Speaker 1
1. She thought that they should split up in order to preserve their relationship.
2. She suggests that when going through a rough patch it is better to take decisions on the spur of the moment.
Speaker 2
3. He suggests spending time mulling things over before reaching a decision.
4. His decision to study at university was brought about by his desire to prove other people wrong.
Speaker 3
5. After his initial excitement he experienced a period of self-doubt.
6. He recommends consulting your acquaintances before arriving at a major decision.
Speaker 4
7. She encourages people to seek professional advice if needed.
8. She felt bored and frustrated with routine.
Speaker 5
9. Before coming to a decision he advises obtaining information from various sources.
10. He intends to strike a work-life balance
KEY
1. T
2. F
3. F
4. T
5. T
6. F (people who have worked alongside you)
7. T
8. T
9. T
10. F (opted to cut process food out of his diet)
Fate versus destiny:
Fate and destiny are often used interchangeably, but they traditionally carry different meanings. Here’s the simplest way to understand the distinction:
Fate
Fixed outcome — events are predetermined and unchangeable.
Often implies limitations or an unavoidable end.
Suggests that no matter what you do, the result will be the same.
Associated with inevitability and sometimes powerlessness.
Fate is what happens to you.
Example:
“It was her fate to meet that end.”
More sample sentences with “Fate”
She refused to accept her fate and kept fighting for a better life.
He felt he couldn’t escape his fate, no matter how hard he tried.
No one can truly predict fate, though many try.
The accident would ultimately decide his fate in court.
Some people believe the universe can control your fate, while others don’t.
She tried to defy fate, choosing a different path than everyone expected
With courage in her eyes, she stepped forward to face her fate, whatever it might be.
The old prophecy warned that if you entered the forest, you would meet your fate before sunrise.
No matter how far you travel, you cannot avoid your fate forever.
Destiny
Potential outcome — something you are meant to achieve, but you must act to reach it.
Emphasizes purpose, growth, and choice.
You participate in shaping it; your actions matter.
More hopeful and empowering.
Destiny is what you create with your choices.
Example:
“He worked hard to fulfil his destiny.”
More sample sentences with "destiny"
You have the power to shape your own destiny through the choices you make every day.
She refused to follow tradition and decided to create her own destiny.
Only when you take responsibility for your actions can you truly control your own destiny.
He worked tirelessly to build his own destiny, despite the obstacles.
No one else can determine your own destiny—that is your journey alone.
Sometimes you must take risks if you want to forge your own destiny.
They believed that education would help them define their own destiny.
Only when you stop letting others define your path can you truly decide your own destiny.
“fate” and “destiny” in a sentence:
Here’s a sentence that uses both “fate” and “destiny” and makes the difference between them crystal clear:
“Fate placed obstacles in her path, but her destiny was shaped by how she chose to overcome them.”
Fate is shown as something external and predetermined (the obstacles she had no control over).
Destiny is shown as something she creates through her choices and actions
