🎉🥸🎓 My goal and how I reach it – a student (A2, reading comprehension, present simple)🎓🥸🎉

• ⚡ Problems and Difficulties

My goal is to have a successful future and a good life. I want to have a good job that makes me happy. I also want to help my family and give them a better life. This goal is very important to me because it gives me direction. It helps me understand why I need to work hard every day.

To reach my goal, I must study and learn many things. I go to school every day and I listen carefully to my teachers. I try to understand all lessons step by step. I do my homework regularly because it helps me practice. I also ask questions when I do not understand something. At home, I study for some time every day. I read simple books and I repeat what I learned in school. I try to improve a little bit every day.

I also make a daily plan. This plan helps me stay organized. I write what I need to do in the morning or in the evening. First, I do my school tasks. Then I study or read. I try to finish small tasks before big tasks. I do not do many things at the same time because it is confusing. I try to focus on one task only. I also try to avoid distractions like my phone or television when I study.

Sometimes it is not easy to stay focused. I feel tired after school. Sometimes I feel bored or I lose motivation. Sometimes I want to relax or play games instead of studying. But I know my goal is important. I take a short break when I am tired. Then I continue my work. I remind myself why I started.

I also need important skills. I need discipline to study every day even when I do not want to. I need patience because learning takes time and success does not come quickly. I need focus to avoid distractions and stay on my work. I also need motivation to continue when things are difficult.

I believe I can reach my goal if I continue working like this. I try to learn from my mistakes and improve step by step. I do not give up when something is difficult. In the future, I want to be proud of myself because I worked hard and stayed focused on my goal.

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Vocabulary:

• reading comprehension: understanding what you read
• a goal: something you want to achieve in the future
• step by step: doing something slowly, one part after another
• to practice: to do something many times to get better
• to repeat: to do or say something again
• to improve: to get better
• a little bit: a small amount
• to stay organized: to keep things in order and planned
• a school task: homework or work you do for school
• to be confusing: not clear or difficult to understand
• to focus: to pay attention to one thing
• to avoid distractions: to not pay attention to things that stop your work
• to feel bored: to feel that something is not interesting
• to lose motivation: to stop feeling like you want to do something
• to remind oneself: to think again about something important
• a skill: something you can do well
• patience: the ability to wait calmly
• success: achieving something good or important
• to learn from mistakes: to understand errors and do better next time
• to improve step by step: to get better slowly over time
• to be proud of oneself: to feel happy because you did something good

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🔤 Match the words with the definitions:

Words:

1. reading comprehension
2. a goal
3. step by step
4. to practice
5. to repeat
6. to improve
7. a little bit
8. to stay organized
9. a school task
10. to be confusing
11. to focus
12. to avoid distractions
13. to feel bored
14. to lose motivation
15. to remind oneself
16. a skill
17. patience
18. success
19. to learn from mistakes
20. to be proud of oneself

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Definitions:

A. to do something many times to get better
B. to feel that something is not interesting
C. something you want to achieve in the future
D. to keep things in order and planned
E. to understand what you read
F. to think again about something important
G. to get better
H. to do or say something again
I. to feel happy because you did something good
J. to not pay attention to things that stop your work
K. something you can do well
L. to feel like you do not want to do something anymore
M. a small amount
N. to do something slowly, one part after another
O. homework or work you do for school
P. to get better slowly over time
Q. to understand errors and do better next time
R. not clear or difficult to understand
S. the ability to wait calmly
T. achieving something good or important

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✅ Answers:

1-E, 2-C, 3-N, 4-A, 5-H, 6-G, 7-M,
8-D, 9-O, 10-R, 11-K, 12-J, 13-B, 14-L,
15-F, 16-K, 17-S, 18-T, 19-Q, 20-I
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🔤 Match the definitions with the correct words

Definitions:

1. to do something many times to get better
2. to feel that something is not interesting
3. something you want to achieve in the future
4. to keep things in order and planned
5. to understand what you read
6. to think again about something important
7. to get better
8. to do or say something again
9. to feel happy because you did something good
10. to not pay attention to things that stop your work
11. something you can do well
12. to feel like you do not want to do something anymore
13. a small amount
14. to do something slowly, one part after another
15. homework or work you do for school
16. to get better slowly over time
17. to understand errors and do better next time
18. not clear or difficult to understand
19. the ability to wait calmly
20. achieving something good or important

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Words:

A. to avoid distractions
B. patience
C. to repeat
D. to focus
E. a little bit
F. to be proud of oneself
G. success
H. to stay organized
I. to improve
J. a school task
K. reading comprehension
L. to learn from mistakes
M. to feel bored
N. a goal
O. step by step
P. to remind oneself
Q. to practice
R. to be confusing
S. to lose motivation
T. a skill

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✅ Answers

1-Q, 2-M, 3-N, 4-H, 5-K, 6-P, 7-I,
8-C, 9-F, 10-A, 11-T, 12-S, 13-E, 14-O,
15-J, 16-I, 17-L, 18-R, 19-B, 20-G

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True or false:

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1. The student goes to school every day.
2. The student reads very difficult books every day.
3. The student makes a daily plan.
4. The student prefers to be disorganized when studying.
5. The student believes he can reach his goal if he continues working hard.
6. The student uses his phone and watches TV while studying.
7. The student focuses on one task at a time.
8. The student thinks having a successful future is not important.
9. The student reads simple books every day.
10. The student often ignores what teachers say.
11. The student tries to understand all lessons step by step.
12. The student does homework only once a month.
13. The student takes short breaks when he is tired.
14. The student asks questions even when he already understands everything.
15. The student avoids distractions like phone and television when studying.
16. The student studies only at school and never at home.
17. The student listens carefully to teachers.
18. The student never plans his day and works randomly.
19. The student wants to have a successful future and a good life.
20. The student does many tasks at the same time to save time.
21. The student reads simple books.
22. The student tries to stay organized.
23. The student goes to school only a few times a week.
24. The student takes breaks but still continues studying.
25. The student does homework regularly.
26. The student asks questions when something is not clear.
27. The student understands lessons immediately without studying.
28. The student wants to help only himself, not his family.
29. The student reads simple books every day.
30. The student does homework regularly.

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True: 1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17,19,21,22,24,25,26,29,30

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Correct version:

1. The student goes to school every day.
2. The student reads very difficult books every day.
   True is: The student reads simple books and studies step by step.
3. The student makes a daily plan.
4. The student prefers to be disorganized when studying.
   True is: The student tries to stay organized when studying.
5. The student believes he can reach his goal if he continues working hard.
6. The student uses his phone and watches TV while studying.
   True is: The student avoids distractions like phone and television when studying.
7. The student focuses on one task at a time.
8. The student thinks having a successful future is not important.
   True is: The student wants to have a successful future and a good life.
9. The student reads simple books every day.
10. The student often ignores what teachers say.
    True is: The student listens carefully to teachers.
11. The student tries to understand all lessons step by step.
12. The student does homework only once a month.
    True is: The student does homework regularly.
13. The student takes short breaks when he is tired.
14. The student asks questions even when he already understands everything.
    True is: The student asks questions when something is not clear.
15. The student avoids distractions like phone and television when studying.
16. The student studies only at school and never at home.
    True is: The student studies at home every day for some time.
17. The student listens carefully to teachers.
18. The student never plans his day and works randomly.
    True is: The student makes a daily plan.
19. The student wants to have a successful future and a good life.
20. The student does many tasks at the same time to save time.
    True is: The student focuses on one task at a time.
21. The student reads simple books.
22. The student tries to stay organized.
23. The student goes to school only a few times a week.
    True is: The student goes to school every day.
24. The student takes breaks but still continues studying.
25. The student does homework regularly.
26. The student asks questions when something is not clear.
27. The student understands lessons immediately without studying.
    True is: The student tries to understand all lessons step by step.
28. The student wants to help only himself, not his family.
    True is: The student wants to help his family and give them a better life.
29. The student reads simple books every day.
30. The student does homework regularly.

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Answer in full sentences:

1. What does the student want?
2. Where does the student go every day?
3. What does the student do at school?
4. Does the student do homework regularly?
5. Where does the student study at home?
6. How does the student study lessons?
7. What does the student do when something is not clear?
8. What does the student use to stay organized?
9. How many tasks does the student focus on at once?
10. What does the student avoid while studying?
11. What does the student sometimes feel after school?
12. What does the student do when he is tired?
13. Does the student always feel motivated?
14. What does the student do when he loses motivation?
15. What skills does the student need?
16. Why does the student make a daily plan?
17. Does the student study only at school?
18. What does the student believe about success?
19. What does the student try to do every day?
20. What does the student want for his family?

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Correct version:

1. What does the student want?
2. Where does the student go every day?
3. What does the student do at school?
4. Does the student do homework regularly?
5. Where does the student study at home?
6. How does the student study lessons?
7. What does the student do when something is not clear?
8. What does the student use to stay organized?
9. How many tasks does the student focus on at once?
10. What does the student avoid while studying?
11. What does the student sometimes feel after school?
12. What does the student do when he is tired?
13. Does the student always feel motivated?
14. What does the student do when he loses motivation?
15. What skills does the student need?
16. Why does the student make a daily plan?
17. Does the student study only at school?
18. What does the student believe about success?
19. What does the student try to do every day?
20. What does the student want for his family?

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Answer in complete sentences:

1. Does the student want a happy life, or just earn a lot of money?
2. Does the student study only at school, or also at home?
3. Does the student focus on many tasks at once, or one task at a time?
4. Does the student feel that success comes quickly, or needs hard work?
5. Does the student avoid distractions, or use them while studying?
6. Does the student give up when things are difficult, or continue trying?
7. Does the student make a daily plan, or work without planning?
8. Does the student ask questions to understand, or stay silent when confused?
9. Does the student think discipline is important, or not important?
10. Does the student lose motivation and stop, or continue after a break?
11. Does the student want to help only himself, or also his family?
12. Does the student study regularly, or only before exams?
13. Does the student listen carefully to teachers, or ignore them?
14. Does the student improve step by step, or expect fast results?
15. Does the student use his phone while studying, or avoid it?

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Answers:

1. Does the student want a happy life, or just earn a lot of money? – He wants a happy life.
2. Does the student study only at school, or also at home? – He studies at school and at home.
3. Does the student focus on many tasks at once, or one task at a time? – He focuses on one task at a time.
4. Does the student feel that success comes quickly, or needs hard work? – He believes success needs hard work.
5. Does the student avoid distractions, or use them while studying? – He avoids distractions while studying.
6. Does the student give up when things are difficult, or continue trying? – He continues trying.
7. Does the student make a daily plan, or work without planning? – He makes a daily plan.
8. Does the student ask questions to understand, or stay silent when confused? – He asks questions to understand.
9. Does the student think discipline is important, or not important? – He thinks discipline is important.
10. Does the student lose motivation and stop, or continue after a break? – He continues after a break.
11. Does the student want to help only himself, or also his family? – He wants to help his family.
12. Does the student study regularly, or only before exams? – He studies regularly.
13. Does the student listen carefully to teachers, or ignore them? – He listens carefully to teachers.
14. Does the student improve step by step, or expect fast results? – He improves step by step.
15. Does the student use his phone while studying, or avoid it? – He avoids using his phone while studying.

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Read, then rewrite as shown below:

I want a successful future and a good life.
I go to school every day and listen carefully to my teachers.
I do homework regularly and study at home every day.
I try to understand lessons step by step and ask questions when needed.
I make a daily plan to stay organized in my studies.
I focus on one task at a time and avoid distractions like my phone.
Sometimes I feel tired after school and lose motivation.
I take short breaks when I am tired and then continue studying.
I believe discipline, patience, and focus are important for success.
I try to improve a little bit every day through practice.
I learn from my mistakes and keep working toward my goal.
I do not give up when things are difficult and I stay motivated.
I want to be proud of myself in the future.

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REWRITE THE STORY – make all changes necessary:

He wants a succseeful and a good life.
He goes………………..
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Correct version:

He wants a successful future and a good life.
He goes to school every day and listens carefully to his teachers.
He does homework regularly and studies at home every day.
He tries to understand lessons step by step and asks questions when something is not clear.
He makes a daily plan to stay organized.
He focuses on one task at a time and avoids distractions like his phone and television.
Sometimes he feels tired after school and loses motivation.
He takes short breaks when he is tired and continues studying.
He believes discipline, patience, and focus are important for success.
He tries to improve a little bit every day.
He learns from his mistakes and improves step by step.
He does not give up when things are difficult.
He wants to be proud of himself in the future.

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Interview – match question with answer:

Questions:

1. What do you want for your future?
2. Where do you go every day?
3. What do you do at school?
4. Where do you study after school?
5. How do you learn lessons?
6. When do you ask questions?
7. What do you use to plan your day?
8. How many tasks do you do at the same time?
9. What do you avoid while studying?
10. How do you feel after school?
11. What do you do when you feel tired?
12. Why is hard work important?
13. How often do you practice?
14. What do you want in the future?

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Answers:

A. I practice every day.
B. Phone and television are not part of my study time.
C. A daily plan helps me.
D. Careful attention to teachers is part of my day.
E. School is my daily place.
F. Step by step learning helps me.
G. Pride in myself is my goal in the future.
H. Sometimes tired feelings.
I. A short rest helps me.
J. Only one task at a time.
K. At unclear moments in class.
L. Hard work means success in the future.
M. My study place is at home.
N. A good future and a good life.

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Answers:

1-N, 2-E, 3-D, 4-M, 5-F, 6-K, 7-C,
8-J, 9-B, 10-H, 11-I, 12-L, 13-A, 14-G

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Correct version:

1. What do you want for your future? – I want a good future and a good life.
2. Where do you go every day? – School is my daily place.
3. What do you do at school? – Careful attention to teachers is part of my day.
4. Where do you study after school? – My study place is at home.
5. How do you learn lessons? – Step by step learning helps me.
6. When do you ask questions? – At unclear moments in class.
7. What do you use to plan your day? – A daily plan helps me.
8. How many tasks do you do at the same time? – Only one task at a time.
9. What do you avoid while studying? – Phone and television are not part of my study time.
10. How do you feel after school? – Sometimes tired feelings.
11. What do you do when you feel tired? – A short rest helps me.
12. Why is hard work important? – Hard work means success in the future.
13. How often do you practice? – Every day practice is my habit.
14. What do you want in the future? – Pride in myself is my goal in the future.

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Basics of present simple:

Personal Pronoun	am / is / are
I	am	8 years old
You	are	8 years old
He	is	8 years old
She	is	8 years old
It	is	8 years old
We	are	8 years old
You (plural)	are	8 years old
They	are	8 years old

Personal Pronoun	am not / is not / are not
I	am not	8 years old
You	are not	8 years old
He	is not	8 years old
She	is not	8 years old
It	is not	8 years old
We	are not	8 years old
You (plural)	are not	8 years old
They	are not	8 years old

Question:

Question Word	Personal Pronoun
Am	I	8 years old?
Are	you	8 years old?
Is	he	8 years old?
Is	she	8 years old?
Is	it	8 years old?
Are	we	8 years old?
Are	you (plural)	8 years old?
Are	they	8 years old?

Statement:

Personal Pronoun	Verb
I	like	ice cream
You	like	ice cream
He	likes	ice cream
She	likes	ice cream
It	likes	ice cream
We	like	ice cream
You (plural)	like	ice cream
They	like	ice cream

Negation:

Personal Pronoun	Verb (negative)
I	do not like	ice cream
You	do not like	ice cream
He	does not like	ice cream
She	does not like	ice cream
It	does not like	ice cream
We	do not like	ice cream
You (plural)	do not like	ice cream
They	do not like	ice cream

Question:

Do / Does	Personal Pronoun	Verb	Sugar?
Do	I	like	sugar?
Do	you	like	sugar?
Does	he	like	sugar?
Does	she	like	sugar?
Does	it	like	sugar?
Do	we	like	sugar?
Do	you (plural)	like	sugar?
Do	they	like	sugar?

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Fill in, complete:

1. What ___________ (he want) for his future? – He __________ (want) a good future and a good life.
   
2. Where __________ (he go) every day? – School __________ (be) his daily place.
   
3. What __________ (he do) at school? – Careful attention to teachers __________ (be) part of his day.
   
4. Where __________ (he study) after school? – His study place __________ (be) at home.
   
5. How __________ (he learn) lessons? – Step by step learning __________ (help) him.
   
6. When __________ (he ask) questions? – He ________ (do) at unclear moments in class.
   
7. What __________ (he use) to plan his day? – A daily plan __________ (help) him.
8. How many tasks _________ (he do) at the same time? – He __________ (do) only one task at a time.
   
9. What __________ (he avoid) while studying? – Phone and television __________ (be) not part of his study time.
   
10. How __________ (he feel) after school? – Sometimes he __________ (have) tired feelings.
    
11. What __________ (he do) when he __________ (feel) tired? – A short rest ___________ (help) him.
    
12. Why __________ (be) hard work important? – Hard work __________ (mean) success in the future.
    
13. How often __________ (he practice)? – He __________ (practice) every day.
14. What __________ (he want) in the future? – He _________ (want) to have a good future and a good life.

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Correct version:

1. What does he want for his future? – He wants a good future and a good life.
2. Where does he go every day? – School is his daily place.
3. What does he do at school? – Careful attention to teachers is part of his day.
4. Where does he study after school? – His study place is at home.
5. How does he learn lessons? – Step by step learning helps him.
6. When does he ask questions? – He does at unclear moments in class.
7. What does he use to plan his day? – A daily plan helps him.
8. How many tasks does he do at the same time? – He does only one task at a time.
9. What does he avoid while studying? – Phone and television are not part of his study time.
10. How does he feel after school? – Sometimes he has tired feelings.
11. What does he do when he feels tired? – A short rest helps him.
12. Why is hard work important? – Hard work means success in the future.
13. How often does he practice? – He practices every day.
14. What does he want in the future? – He wants to have a good future and a good life.

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