Numerology (3rd. Semester Going To practice)

3^rd. SEMESTER (A, B, C, D, E, F)

 Reading Text (“Going to” practice)

Numerology: Using numbers to predict the future

Just as some people think that certain numbers are going to be lucky or unlucky, others believe that we can use numbers to understand our personalities, or predict what is going to happen to us in the future. Numerology is a way of using numbers to describe a person´s character, and to make predictions about future life events. Numerologists are going to use the numbers 1 to 9, 11 and 22 also known as the master numbers, to help a person understand his or her personality, life goals, and destiny.

            Numerologists are going to consider that your life path number is going to be the most significant because this number describes your character. To find this number you are going to add together all the numbers in your date of birth. For example, a person born on April 25, 1985 would add the month (4), to the numbers of the date (2 + 5) plus the numbers of the birth year (1 + 9 + 8 + 5). If the final number is a double figure, it is added again until a number between 1 and 9, 11 or 22 is reached. In this case the total is 34, so this person´s life path is 7 (3 + 4). Numerologists believe that people with this number are going to be peaceful, affectionate people who can are going to be very reserved.

            Your expression number is going to describe your talents and predicts how you are going to use these to fulfill your destiny in life. Numerologists assign a number between 1 and 9 to each of the letters in your name.   These numbers are then added together in the same way as before to find your expression number. Numerologists can also do calculations to predict when the most challenging periods of your life are going to be.

            Numerologists believe that the day a person is born is important. Each day of the month has a character description. People born on the fourth are going to be said to be responsible, honest, and stubborn. People born on the fifteenth are going to have very strong attachments to family and home. Those who celebrate their birthday on the thirtieth are going to be: artistic, creative, and imaginative and often make good writers.

            If we calculate the numerical value of our name and birth date, numerologists believe that we are going to learn more about our personalities. They also believe that we are going to predict our destinies, how our lives are going to progress, and what challenges we may face along the way. To the numerologist, numbers are going to be used in many more ways than we think.    

Activities:

Read and copy the text and find your “life path number” and your “expression number.”

HIGHLANDER

HIGHLANDER

"He is Duncan MacLeod, the Highlander. Born in 1592 in the Highlands of Scotland and he is still alive. He is immortal. For four hundred years he's been a warrior... a lover... a wanderer."

Born in the year 1592 in the Highlands of Scotland, Duncan's father is unknown to him. He was raised by the chieftain of the clan MacLeod, Ian MacLeod. Ian gave him as a gift to his wife, when she lost another child during birth. His father raised him to ascend to his position. He had him trained as a warrior, diplomat, and scholar, proud that his son excelled at all. Yet it was at combat that he excelled them most, though he was a gentle soul.

During his 30th year of Life, his clan became embroiled in yet another dispute with it's neighbors. Unable to come to a civil decision, the dispute erupted into violence. At the behest of his father, Duncan was chosen to lead his people in the conflict. During the course of the battle, though he equipped himself well, Duncan fell. After his death he was revived, as are all immortals. Denouncing him as a demon his father and mother disowned him.

Yet things would work out for Duncan, as his destiny truly began. Found by Connor Macleod, who explained to Duncan who and what he was, he began his new life. Connor would become Duncan's mentor and guide throughout his life as an Immortal. Duncan lived though many wars and times of conflict including witnessing the French Revolution, the Battle of Waterloo and fought in both World Wars.

During his life Duncan would meet many people who would influence his life, molding him into a great and powerful Immortal. Many of these are other Immortals: some of whom become mentors, some become friends and some become enemies. Though he starts out as a reckless, uneducated, and somewhat arrogant man, Duncan is able to gradually change during his life. He matures as he travels the world as with age, he becomes the wise, educated and compassionate character that we are introduced to during the present.

Having lived for centuries Duncan is an expert in many subjects, fluent in multiple languages and as necessary by his lifestyle is skilled in many forms of martial arts. Also as a consequence of his many lifetimes, he has been many things including a soldier, bodyguard, newspaper editor, World War I ambulance driver, chauffeur, and World War II Resistance fighter. Most recently during his life he has been an antiques dealer, a dojo owner and also a part-time History teacher.

Many of the greatest of the events of Duncan's life are recorded as happening during the years between 1992-1998. Joe's journal's show that Duncan returned to The Game after a period of semi-retirement with his girlfriend Tessa Noël and a meeting with clansman and mentor Connor MacLeod. Having returned to the Game, Duncan meets many old friends and enemies again, and manages to repay many old debts. Proving himself a skilled swordsman Duncan kills many Immortals.

Yet these times are also character building. He loses people he cares about, including Tessa, the love of his life and many of his friends. Sadly, Duncan befriends Richie Ryan, mentors him after his First Death and teaches him the ways of the Immortals much as Connor had for him. Events transpire that cause him to accidentally kill him in 1997, an event Duncan is shaken up about for a long time.

Duncan also meets Joe Dawson, who against the rules, reveals to him that there is an organization known as The Watchers who secretly observes all Immortals. Two of the greatest of his accomplishments are meeting with the oldest Immortal Methos, and defeating the demon Ahriman.

I.   READ AND ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

1.      How many years old is Duncan?

2.      Where is he from?

3.      The meaning of “Immortal” Is:

4.      What is the meaning of Highlander?

5.      What´s his father´s name?

6.       What´s his mother name?

II. SKIM THE TEXT AND MAKE A LIST OF THE MAIN IDEA OF EACH OF THE 9 PARAGRAPHS.

Going Abroad

Have a Safe Trip

People visit other countries for many reasons. Some travel on busyness other travel to visit interesting places that are only found in other countries, such as the Taj Mahal in India, the temples of Thailand or the pyramids of Giza.

            Wherever you go, and for whatever reason, it is important to be safe. A tourist can attract a lot of attention from local people. While the majority of people you will meet when traveling are sure to be friendly and welcoming, there are dangers – theft being the most common. Just in your home country, do not expect everyone you meet to be friendly and helpful. It is important to prepare for your trip in advance, and to take precautions while you are traveling.

            As you prepare for your trip, make sure you have the right paperwork. You don´t want to get your destination only to find you have the wrong visa, or worse, that your passport is about to expire. Also, make sure you travel with proper medical insurance, so that if you are sick or injured during your travels, you will be able to get treatment. If you want to drive while you are abroad, make sure you hev an international driver´s license.

            If you need to take medication with you, such as travel-sickness pills- keep it its original container. If you need prescription drugs, bring a letter from your doctor. If you don´t, you may find yourself doing a lot of explaining to customs officials at your destination.

            Buy a guidebook and read about the local customs of the country you are going to. Also try and learn a few basic words and phrases, don´t assume that the local people will speak your language.

            When you get to your destination, use official transport. Always go to bus and taxi stands; don´t accept rides from strangers who offer you a lift. If there is no meter in the taxi, agree on a price before you get in. If you prefer in cheap hotels while traveling, make sure you can lock the door of your room from inside. If you are traveling with valuables such as jewelry, or a lot of cash, you should ask about a safe for storing them in. Finally remember to smile. It´s the friendliest and most sincere form of communication, and is sure to be understood in any parts of the world!

        

Solve the classroom questions.