# Unit 1: Life stories

> Từ vựng và mẫu câu Unit 1 (Life stories), Bright 12: I have always wanted to … / She has been … for … / He was … because … / She overcame ….

Source: https://olyclass.com/library/tb-bright-g12-u01/

- Subject: English
- Level: B1
- Textbook unit: 16
- Play it free on one screen (projector, TV or whiteboard): https://olyclass.com/library?play=tb-bright-g12-u01
- Copy and edit it: https://olyclass.com/library?copy=tb-bright-g12-u01
- Games it plays well in: [Tile Grab](https://olyclass.com/classroom-games/tile-grab/), [Dare Board](https://olyclass.com/classroom-games/dare-board/), [Lucky Wheel](https://olyclass.com/classroom-games/lucky-wheel/), [Picture Dice](https://olyclass.com/classroom-games/picture-dice/)

## Words in this game

- **go on safari**: I want to go on safari in Africa.
- **run a marathon**: My uncle wants to run a marathon.
- **swim with dolphins**: She hopes to swim with dolphins one day.
- **win a medal**: He trained hard to win a medal.
- **trek in the mountains**: We like to trek in the mountains in summer.
- **determination**: Her determination helped her finish the race.
- **obstacle**: Fear was the biggest obstacle for him.
- **overcome**: She worked hard to overcome her fear.
- **struggle**: Many students struggle with difficult homework.
- **ashamed**: He felt ashamed after he told a lie.
- **depressed**: She felt depressed when she lost her job.
- **embarrassed**: I was embarrassed when I forgot my words.

## Questions

1. I have always wanted to ___ with dolphins. I love the sea! (overcome / swim / trek / win)
   Answer: swim
2. She has been running ___ ten years. She loves it. (because / for / since / when)
   Answer: for
3. He was proud ___ he won a medal. (although / because / but / so)
   Answer: because
4. She was afraid of water, but she ___ her fear and learned to swim. (overcame / overcome / overcomes / overcoming)
   Answer: overcame