Extensive Reading Report – Intermediate
1. Title of the article: How to Forgive
2. Source of the article (link):
http://www.jw.org/en/publications/magazines/g201309/how-to-forgive/
3. Author's name: N. M.
4. Before you read, look at the picture(s) if any, as well as the title. What do you think the article will be about?
Article try as couples can forgive; we give some tips to solve marital problems we may have in the future.
5. Read the article and describe what you understand of it in as much detail as possible.
The article is about how to forgive your partner, first known to us 4 points, where is the power, resentment, disappointment, Misunderstanding. The first point tells us that there is always someone who wants to maintain control of the situation so that their arguments do not lose validity. Secondly speaks of resentment, here tells us that one can use past negative events to use as a shield against the problem. Third is the disappointment when the couple lived infatuation stage thought that marriage would be like at the time, but when they realize the problems and not become disillusioned. Finally are the misunderstandings, here explains that in couples, there are always words that are not properly understood by the other, always have to be clear and speak the truth. Then tell us some tips, for example think about the consequences of forgiving your partner, because one must think about what forgiveness can result if the person reconsider or will continue in the same. It also tells us to see the benefits and disadvantages of forgiveness, tells us that we should consider all benefits for not repent later. Be realistic and reasonable thinking is also part of the ability to forgive so that no other problems occur later, always think about the good and bad in all objectivity.
6. Vocabulary Use: Choose 05 new vocabulary items (words, collocations or idiomatic expressions, etc.) and write their meanings and 02 examples related to your real experience.
· Misunderstanding: a failure to understand, or an argument resulting from the failure of two people or two sides to understand each other.
The misunderstanding I had with my mother, it was believed that the review that I brought was mine but it was actually my friend.
I took it as misunderstanding with my friend, when he went out with my girlfriend
· Realistic: having or showing a practical awareness of things as they are
I am realistic about my future, so I must study hard to be a good professional.
I am realistic about the chances for Peru to go the Mundial someday.
· Reasonable: based on or using good judgment, and therefore fair and practical
I can't be reasonable with lies.
My best friend is reasonable when asking favors.
· Resent: to dislike or be angry at something or someone because you have been hurt or not treated fairly
I resented being treated like a child by my family.
My resentment with the school wasn't to have friendly teachers.
Student's Name: José Fernando Córdova Hospina
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