Many famous people were not well-known at first. They worked hard before they became famous. Some scientists, inventors, and artists became popular after many years. Others were only recognized after their death. Success takes time, and people must be patient and persistent.
For example:
Albert Einstein was not well-known at first. He worked in an office before becoming a famous scientist.
Vincent van Gogh was not famous when he was alive. Now, his paintings are very famous.
J.K. Rowling was not well-known at first. Her first book was rejected many times before it became popular.
Many successful people start with small steps and face challenges before they achieve fame.
GRAMMAR
Past Simple Tense (Negative and Questions)
Negative: He was not well-known at first.
Question: Was he famous when he started?
Answer: No, he was not famous at first.
Past Continuous Tense
Positive: He was working hard when he became famous.
Negative: She was not writing books at first.
Question: Was he painting before he became famous?
VOCABULARY
Famous - Known by many people.
Recognized - Identified or acknowledged.
Success - Achieving a goal or becoming famous.
Popular - Liked by many people.
Persistent - Continuing to try, even with difficulties.
Achievement - Something done successfully.
Career - A person’s job or profession.
Struggle - A difficult time or effort.
Effort - Hard work to achieve something.
Accomplishment - A completed goal or success.
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
He was not well-known at first.
Success takes time.
She became famous after many years.
At first, he was unknown, but later, he became famous.
Hard work leads to success.
SENTENCES
Positive: She became famous after many years of work.
Negative: He was not famous when he started.
Question: Was he well-known at first?
Answer: No, he was not well-known at first.
CONVERSATION
Emma: Did you know that Albert Einstein was not well-known at first?
David: Really? I thought he was always famous!
Emma: No, he worked in an office before people knew about his theories.
David: Wow! So success takes time.
Emma: Yes! Many famous people were not well-known at first.
Long READING
The Story of Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh was a Dutch painter. Today, his paintings are very famous, but he was not well-known at first. He struggled with money and sold only one painting in his life. He continued painting because he loved art. After he died, people recognized his talent. Now, his paintings are worth millions of dollars, and he is considered one of the greatest artists in history.
Questions:
Who was Vincent van Gogh? (A Dutch painter.)
Was he famous when he was alive? (No, he was not well-known at first.)
How many paintings did he sell? (Only one.)
Why did he continue painting? (Because he loved art.)
What happened after he died? (People recognized his talent, and he became famous.)
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