Have You Achieved Any Major Goals?

	Walter Have you achieved any big goals recently?
	Akira Yeah, I got a promotion at work last month. I'm a regional manager now, which was my goal when I joined the company two years ago.
	Walter Congratulations! I'm sure you deserve it.
	Akira Thanks. How about you? Have you achieved any goals?
	Walter Well I've almost completed this programming course I started a year ago. I just have one more exam to pass!
	Akira Good luck on your exam!
	Walter Thanks! What goals are you working towards at the moment?
	Akira I'm actually hoping to complete a half-marathon in six months! I suppose I need to set a new work goal now that I've been promoted.
	Walter How do you stay motivated to achieve your goals?
	Akira I think establishing routines and managing your time effectively is the best way to stay on track. Keeping track of your progress also reminds you how far you've come, and how far you have to go.
	Walter That's a great approach. Is there anyone you find inspirational?
	Akira I'd say my mom. She's really optimistic, and she taught me how to think positively and stay determined even in really challenging situations.
	Walter Yeah, staying positive is really important. You've got to be able to move on from setbacks.

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What goal has Akira achieved recently?

What goal is Walter trying to achieve at the moment?

Who does Akira find inspirational and why?

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How do you stay motivated to achieve your goals?

I'm hoping to get a promotion this year.

Keeping track of my progress helps me stay organize.

I need to learn to how to manage my time well.

Has you achieved any big goals recently?

What goals are you worked towards at the moment?

My goal is to get a promotion in three month.

I make sure to celebrate small achievements.

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	Hyun-woo Have you achieved any big goals recently?
	Camille Yes, I (1) an award for my photography in a national contest. It was a very proud moment for me.
	Hyun-woo Congratulations! That's really impressive! Are there any goals you're working towards at the moment?
	Camille Yep. I'm working on getting a (2) in graphic design. It's taken me two years to (3) the course while working full-time. How about you?
	Hyun-woo Well, mine is more personal, but my long-term fitness goal is to complete a triathlon. How do you stay motivated to achieve your goals?
	Camille Sometimes we lose our (4) when we focus too much on the big picture, so I try to (5) small achievements. That said, it's also important to stay focused on your goals and (6) track of your progress as you work towards them.
	Hyun-woo For sure. Who do you find inspirational?
	Camille I'm really inspired by my favorite athletes and how they are able to move on from (7) and always think positively. I really admire people who are (8) about what they do.

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Have you achieved any big goals recently?

What goals are you working towards at the moment?

How do you stay motivated to achieve your goals?

Who do you find inspirational?