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School Subjects and Academic Performance





Vocabulary Focus


1)subject vs lesson



Subject     (, ,  ).

Lesson    (),    .



My favourite subject is History.

   .



We have an English lesson today.

   .



 :

  Ihave five subjects today,      .

: Ihave five lessons today.



2)marks vs grades



Mark      .

Grade        (   ).



She got good marks inher Maths test.

     .



He received ahigh grade at the end ofthe term.

      .



     mark   .



3)pass vs take anexam



Take an exam   ().

Pass an exam    ().



Iam going totake an English exam tomorrow.

     .



She passed the exam with excellent marks.

   .



 :

: Ipassed the exam tomorrow.

(   ,    .)

: Iwill take the exam tomorrow.



4)revise vs review



Revise     ( ).

Review      (      ).



Ineed torevise for my Biology exam.

    .



Lets review the main points ofthe lesson.

    .



 :

 learn again  revise/review.

: Ineed torevise the material.




Story


Anna has always taken her studies seriously. Her favourite subject at school is English, but she also enjoys History and Literature. This year, she is preparing for several important exams, so she spends alot oftime revising.



Every afternoon, Anna reviews the material she studied during the lesson. She believes that regular revision helps her remember information more effectively. Instead ofstudying only before exams, she prefers torevise alittle every day. As aresult, she usually gets good marks intests and quizzes.



Last month, Anna had totake aMaths exam. She felt nervous because Maths is not her strongest subject. However, she revised carefully and asked her teacher toexplain difficult topics again. When the results were announced, she was relieved tolearn that she had passed the exam with agood grade.



Anna understands that there is adifference between taking an exam and passing it. For her, success depends not only on natural ability but also on discipline and consistent effort. She believes that regular revision, active participation inlessons, and attention tofeedback are the key factors that influence academic performance.




Useful Words and Expressions


take studies seriously   



prepare for exams  



spend time doing something   -



revise for an exam  



review material  



remember information  



as aresult 



get good marks   



take an exam  



feel nervous 



strongest subject   



explain atopic 



announce results  



pass an exam  



get agood grade    



natural ability  



consistent effort  



academic performance 



pay attention tofeedback    



key factor  




Exercises


Exercise 1. Choose the correct option.



We have five ______ today, including Maths and English.

a) subjects

b) lessons



She got high ______ inher Physics test.

a) marks

b) points



Iam going to______ an exam next week.

a)pass

b)take



He studied hard and finally ______ the exam.

a)took

b) passed



Ineed to______ for my History exam tonight.

a) revise

b) learn again



Exercise 2. Match the word with its meaning.



subject



lesson



mark



pass anexam



revise



a)tostudy again before atest

b) aspecific class at school

c) aschool discipline such as Maths or History

d) tocomplete an exam successfully

e) aresult for apiece ofwork



Exercise 3. Answer the questions (23sentences each).



What is the difference between asubject and alesson?



Why is it important torevise regularly?



What is the difference between taking and passing an exam?



Which subject is your strongest one andwhy?



What helps improve academic performance?




AnswerKey


Exercise1



b)lessons



a) marks



b)take



b) passed



a) revise



Exercise2



1c

2b

3e

4d

5a



Exercise 3(Sample Answers)



Asubject is aschool discipline such as Maths or History, while alesson is aspecific class that takes place at aparticular time.



It is important torevise regularly because it helps consolidate knowledge and improve long-term memory. Regular revision reduces stress before exams.



Taking an exam refers tothe process ofcompleting it, while passing an exam means achieving asuccessful result.



My strongest subject is English because Ipractise regularly and pay attention during lessons. Ialso revise systematically before tests.



Academic performance improves when students revise consistently, attend lessons regularly, and follow their teachers feedback.



VocabularyTip



     : take an exam () pass an exam ().

    : get good marks, revise for an exam, strongest subject, academic performance.




Exams and Preparation: Avoiding Common Mistakes





Vocabulary Focus


1)prepare for vs be readyfor



Prepare for  - ( ).

Be ready for   - ( ).



Iam preparing for my English exam.

   .



Ifeel ready for the examnow.

  ,   .



 :

: Iam ready for my exam for two weeks.

(  be ready   .)

: Ihave been preparing for my exam for two weeks.



2)cheat vscopy



Cheat       ( ).

Copy      .



He cheated inthe test byusing his phone.

  ,  .



She tried tocopy her friends answers.

    .



: Cheat   .  cheat on atest, cheat inan exam.

 :

: He copied inthe exam.

: He cheated inthe exam.



3)retake



Retake (an exam)  .



She failed the Maths exam and had toretakeit.

      .



 :

retake + object (retake the test / retake the exam)



 :

: She made the exam again.

: She retook the exam. ( )



4)fail vsmiss



Fail (an exam)   (  ).

Miss (an exam)   ().



He failed the Biology exam.

   .



She missed the exam because she wasill.

  ,   .



 :

: Imissed my exam because it was too difficult.

(  ,    .)

: Ifailed my exam because it was too difficult.




Story


Tom had been preparing for his final exams for several months. Every day after school, he revised his notes and completed practice tests. Although he sometimes felt tired, he wanted tobe ready for every subject.



Aweek before the exams, Tom realised that preparation was not only about studying. It was also about managing stress and organising his time effectively. He created adetailed schedule tomake sure he was fully prepared.



During the Maths exam, Tom noticed that one ofhis classmates was trying tocopy answers. Another student was clearly cheating bylooking at his phone. Tom felt nervous, but he decided tofocus on his own work. He believed that cheating could lead toserious consequences.



When the results were announced, Tom was relieved. He had passed most ofhis exams with good marks. However, he failed Physics. Instead offeeling discouraged, he decided toretake the exam. He understood that failing an exam was not the end ofthe world, but missing an opportunity toimprove would be abigger mistake.



Inthe end, Tom learned that consistent preparation and honesty were more important than short-term success.




Useful Words and Expressions


final exams  



revise notes  



practice test 



feel tired  



be ready for  



manage stress  



organise time  



detailed schedule  



fully prepared  



copy answers  



cheat inan exam  



serious consequences  



announce results  



feel relieved  



fail an exam  



retake an exam  



feel discouraged  



opportunity toimprove  



short-term success  



consistent preparation  




Exercises


Exercise 1. Choose the correct option.



Ihave been ______ for this exam for amonth.

a) readyfor

b) preparingfor



She felt confident because she was ______ the test.

a) readyfor

b) preparingfor



He was caught trying to______ his classmates answers.

a) cheat

b)copy



She was ill and ______ the exam.

a) failed

b) missed



If you dont pass, you can ______ the exam next month.

a) retake

b) remake



Exercise 2. Match the word with its meaning.



preparefor



be readyfor



cheat



fail



miss



a)not attend

b) not pass successfully

c) get ready inadvance

d) use dishonest methods

e) be fully prepared



Exercise 3. Answer the questions (23sentences each).



What is the difference between preparing for an exam and being ready forit?



Why is cheating aserious problem?



What should astudent do if they fail an exam?



Is failing an exam worse than missing it? Why or whynot?



What helps you feel ready for an important test?




AnswerKey


Exercise1



b)preparingfor



a) readyfor



b)copy



b) missed



a) retake



Exercise2



1c

2e

3d

4b

5a



Exercise 3(Sample Answers)



Preparing for an exam refers tothe process ofstudying, while being ready means feeling fully prepared and confident before the test.



Cheating is aserious problem because it is dishonest and may lead toserious consequences, such as failing the exam or disciplinary action.



If astudent fails an exam, they should analyse their mistakes and prepare more carefully before retakingit.



Failing and missing are different situations. Failing means you tried but did not succeed, while missing means you did not attend at all. Inmany cases, missing may require an official explanation.



Ifeel ready for an important test when Irevise regularly, complete practice tasks, and manage my time effectively.

VocabularyTip

  :

prepare ? process

be ready ? result



 :

fail = 

miss = 



       ,     , .




Homework and Deadlines: Managing Your Academic Responsibilities





Vocabulary Focus


1)do vs make homework



 堖 do homework.

 homework ,    do, make.



Ihave todo my homework tonight.

      .



She always does her homework on time.

     .



  (  ):

: make homework

: do homework



:   make amistake, do homework.



2)handin



Hand in   .



Please hand inyour essays byFriday.

,   .



He handed inhis project two days late.

     .



 :

: give homework

: hand inhomework / hand inan assignment



3)meet adeadline



Meet adeadline  .



She worked hard tomeet the deadline.

  ,   .



It is important tomeet all deadlines at school.

    .



 :

: finish the deadline

: meet adeadline



  : miss adeadline  .



4)bedue



Be due   /  .



The essay is due on Monday.

   .



My project is due next week.

     .



 :

: Imust give the project on Monday.

: The project is due on Monday.




Story


Daniel used tohave problems with homework and deadlines. He often forgot when his assignments were due and sometimes handed them inlate. As aresult, his marks were lower than expected.



One Monday, his teacher reminded the class that ahistory essay was due on Friday. Daniel decided toorganise his time more effectively. Instead ofwaiting until the last minute, he started todo his homework the same day it was assigned. He created asimple schedule tomake sure he would meet the deadline.



During the week, Daniel worked on his essay step bystep. He checked the requirements carefully and made sure he understood the topic. Two days before the deadline, he finished writing and reviewed his work. On Thursday morning, he handed inthe essay.



When the results were announced, Daniel was pleased. He had received one ofthe highest marks inthe class. He realised that the problem was not his ability but his time management. From that moment on, he promised himself todo homework regularly, pay attention todeadlines, and never miss an important due date again.




Useful Words and Expressions


take responsibility for  

assignment 

hand inlate  

as aresult 

lower than expected  

remind someone  -

be due   

organise time  

at the last minute  

create aschedule  

meet the deadline  

step bystep  

check the requirements  

review ones work   

announce results  

receive amark  

time management  

promise oneself 

miss adeadline 

due date  




Exercises


Exercise 1. Choose the correct option.



Ineed to______ my homework before dinner.

a)make

b)do



The project is ______ next Monday.

a)due

b) ready



Please ______ your essays byemail.

a) handin

b)give



She stayed up late to______ the deadline.

a) finish

b)meet



He forgot about the test and ______ the deadline.

a)lost

b) missed



Exercise 2. Match the word or phrase with its meaning.



handin



meet adeadline



bedue



miss adeadline



do homework



a)fail tofinish ontime

b) complete tasks given byateacher

c) submitwork

d) be scheduled for aspecificdate

e) finish work before the requiredtime



Exercise 3. Answer the questions (23sentences each).



Why is it important tomeet deadlines at school?



What happens if students hand inhomework late?



How can students organise their time effectively?



What does it mean if an assignment is due tomorrow?



Do you usually do homework immediately or at the last minute?Why?




AnswerKey


Exercise1



b)do



a)due



a) handin



b)meet



b) missed



Exercise2



1c

2e

3d

4a

5b



Exercise 3(Sample Answers)



It is important tomeet deadlines because it demonstrates responsibility and good time management. It also positively influences academic performance.



If students hand inhomework late, they may receive lower marks or negative feedback. Insome cases, the teacher may refuse toaccept the work.



Students can organise their time bycreating aschedule, setting priorities, and starting assignments early instead ofwaiting until the last minute.



If an assignment is due tomorrow, it must be submitted bytomorrow. The student should hand it inbefore the deadline.



Iusually try todo homework as soon as possible because it reduces stress. However, sometimes Ipostpone difficult tasks until the deadline approaches.



VocabularyTip



  :

do homework

hand inan assignment

meet adeadline

be due on Monday




School Rules and Discipline: Understanding Key Differences





Vocabulary Focus


1)rule vslaw



Rule ,  ,   .

Law ,     .



Our school has strict rules about mobile phones.

       .



It is against the law tosteal.

  .



 :

: It is against the schoollaw.

: It is against the school rules.



: 堖 rules, 堖 laws.



2)allow vslet



Allow  ( ,     ).

Let  (  ).



The teacher does not allow students touse phones inclass.

     .



My parents let me stay out late on weekends.

     .



 :

allow + object + to+verb

let + object + verb (to)



 :

: The teacher let us toleave early.

: The teacher let us leave early.



3)punish vs blame



Punish   .

Blame ,  - .



The school punished him for cheating.

   .



The teacher blamed him for the broken window.

    .



:

Punish  .

Blame  ,  .



 :

: He was punished for the accident, but it wasnt his fault.

(  ,   blamed.)



4)behave vsact



Behave   ( ).

Act      .



Students must behave properly during lessons.

      .



He acted politely when he spoke tothe head teacher.

   ,   .



 :

: He behaved angry.

: He acted angrily.

: He behaved badly.




Story


At Greenfield School, students are expected tofollow clear rules. These rules are designed tocreate asafe and respectful learning environment. For example, students are not allowed touse their phones during lessons, and they must behave appropriately at all times.



One day, agroup ofstudents decided toignore the rules. They were talking loudly and acting irresponsibly during ascience lesson. The teacher warned them several times, but they did not change their behaviour. Eventually, the head teacher became involved.



The students were punished for breaking the school rules. They had tostay after school and write an essay about the importance ofdiscipline. One ofthe students tried toblame his classmate, but the teacher explained that everyone was responsible for their actions.



The head teacher reminded them that school rules are not the same as laws, but they are still important. Rules help students develop responsibility and respect for others. After the incident, the students promised tobehave better inclass.



They realised that discipline is not about punishment, but about learning how toact appropriately indifferent situations.




Useful Words and Expressions


follow rules  

learning environment  

be allowed to  

at all times 

ignore rules  

act irresponsibly   

warn someone  -

be involved  

break the rules  

stay after school   

importance ofdiscipline  

blame someone  -

be responsible for  

remind someone  -

develop responsibility  

respect for others  

incident 

promise tobehave  

appropriate behaviour  

take responsibility for actions    




Exercises


Exercise 1. Choose the correct option.



It is against the school ______ torun inthe corridors.

a)law

b) rules



The teacher does not ______ students toeat inclass.

a) allow

b)let



He was ______ for breaking the rule.

a) punished

b) blamed



Students should ______ properly during exams.

a) behave

b)act



The government makes ______, not schools.

a) rules

b)laws



Exercise 2. Match the word with its meaning.



rule



law



allow



punish



behave



a)togive apenalty for something wrong

b) topermit officially

c) toact inaparticularway

d) aregulation inaschool or organisation

e) an official system ofregulations inacountry



Exercise 3. Answer the questions (23sentences each).



What is the difference between arule and alaw?



Why do schools have strict rules?



When should we use allow instead oflet?



What is the difference between punishing and blaming someone?



Why is it important tobehave properly at school?




AnswerKey


Exercise1



b)rules



a) allow



a) punished



a) behave



b)laws



Exercise2



1d

2e

3b

4a

5c



Exercise 3(Sample Answers)



Arule is aregulation within aschool or organisation, while alaw is an official regulation established bythe government. Laws apply toall citizens.



Schools have strict rules toensure safety, discipline, and respect among students. Rules create apositive learning environment.



Allow is more formal and often used inwritten rules or official contexts, while let is more informal and used ineveryday speech.



Punishing means giving apenalty for wrongdoing, while blaming means saying that someone is responsible for aproblem. Punishment does not always follow blame.



It is important tobehave properly at school because respectful behaviour helps create aproductive and safe learning environment.



VocabularyTip



   :

rule school

law country



    :

allow someone todo

let someonedo




Teachers and Students: Roles and Responsibilities





Vocabulary Focus


1)teacher vs tutor



Teacher    ,    .

Tutor   ,       .



Our English teacher gives us homework every week.

        .



She has aprivate tutor toprepare for her exams.

Ӡ      .



 :

: My tutor at school teaches 25students.

(   ࠖ  teacher.)



2)educate vs teach



Teach  ,  .

Educate     ,   .



She teaches Maths at secondary school.

    .



Schools educate young people and prepare them for adult life.

        .



:

Teach   .

Educate    .



 :

: She educates us English.

: She teaches us English.



3)learn vs study



Learn  ()  ,  .

Study    ().



Iam studying Biology this year.

    .



Ihave learned alot about environmental problems.

    .



 :

: Ilearn at school every day English.

: Istudy English at school everyday.



4)attend vs visit



Attend  ,  (  ).

Visit     ( ).



She attends school five days aweek.

     .



We visited our former teacher last year.

      .



 :

: Ivisit school everyday.

: Iattend school everyday.




Story


Mrs Carter has been ateacher for over twenty years. She teaches English at asecondary school and is respected byboth students and colleagues. She believes that agood teacher should not only teach asubject but also educate young people.



Inher lessons, she encourages students toask questions and think independently. She understands that students study indifferent ways, so she tries touse avariety ofmethods. Some students prefer tostudy quietly at home, while others learn better through discussion and group work.



One ofher students, Alex, was preparing for an important exam. Inaddition toattending school regularly, he decided towork with aprivate tutor. The tutor helped him revise difficult topics and improve his writing skills.



Over time, Alex realised that studying regularly helped him learn more effectively. He attended every lesson, completed all assignments, and actively participated inclass activities. As aresult, he made significant progress.



Mrs Carter was proud ofhis achievements. She knew that education is not only about passing exams but also about developing confidence and responsibility.




Useful Words and Expressions


be respected by  

colleagues 

encourage students  

think independently  

avariety ofmethods  

prefer todo something  - 

group work  

prepare for an exam  

private tutor  

revise difficult topics  

improve writing skills   

study regularly  

learn effectively  

attend lessons  

complete assignments  

participate inclass activities  

make progress  

be proud of 

achievements 

develop confidence  




Exercises


Exercise 1. Choose the correct option.



Our English ______ explains grammar very clearly.

a) tutor

b) teacher



Schools aim to______ children, not only toteach facts.

a) educate

b) teach



Iam ______ for my Maths test tonight.

a) learning

b) studying



She has ______ alot from her mistakes.

a) studied

b) learned



He ______ school regularly and never misses lessons.

a) visits

b) attends



Exercise 2. Match the word with its meaning.



tutor



educate



learn



study



attend



a)togain knowledge

b) togo toclasses regularly

c) togive individual lessons

d) togive education inabroad sense

e) tospend time working on asubject



Exercise 3. Answer the questions (23sentences each).



What is the difference between ateacher and atutor?



Why is education more than just teaching asubject?



How can regular study help students learn more effectively?



Why is it important toattend lessons regularly?



Do you prefer tostudy independently or with atutor?Why?




AnswerKey


Exercise1



b)teacher



a) educate



b) studying



b) learned



b) attends



Exercise2



1c

2d

3a

4e

5b



Exercise 3(Sample Answers)



Ateacher usually works with agroup ofstudents at school, while atutor often provides individual instruction. Tutors typically focus on specific needs or exam preparation.



Education includes developing values, critical thinking, and social skills, not only learning academic subjects. It prepares students for adult life.



Regular study helps students organise information and improve long-term memory. As aresult, they learn more effectively.



Attending lessons regularly ensures that students do not miss important explanations and assignments. It also helps maintain discipline.



Iprefer tostudy independently because it allows me tomanage my own schedule. However, working with atutor can be helpful when preparing for important exams.



VocabularyTip



     :

study () ? learn ().



   :

attend school, private tutor, teach asubject, educate young people.




Choosing aCareer: Making the Right Decision





Vocabulary Focus


1)job vs work vs career



Job  , ,  .

Work      ( ).

Career    .



She found apart-time job during the summer.

   .



Ihave alot ofwork todo today.

Ӡ   .



He wants tobuild asuccessful career inlaw.

     .



 :

: Ihave many works.

: Ihave alot ofwork.



2)profession vs occupation



Profession ,     (, , ).

Occupation  ,    (  ,  ).



Teaching is arespected profession.

堖  .



Please state your occupation inthe form.

,    .



:

Profession    .

Occupation    .



3)applyfor



Apply for   ,   .



She decided toapply for ajob at alocal company.

      .



He applied for aplace at university.

   .



 :

: apply on ajob

: apply for ajob



4)be suitablefor



Be suitable for   - ( ).



This position is suitable for someone with experience.

    .



The course is suitable for beginners.

   .



 :

: Iam suitable tothisjob.

: Iam suitable for thisjob.




Story


Choosing acareer is one ofthe most important decisions inayoung persons life. Many students start thinking about their future job while they are still at school. However, it is important tounderstand the difference between ajob and acareer. Ajob may be temporary, while acareer is along-term professional path.



Emma had always been interested inscience. She considered medicine as apossible profession because she wanted tohelp people. After finishing school, she decided toapply for amedical university. She knew that the profession ofadoctor requires years ofhard work and dedication.



When filling inofficial documents, she had tostate her parents occupations. This made her realise how different occupations can be. Some people change jobs several times, but they still follow the same career path.



Before submitting her application, Emma carefully considered whether she was suitable for such ademanding profession. She understood that choosing acareer means accepting responsibility and being ready for continuous learning.



Inthe end, she applied for the university and began working towards her goal. She believed that success depends not only on talent but also on determination and effort.




Useful Words and Expressions


choose acareer  

make adecision  

future job  

long-term path 

be interested in 

consider aprofession  

apply for university   

require hard work   

fill inaform  

state an occupation   

career path 

change jobs  

submit an application  

be suitable for 

demanding profession  

accept responsibility  

continuous learning  

work towards agoal  

determination and effort  

achieve success  




Exercises


Exercise 1. Choose the correct option.



She found asummer ______ as ashop assistant.

a)work

b)job



He wants tobuild asuccessful ______ inIT.

a) career

b)work



Teaching is arespected ______.

a) occupation

b) profession



She decided to______ aposition at alarge company.

a) applyfor

b) applyon



This course is ______ students with basic knowledge.

a) suitablefor

b) suitableto



Exercise 2. Match the word with its meaning.



job



career



profession



applyfor



occupation



a)along-term professionalpath

b) toformally request aposition

c) aspecific position ofemployment

d) atype ofwork requiring special education

e) aformal term for someones type ofwork



Exercise 3. Answer the questions (23sentences each).



What is the difference between ajob and acareer?



Why do some professions require special education?



What should aperson consider before applying for ajob?



How can someone understand if they are suitable for aprofession?



Is it better tochoose astable job or follow your career ambitions?Why?




AnswerKey


Exercise1



b)job



a) career



b) profession



a) applyfor



a) suitablefor



Exercise2



1c

2a

3d

4b

5e



Exercise 3(Sample Answers)



Ajob is aspecific position ofemployment, while acareer is along-term professional path that may include several jobs.



Some professions require special education because they involve responsibility and specialised knowledge. For example, doctors and lawyers must complete formal training.



Before applying for ajob, aperson should consider their skills, interests, and whether they are suitable for the position.



Aperson can understand if they are suitable for aprofession byanalysing their strengths, interests, and long-term goals.



Inmy opinion, it is important tocombine stability with personal ambition. Asuccessful career often requires both practical decisions and long-term planning.



VocabularyTip



  :

job  

career 

profession  



    :

apply for ajob

be suitable for aposition



      .




Skills and Qualities: Understanding What Employers Value





Vocabulary Focus


1)skill vs ability



Skill    - ,     .

Ability     - .



She has excellent communication skills.

Ӡ   .



He has the ability tosolve problems quickly.

Ӡ     .



 :

: He has many skills torun fast.

: He has the ability torun fast.



: skill   , ability    .



2)experience vs experiment



Experience ,   ,     .

Experiment ,    .



She has alot ofteaching experience.

Ӡ   .



The students conducted achemistry experiment.

   .



 :

: Ihave many experiments inthis field.

: Ihave alot ofexperience inthis field.



3)responsible vs reliable



Responsible ,     .

Reliable ,   .



Teachers expect students tobe responsible for their homework.

 ,      .



She is very reliable; she always meets deadlines.

  ;   .



 :

: He is responsible; you can trust him completely.

: He is reliable; you can trust him completely.



4)patient vs sympathetic



Patient ,      .

Sympathetic ,   .



Agood teacher must be patient with all students.

      .



She was sympathetic when Iexplained my problems.

  ,     .



 :

: The teacher is sympathetic when students make mistakes.

: The teacher is patient when students make mistakes.




Story


At Greenfield High, teachers often discuss the skills and qualities students need tosucceed. Emma wanted toimprove both her academic performance and her personal qualities. She realised that having abilities alone was not enough; she needed todevelop practical skills through study and practice.



During the school year, Emma took part inseveral projects. Each project gave her valuable experience and helped her learn how tomanage her time effectively. She experimented with different study techniques tofind the most efficient approach.



Her teachers noticed that she was responsible and reliable. She always completed assignments on time and helped her classmates when needed. Inaddition, Emma was patient when working on difficult problems and sympathetic topeers who struggled with certain tasks.



Bythe end ofthe year, Emmas efforts paid off. She had developed important skills, gained experience, and strengthened personal qualities that would help her infuture studies and her career. Emma understood that success is acombination ofnatural ability, learned skills, and positive personal qualities.



Her experience taught her that working on both skills and qualities is essential toachieve goals and be asupportive member ofany team.




Useful Words and Expressions


skills 

ability 

experience

experiment 

responsible 

reliable 

patient 

sympathetic 

academic performance  

take part inprojects  

manage time effectively   

study techniques  

complete assignments  

help classmates  

pay off  

develop skills  

gain experience 

strengthen qualities  

achieve goals  

supportive member  




Exercises


Exercise 1. Choose the correct option.



She has excellent communication ______.

a) ability

b) skills



He has the ______ tosolve complex problems.

a) skill

b) ability



The students conducted ascience ______.

a) experiment

b) experience



The teacher is very ______; you can trust her completely.

a) responsible

b) reliable



Good teachers must be ______ with students.

a) sympathetic

b) patient



Exercise 2. Match the word with its meaning.



skill



experience



responsible



reliable



sympathetic



a)capable ofbeing trusted

b) knowledge or practice gained overtime

c) understanding other peoples feelings

d) learned ability todo somethingwell

e) ready toaccept responsibility



Exercise 3. Answer the questions (23sentences each).



What is the difference between askill and an ability?



How does experience differ from an experiment?



Why is it important tobe both responsible and reliable?



Give an example ofasituation where patience is needed.



How can being sympathetic help inschool or at work?




AnswerKey


Exercise1



b)skills



b) ability



b) experiment



b) reliable



b) patient



Exercise2



1d

2b

3e

4a

5c



Exercise 3(Sample Answers)



Askill is alearned ability developed through practice, while an ability is anatural or innate capacity todo something.



Experience is knowledge or skills gained over time, while an experiment is atest or trial todiscover somethingnew.



Being responsible ensures you take accountability for actions, while being reliable means others can trust you. Both qualities are important inschool and work.



Patience is needed when learning adifficult subject, waiting for exam results, or helping someone understand anew concept.



Being sympathetic helps build good relationships, support peers indifficult situations, and create apositive environment at school or work.



VocabularyTip



   :

skill ability (learned vs natural)

experience experiment ( vs )

responsible reliable ( vs )

patient sympathetic ( vs )



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Chapter Title



Success and Achievement: Striving for Your Goals



Vocabulary Focus

1) achieve vs succeed



Achieve  -,  ,   .

Succeed  ,      .



She achieved excellent results inher exams.

    .



He succeeded incompleting the project on time.

    .



 :

: He achieved infinishing the work.

: He succeeded infinishing the work.



:

achieve  /;

succeed     .



2)reach agoal



Reach agoal  ,     .



After months ofhard work, she finally reached her goal.

        .



 :

: She reached toher goal.

: She reached her goal.



3)failto



Fail to ,  - .



He failed tosubmit his assignment on time.

    .



Students sometimes fail tounderstand difficult concepts at first.

      .



 :

: He failed submitting the task.

: He failed tosubmit the task.



4)make progress



Make progress ,  ,  -.



She is making progress inlearning English.

     .



Regular practice helps students make progress inmathematics.

     .



 :

: She makes aprogress.

: She makes progress.



Story (200220words)



Tom was astudent who dreamed ofbecoming an engineer. At first, he struggled with some subjects, especially Physics and Mathematics. He often failed tounderstand difficult problems and felt frustrated. However, Tom did not giveup.



He decided toset clear goals and work hard every day. He spent extra hours revising topics, solving exercises, and asking his teachers for guidance. Over time, he began tomake progress. His understanding ofcomplex concepts improved, and he gained confidence.



After months ofdedication, Tom succeeded inpassing his final exams with high marks. Achieving this goal gave him asense ofpride and motivation for future challenges. He realised that success is not only about talent but also about persistence, effort, and careful planning.



Tom also learned that failing at first is normal. What matters is learning from mistakes and continuing towork towards goals. Bythe end ofthe school year, he had reached his long-term goal and felt ready tostart anew chapter inhis education.



He knew that every small step ofprogress contributes tooverall success and that dedication and perseverance are key qualities for achievement.



(211words)



Useful Words and Expressions



achieve agoal 

succeed in 

reach agoal 

fail to 

make progress ,  

struggle with  

difficult concepts  

feel frustrated  

set clear goals  

work hard  

extra hours 

revise topics 

solve exercises  

ask for guidance  

understanding improved  

gain confidence  

persistence 

effort 

careful planning  

dedication 

perseverance 



Exercises

Exercise 1. Choose the correct option.



She finally ______ her goal after months ofhard work.

a) reached

b) succeeded



He wants to______ inhis studies and get excellent marks.

a) achieve

b) reach



Some students ______ tounderstand difficult grammar rules.

a) failto

b) make progress



Bypractising every day, you can ______ inEnglish.

a) make progress

b) failto



Success is acombination oftalent, effort, and ______.

a) achievement

b) persistence



Exercise 2. Match the word or phrase with its meaning.



achieve



succeed



reach agoal



failto



make progress



a)not manage todo something

b) accomplish adesired result

c) improve or advance inlearning orwork

d) have asuccessful outcome

e) attain atarget after effort



Exercise 3. Answer the questions (23sentences each).



What is the difference between achieve and succeed?



How can setting clear goals help students make progress?



Why is it normal tofail at first?



Give an example ofasituation where you made progress inschool.



What qualities help people reach their goals?



AnswerKey

Exercise1



a)reached



a) achieve



a) failto



a) make progress



b) persistence



Exercise2



1b

2d

3e

4a

5c



Exercise 3(Sample Answers)



Achieve focuses on accomplishing aspecific goal, while succeed emphasizes having apositive outcome inan attempt or action.



Setting clear goals helps students stay focused, organise their efforts, and measure their progress over time.



Failing at first is normal because learning involves trial and error. Mistakes provide valuable lessons.



Imade progress inEnglish byreading books regularly and practicing speaking everyday.



Persistence, dedication, careful planning, and consistent effort help people reach their goals.



VocabularyTip



    :

achieve reach agoal ( )

succeed positive outcome ( )

fail to  succeed

make progress   




Making Decisions About the Future: Planning YourPath





Vocabulary Focus


1)decide vs choose



Decide       .

Choose    .



Idecided tostudy Science at university.

     .



She chose the blue dress for the school party.

      .



 :

: Ichose tostudy English yesterday.

: Idecided tostudy English yesterday.



:

decide    ;

choose   .



2)consider +-ing



Consider + -ing    -,  .



He is considering studying abroad next year.

      .



Before choosing acareer, you should consider all options.

   ,    .



 :

: Iconsider togo touniversity.

: Iconsider going touniversity.



3)planto



Plan to   - .



Iplan toimprove my English this summer.

      .



We plan tostart anew project at school next month.

       .



 :

: Iplan improving my skills.

: Iplan toimprove my skills.



4)be goingto



Be going to       .



She is going tostudy Medicine after school.

     .



Look at the dark clouds! Its going torain.

  !  .



 :

: Igoing tovisit my friend tomorrow.

: Iam going tovisit my friend tomorrow.




Story


Lisa had always been interested intechnology, but she wasnt sure what todo after school. She spent several weeks thinking about her options and considering different careers. She wanted aprofession that would challenge her and allow her todevelop new skills.



After careful thought, she decided toapply for acourse incomputer science. She researched universities, compared programs, and planned toattend open days tomeet professors and students. Lisa also considered learning additional programming languages toimprove her chances ofsuccess.



Her parents were supportive and asked her about her future plans. Lisa explained that she was going tostudy hard, participate inextra projects, and gain practical experience during her studies. She knew that clear planning and thoughtful decision-making were essential for reaching her goals.



Bymaking careful decisions and considering all possibilities, Lisa felt more confident about her future. She realised that planning ahead and setting clear objectives would help her achieve her dreams. Lisa was excited tostart the next stage ofher life, knowing that she had taken control ofher choices and prepared for success.




Useful Words and Expressions


decide 

choose 

consider + -ing  

plan to 

be going to , 

options 

career 

research 

compare programs  

attend open days    

meet professors  

learn programming languages   

improve chances  

future plans  

participate inprojects  

gain experience 

planning ahead  

set objectives 

achieve dreams  

take control ofchoices   




Exercises


Exercise 1. Choose the correct option.



After thinking carefully, she ______ tostudyLaw.

a) decided

b) chose



He wants to______ the red notebook instead ofthe blueone.

a) decide

b) choose



Iam ______ taking asummer course toimprove my skills.

a) considering

b) consider



We ______ start anew project next term.

a) are goingto

b) planto



She ______ tostudy hard and gain practical experience.

a) is goingto

b) considered



Exercise 2. Match the word or phrase with its meaning.



decide



choose



consider +-ing



planto



be goingto



a)toselect from several options

b) tomake adecision after thinking

c) tothink carefully about doing something

d) tointend or aim todo something

e) toexpress afuture intention based on plans or facts




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