies do you use to stay grateful and positive?


11. How does spending time with loved ones contribute to your happiness?


12. Can you think of a time when you felt a deep sense of fulfillment?


13. How do you balance work and personal life to maintain happiness?


14. What are some habits you practice to stay happy?


15. How do you help others find happiness in their lives?


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