12. at a time: one(two etc. )on each occasion, separately Examples e took the stairs two at a time I' m away a couple of weeks at a time 13. turn to: begin(something or doing something different) After he left the university, he became a teacher, but later he turned to journalism In a time of grief, it often helps to turn to some new activity Understanding the Text 1. How did Christopher fall off the horse? The horse stopped suddenly, but Christopher kept going. This caused him to be thrown forward over the horse' s head 2. What did Christopher manage to do after the operation? He managed to breathe on his own 3. How long did Christopher stay in the hospital? He stayed in the hospital for about seven months 4. Why did Christopher begin to make public speeches after he left the hospital? He made speeches to advice people not to give up whenever they face challenges 5. What can we learn from Christopher?10 12. at a time: one (two etc.) on each occasion, separately Examples: • He took the stairs two at a time. • I'm away a couple of weeks at a time. 13. turn to: begin (something or doing something different) Examples: • After he left the university, he became a teacher, but later he turned to journalism. • In a time of grief, it often helps to turn to some new activity. Understanding the Text 1. How did Christopher fall off the horse? The horse stopped suddenly, but Christopher kept going. This caused him to be thrown forward over the horse's head. 2. What did Christopher manage to do after the operation? He managed to breathe on his own. 3. How long did Christopher stay in the hospital? He stayed in the hospital for about seven months. 4. Why did Christopher begin to make public speeches after he left the hospital? He made speeches to advice people not to give up whenever they face challenges. 5. What can we learn from Christopher? Open