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Evidence “Regrets” / “Arrepentimiento”

PART A. In 2012, Bronnie Ware, an Australian palliative nurse, wrote a book called “The Top Five Regrets of the Dying”. Read the following article about that
book and answer the questions below.
Top five regrets of the dying
A nurse has recorded the most common regrets of the dying, and among the top ones is 'I wish I hadn't worked so hard'. What would your biggest regret
be if this was your last day of life? There was no mention of more sex or bungee jumps. A palliative nurse who has counselled the dying in their last days
has revealed the most common regrets we have at the end of our lives. And among the top, from men in particular, is 'I wish I hadn't worked so hard'.

Bronnie Ware is an Australian nurse who spent several years working in palliative care, caring for patients in the
last 12 weeks of their lives. She recorded their dying epiphanies in a blog called Inspiration and Chai, which
gathered so much attention that she put her observations into a book called The Top Five Regrets of the Dying.
Ware writes of the phenomenal clarity of vision that people gain at the end of their lives, and how we might learn
from their wisdom. "When questioned about any regrets they had or anything they would do differently," she says,
"common themes surfaced again and again".
Fuente: Sena

REGRETS RECORDED BY BRONNIE WARE (Las cinco cosas de las que la gente se arrepiente antes de morir)
1. I wish I'd had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others
expected of me.
"This was the most common regret of all. When people realize that their life is
almost over and look back clearly on it, it is easy to see how many dreams have
gone unfulfilled. Most people had not honored even a half of their dreams and
had to die knowing that it was due to choices they had made, or not made.
Health brings a freedom very few realize, until they no longer have it".
2. I wish I hadn't worked so hard.
"This came from every male patient that I nursed. They missed their children's
youth and their partner's companionship. Women also spoke of this regret,
but as most were from an older generation, many of the female patients had
4. I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends.
"Often they would not truly realize the full benefits of old friends until
their dying weeks and it was not always possible to track them down.
Many had become so caught up in their own lives that they had let
golden friendships slip by over the years. There were many deep regrets
about not giving friendships the time and effort that they deserved.
Everyone misses their friends when they are dying".
5. I wish that I had let myself be happier.
"This is a surprisingly common one. Many did not realize until the end
that happiness is a choice. They had stayed stuck in old patterns and
not been breadwinners. All of the men I nursed deeply regretted spending so habits. The so-called 'comfort' of familiarity overflowed into their
much of their lives on the treadmill of a work existence". emotions, as well as their physical lives. Fear of change had them
pretending to others, and to their selves, that they were content, when
3. I wish I'd had the courage to express my feelings.
deep within, they longed to laugh properly and have silliness in their life
"Many people suppressed their feelings in order to keep peace with others. again".
As a result, they settled for a mediocre existence and never became who they
were truly capable of becoming. Many developed illnesses relating to the
bitterness and resentment they carried as a result".
CLAVES PARA RESPONDER LAS PREGUNTAS (Dar Click en WRITE)
To answer questions 1 and 2, follow the grammar structure in the example:
Example: They wish they hadn’t wasted time in silly arguments.
Source: http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2012/feb/01/top-five-regrets-of-the-dying
1. What is one of the most common 2. What's your greatest regret so When dying people are asked about
In the article they mentioned that
regrets dying people, particularly far, and what will you set out to their regrets, what are the most
happiness is a choice. What do
men, have? achieve or change before you die? common themes they mention?
you think this means?
WRITE WRITE WRITE
 I wish I had not worked so  They wished they had not The answer is within us. Rather, WRITE
hard. repressed their half-lives. it is a state of mind, of Happiness is also a powerful
 They wish they had not personal satisfaction, that
had contact with their old energy that extends to those
helps us define and adjust our around us providing wellness.
friends.
goals, broaden our mind and
 They wish they had
realized that happiness is
contemplate the possibilities
an election. within your reach in a positive
 They wish they had valued way.
and used life more.
PART B: Using the answers from part “A” question 2, describe how things would have been different if they had changed their actions in each situation. Read
the example below: (Use el Regret que usted respondió en la pregunta 2 y haga la reflexión usando la estructura: “If they hadn’t….)

Example: Reflection: If they hadn’t wasted time on silly arguments, they would have
enjoyed the company of others more.
Regret: They wish they hadn’t wasted time on silly arguments

REGRET (El que usted respondió en la pregunta 2) REFLEXIÓN

WRITE WRITE
Regret: I wish I had the courage to live a life true to If I had known how to take advantage of every second of life
myself, not the life others expected of me. that God gives, I could have done and fulfilled many goals.
 2. Evidence: The time is now
This evidence is divided into two parts: A composition and an audio file. Read the instructions below and make sure you complete both tasks.
A. Answer the questions below. Use the examples as models of the grammar and vocabulary you have to use.
Fuente: SENA
WRITE YOUR ANSWER HERE
1. Why didn’t you study English before? (List at least 5 reasons in a 1) One of the reasons I did not study English before is because I was
composition.) not studying, I just worked.
Example: One of the reasons why I didn’t study English before it is 2) Another reason why I did not study English before is because I
because I thought it was too difficult. I didn’t understand my English did not think it necessary and now it is fundamental to acquire a
teacher at school and that was frustrating. job.
3) Another reason why I did not study English before is because it
did not attract my attention and I found it difficult.
4) Another reason why I did not study English before is because I do
not have a computer to do the work and I have to do it at work.
5) And the last reason I did not study English before is because when
I studied I did not demand it and I was not interested.
2. How different would things be if you had learned English before? (Name and explain
at least 5 things.)
Example: If I had learned English some years ago I would have accepted a job a
multinational company offered me five years ago. One of the requirements was to speak
English and my level back then was very low.
WRITE YOUR ANSWER HERE
1) If I had learned English before, I would have a better job.
2) If I had learned English before, I would have a high standard.
3) If I had learned English before, my speech and my vocabulary
would be excellent.
4) If I had learned English before, I would be in another country
working.
5) If I had learned English before, I would have economic stability.

B. Grabe su voz en la que de las 2 respuestas anteriores de manera oral, para tal efecto Pegue el link de su audio AQUÍ
vea este tutorial sobre vocaroo para grabar su audio y pegue el link
https://vocaroo.com/i/s1OBT1OUulqA

https://vocaroo.com/delete/s1OBT1OUulqA/2951b306357d0a53

Criterios de evaluación
 Enuncia remordimientos en el contexto requerido.
 Formula consecuencias hipotéticas a cursos de acción distintos en el pasado en el contexto requerido.
 Formula consecuencias hipotéticas a cursos de acción distintos en el pasado en el contexto requerido.
 Comunica ideas sobre iniciativa y aprendizaje auto dirigido usando el vocabulario requerido.