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Learn English with this funerals English lesson

Date: Aug 21 2013

Themes: Family, Health

Intro

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When a loved one dies, family and friends want to say goodbye, either with a memorial service, traditional funeral, or even to scatter someone’s ashes. There are many ways to honor a person who has passed away.

Although it may feel like a somber time, a lot of people hope their own funerals will be celebratory. It feels important to do our best to fulfill these wishes.

Vocab

celebratory adj.

Definition

Example Everyone was celebratory at the end of the race.

fulfill v.

Definition

Example She needs to take certain classes to fulfill the requirements to finish college.

memorial service n.

Definition

Example The memorial service for Rhoda was at her parents' house.

scatter someone's ashes v.

Definition

Example I think it's beautiful to scatter someone's ashes in the ocean or on a mountain top.

passed away v.

Definition

Example My dog Lucy passed away when she was hit by a car.

somber adj.

Definition

Example My father becomes somber every time he watches the news.

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Quiz

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Discussion

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Have you attended a funeral? Was it helpful to you? How would you like to be remembered by the important people in your life?

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majiaoqin

majiaoqin

China

  times flies, we need to hold on the time to do some useful things. i have been in a few funerals and i never forget how sadness i was, but i also know i have to living on and try my best do well.


  i hope people will rememer me as a good hearted woman.

08:33 AM Aug 25 2013 |

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durnapinar

durnapinar

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

everyone will die some day and nobody is immortal.but the thing is what to do in order to be rememberd? i have lost my father.the important things i’ve remembered is his kindness,generous,and his patience.that’s i really miss him alot.

10:41 PM Aug 21 2013 |

jef_maiko

jef_maiko

Brazil

Yes, I already attended a funeral. It’s a hard time for all family mainly for the closer ones.


The only sure we have in the life is that one day we are goinng to die. I’d like to be remembered as a person with goodness, hard worker, good father and good husband, but also especially a person who followed a God.

04:06 PM Aug 21 2013 |

sarah1374

sarah1374

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

i’ve lost my aunt when i was smaller,also my uncle.i still miss them alot.when they were alive i thought i never wont lost them.i hope i treated to them alittle more kindly

03:23 PM Aug 21 2013 |

Seiyf_khawas

Turkey

therefore, Life is beautiful ,


therefore, we have to treat them very well when they are alive yet ,


therefore, its very important to make them smile in life.



01:46 PM Aug 21 2013 |

mausam

mausam

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.



I wish I’d paid better attention. I didn’t yet think of time as finite. I didn’t fully appreciate the stories she told me until I became adult,

01:42 PM Aug 21 2013 |

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mtgk70

mtgk70

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

 thinking about of  funeral and death is painful,but this work help you  attention on life, family,friends,......
passed away is a bridge for go to life  good in the paradise or  hell

11:41 AM Aug 21 2013 |

Drmahsa1995

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

I wish to be remembered as a person who helped people along the way and made a difference in the quality of their lives and a person with good maner:))

10:56 AM Aug 21 2013 |

Jobee

Jobee

China

I have attended my grandmother’s furneral.She lived a long life to 92.She passed away very peacefully.The funeral was traditional one,because it would be suitable for the elder person.


I haven’t thought for my own.I think it is ridiculous.I want to live long and happily.Time never goes back,so grab your time.donot spend time on thinking of merorial service,live the life!!!

10:50 AM Aug 21 2013 |

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Moriza

Moriza

Ukraine

I don’t care about my funeral at all.whether is it important how it will be if i don’t see it,don’t feel it..?


I prefer to be useful,helpful now,untill I’m alive.To know that somebody is happy because of me,to see my kids educated and well-bread,my parents -healthy,to enjoy the beauty around and have faithful friends,to learn new things…-that’s I care about.

10:01 AM Aug 21 2013 |

haitham4vip

Egypt

say good by

09:45 AM Aug 21 2013 |

dreadslayer

Turkey

When my grandparents have passed away.it was somber days for me as a kid. they were valuable people for me as well.Unfortunately i couldnt attend their funerals their funerals were serious and we also dont arrange celebratory funerals in here.I think it’d be disrespecful .In Turkey as a religion requirements we dont burn the death body.we just bury them.

06:21 AM Aug 21 2013 |

zurvani

zurvani

United Arab Emirates

i always think that who had passed away will always be somewhere waitting for me until my turn comes.


this kind of memorize can not be forgeten.

05:39 AM Aug 21 2013 |

whipiry

whipiry

South Korea

i want my funeral to be like scattering my ashes… i don’t wanna have somber affair at all. just celebratory. 

04:34 AM Aug 21 2013 |

CandiceAcclo

China

in my country when people passed away, the body will be fire ashed but there is do have a funeral. and they often turn the funeral into a celebration is the died people is died for old. i attended my aunt and uncle’s funeral they are two important people for me and i went to cry at thier funeral and missed them much. i always remembered the things they do in my life.

01:19 AM Aug 21 2013 |

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