Life events

born, birth, get married...

1. Life events.

Complete the following table with vocabulary connected with important events in people's lives.

Now listen to how these words are pronounced.

2. Be vs. get.

Some of the words in the previous exercise can be used with both be and get.

Be is used with states. For example:

Gloria is married. Her parents are divorced.
Get is used with actions. For example:

My sister got engaged last week. She is getting married in the spring.

 

Complete the sentences below with the correct word.