Some people seem to have good luck all the time. They win contests, find money, or get great opportunities. Others try hard, but things don’t always go well. In this topic, we talk about what it means to be "lucky" and how some people just seem to have more good fortune in life.
We will explore the idea of being lucky or unlucky using present simple, present continuous, past simple, and future tenses (will and going to). We will also use modal verbs, comparatives and superlatives, frequency adverbs, prepositions, and adjectives.
Examples:
He always wins games. He’s very lucky.
I’m not feeling lucky today.
She was lucky last year when she won a free trip.
I will try again. Maybe I’ll be lucky next time.
You shouldn’t give up. Good things can happen!
🧠GRAMMAR
Present Simple
Some people are always lucky.
He often wins prizes.
Present Continuous
She is feeling lucky today.
They are trying their luck again.
Past Simple
I was lucky last Friday.
He won a bike last year.
Future: Will / Going to
I will try the lottery tomorrow.
She is going to take a chance.
Modal Verbs
You should believe in your luck.
He can win again.
You mustn’t lose hope.
Comparatives / Superlatives
She is luckier than me.
He is the luckiest person I know.
Prepositions
She found money under the table.
He won the prize by chance.
📚 VOCABULARY (10 Words with Definition)
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Lucky | Having good things happen by chance |
| Chance | Possibility that something will happen |
| Winner | A person who wins |
| Fortune | Luck or success |
| Hope | A feeling of wanting something to happen |
| Opportunity | A good situation or chance |
| Try | To make an effort |
| Believe | To think something is true |
| Fail | To not succeed |
| Surprise | Something unexpected |
💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
He’s always lucky!
I don’t believe in luck.
She wins every time.
I hope I’m lucky today.
You should try again.
That was pure luck!
I failed, but I’ll try once more.
He got the job by chance.
She is the luckiest girl I know.
Things will get better soon.
✏️ SENTENCES
Positive:
Some people are just lucky.
I usually have good luck on Fridays.
Negative:
I don’t feel lucky today.
They didn’t win anything yesterday.
Questions:
Do you think you're a lucky person?
Are you going to try again?
Answers:
Yes, I think I’m very lucky in life.
No, but I always stay positive.
🗣️ LONG CONVERSATION
Emma: Do you think luck is real?
Liam: I’m not sure, but some people are always lucky. My cousin wins something every year!
Emma: Wow! I never win anything. I think I’m a bit unlucky.
Liam: Maybe it’s just chance. You should keep trying.
Emma: I will. Next week I’m going to enter a photo contest.
Liam: That’s great! Who knows? You might be the lucky one this time.
Emma: Thanks! I hope so. Are you entering too?
Liam: No, I’m not good at taking pictures. But I’ll support you!
📖 LONG READING
Title: The Lucky Moment
David is a quiet boy. He never thinks of himself as lucky. He studies hard, helps at home, and tries his best every day. One day, his teacher tells the class about a writing contest.
David doesn’t want to join at first, but his friend says, "You should try! You never know."
He writes a story and sends it. A month later, David gets a letter: "You are the winner of the national writing contest!"
He can’t believe it. His parents are so proud. David says, “I always thought I wasn’t lucky, but maybe good things come when you try.”
Questions and Answers:
Who is David?
→ A quiet boy who tries hard every day.What contest does he join?
→ A writing contest.Who encourages him to join?
→ His friend.What happens in the end?
→ He wins the contest.What does David learn?
→ That good things happen when you try.
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