be a role model
Everyone has dreams and goals. Some people want to speak English, others want to be doctors, teachers, or artists. To reach your goal, you need to be focused and work hard.
An achiever is a person who keeps going, even when it is difficult. Achievers do not stop when they are tired. They remember their goal and try again. They do something every day to get closer to their dream.
You can be an achiever too. First, write your goal on paper. Then, make a small plan. Do one thing each day to help you. Maybe read a book, study, or ask for help. Small steps are important.
Sometimes, people may say “you can’t do it.” Don’t listen. Believe in yourself. Stay away from things that waste your time. Keep your eyes on your goal.
Being an achiever is not easy, but it is possible. With focus, patience, and hard work, you can do it. Many people started with nothing, but they did not give up. Now, they are achievers.
You can be one too. Stay focused. Keep going. You will reach your goal!
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Vocabulary:
- An achiever – a person who works hard and reaches their goal
- To stay focused – to think only about your goal and not get distracted
- A goal – something you want to do or have in the future
- Tired – feeling like you need to rest or sleep
- To remember – to keep something in your mind
- A step – one small part of doing something big
- To believe in oneself – to think you can do something
- To stay away – to not go near something
- To waste time – to use time for things that are not helpful
- Patience – being calm and waiting without getting angry
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Multiple Choice Test
1. What is a goal?
A. A thing you eat
B. A thing you want to do
C. A person you meet
2. What does it mean to stay focused?
A. To sleep
B. To think about many things
C. To think only about your goal
3. What does tired mean?
A. Feeling strong and happy
B. Feeling like you need to rest
C. Feeling like you want to run
4. What does it mean to remember?
A. To forget something
B. To keep something in your mind
C. To ask someone a question
5. What is a step?
A. A big thing you do
B. A small part of doing something
C. A place you live
6. What does it mean to believe in oneself?
A. To think you can do something
B. To help other people
C. To stop learning
7. What does it mean to stay away?
A. To go near something
B. To not go near something
C. To talk about something
8. What does it mean to waste time?
A. To use time well
B. To use time for good things
C. To use time for things not helpful
9. What is patience?
A. Being calm and waiting
B. Being fast and busy
C. Being angry and loud
10. Who is an achiever?
A. A person who gives up
B. A person who works hard and reaches their goal
C. A person who waits for help
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1-B, 2-C, 3-B, 4-B, 5-B, 6-A, 7-B, 8-C, 9-A, 10-B
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Match the word with its definition
Words:
- Achiever
- Stay focused
- Goal
- Tired
- Remember
- Step
- Believe in oneself
- Stay away
- Waste time
- Patience
Definitions:
A. To keep something in your mind
B. To think only about your goal and not get distracted
C. A person who works hard and reaches their goal
D. To not go near something
E. Something you want to do or have in the future
F. Feeling like you need to rest or sleep
G. One small part of doing something big
H. To use time for things that are not helpful
I. Being calm and waiting without getting angry
J. To think you can do something
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1-C, 2-B, 3-E, 4-F, 5-A, 6-G, 7-J, 8-D, 9-H, 10-I
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True or false?
- A goal is something you eat every day.
- Achievers work hard and do not give up.
- You should stop when you feel tired.
- Believing in yourself helps you reach your goal.
- You can write your goal on paper and make a plan.
- Wasting time helps you become an achiever.
- Small steps every day are not important.
- Being patient is important for success.
- People who stay focused can reach their goals.
- Achievers always wait for help from others.
True: 2,4,5,8,9
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Fill in (words below):
- An __________ works hard and keeps going.
- Stay focused to reach your __________fast.
- A goal is something you __________ someday.
- I feel tired after working very __________.
- Remember your dream and take small ___________.
- One small __________ can help you grow.
- Believe in __________ every single day.
- Stay away from people who __________ no.
- Don’t waste __________ on things not helpful.
- Patience __________ you wait and stay strong.
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Fill in: step, goal, helps, hard, say, achiever, time, want, yourself, steps
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Gap sentences with choices – complete
- I have a big ______ to learn English.
a) tired b) goal c) step - She is an ______ because she works hard.
a) achiever b) patience c) waste - He is very ______ after school.
a) remember b) tired c) stay - Please ______ your dream and work every day.
a) believe b) remember c) stay away - A small ______ every day helps you grow.
a) waste b) goal c) step - You must ______ focused to finish your work.
a) stay b) waste c) tired - Don’t ______ time on your phone.
a) stay away b) waste c) step - I always ______ in myself.
a) believe b) goal c) achiever - You need ______ when things go slow.
a) patience b) tired c) remember - ______ from bad people who say “no.”
a) Stay away b) Step c) Goal
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1-B, 2-A, 3-B, 4-B, 5-C, 6-A, 7-B, 8-A, 9-A, 10-A
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This or that? Which is correct?
- He is an (achiever / step) because he never gives up.
- To reach a big (goal / tired), you need to work daily.
- I (remember / waste time) my dream every morning.
- When I feel (patience / tired), I take a short rest.
- If you (stay away / believe in oneself), you will do better.
- Taking one (goal / step) each day helps a lot.
- She does not (stay focused / waste time) during class.
- You must have (tired / patience) when things go slow.
- Please (stay away / believe) from bad habits.
- He always (stay focused / achiever) when he studies.
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1-achiever, 2-goal, 3-remember, 4-tired, 5-believe in oneself, 6-step, 7-stay focused, 8-patience, 9-stay away, 10-stay focused
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An interview with an achiever:
Interviewer:
- What is your goal?
Achiever:
My goal is to learn English well.
Interviewer:
2. How do you stay focused?
Achiever:
I stay focused by thinking about my goal every day.
Interviewer:
3. Is it easy to reach your goal?
Achiever:
No, it is not easy. Sometimes I feel tired.
Interviewer:
4. What do you do when you feel tired?
Achiever:
I take a rest, but I do not stop.
Interviewer:
5. Do you have a plan to reach your goal?
Achiever:
Yes, I have a plan with small steps.
Interviewer:
6. What is one step in your plan?
Achiever:
I study English one hour every day.
Interviewer:
7. How do you believe in yourself?
Achiever:
I remember my goal and tell myself I can do it.
Interviewer:
8. Do you waste time?
Achiever:
No, I do not waste time. I use time well.
Interviewer:
9. What helps you most to reach your goal?
Achiever:
Patience helps me. I wait and keep working every day.
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Rewrite the following story starting with „His goal is to learn…….“, and make all changes necessary:
My goal is to learn English well. I stay focused by thinking about my goal every day. It is not easy, and sometimes I feel tired. When I am tired, I take a rest but do not stop. I have a plan with small steps. I study English one hour every day. I believe in myself and do not waste time. Patience helps me reach my goal.
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His goal is to learn English well. He stays focused by thinking about his goal every day. It is not easy, and sometimes he feels tired. When he is tired, he takes a rest but does not stop. He has a plan with small steps. He studies English one hour every day. He believes in himself and does not waste time. Patience helps him reach his goal.
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Bonustext: the story above in C2:
Be an Achiever – Stay Focused
Everyone harbors aspirations—some strive for fluency in English, others envision careers as doctors, educators, or artists. Regardless of the ambition, achieving any meaningful goal demands unwavering focus and consistent effort.
An achiever is someone who perseveres, even in the face of setbacks. They do not succumb to fatigue or discouragement. Instead, they remain anchored to their vision and persist. Achievers take deliberate action each day, however small, to edge closer to their dreams.
You have the potential to be an achiever, too. Begin by clearly articulating your goal—write it down. Then, devise a realistic and manageable plan. Commit to doing at least one productive thing daily: read, research, practice, or seek guidance. Incremental progress is the foundation of long-term success.
There will inevitably be voices of doubt—sometimes from others, sometimes from within. Dismiss them. Cultivate self-belief and distance yourself from distractions that derail your progress. Keep your objective in sight.
Becoming an achiever is far from effortless. It requires discipline, resilience, and patience. But it is entirely within your reach. Many who now enjoy success began with little more than determination. They endured, adapted, and refused to quit.
So can you. Remain focused. Persevere. Your goals are attainable—and your journey begins now.