In this topic, students will explore how people respond to challenges and failure. They will use the past simple to talk about past actions and experiences, and will also practice using modal verbs to give advice and encouragement. This topic helps learners express their feelings about failure and motivate themselves or others to keep trying.
For example:
She gave up after failing two lessons.
He didn’t give up. He kept trying.
You should keep studying even if it's hard.
Students will learn to talk about failure, effort, and success in learning experiences.
GRAMMAR
Past Simple:
She failed the test.
He studied every night.
Present Simple:
I always do my homework.
They never give up easily.
Modal Verbs (should, can, must):
You should keep trying.
You must not give up.
He can improve with help.
Comparatives and Superlatives:
This lesson is harder than the last one.
She is the most determined student in class.
Adverbs of Frequency:
always, usually, often, sometimes, never
I sometimes feel discouraged, but I keep trying.
VOCABULARY
Give up – To stop trying.
Fail – To not succeed.
Try – To make an effort.
Lesson – A class or time of learning.
Effort – Hard work.
Motivate – To encourage someone to act.
Improve – To become better.
Confident – Sure of oneself.
Determined – Wanting to do something very much.
Mistake – Something that is not correct.
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
Don’t give up!
Try again.
She worked hard and succeeded.
Failure is part of learning.
You can do it!
Keep practicing!
SENTENCES
Positive:
He kept studying after failing.
She tried again and passed the test.
I learned from my mistakes.
Negative:
She didn’t pass the exam.
I didn’t give up.
They didn’t stop trying.
Questions:
Did you fail the test?
Did she try again?
What did he do after the difficult lesson?
Answers:
Yes, I failed the first time.
No, she gave up.
He studied harder.
CONVERSATION
Liam: Hi Zoe. Why do you look sad?
Zoe: I failed my math test. I studied, but it was too hard.
Liam: That happens sometimes. Did you try to study again?
Zoe: No, I gave up. I feel like I can’t do it.
Liam: You shouldn’t give up. Everyone makes mistakes. I failed before too.
Zoe: Really? What did you do?
Liam: I asked the teacher for help and studied more. I passed the next test.
Zoe: Maybe I should try again.
Liam: Yes, you can do it. Let’s study together.
Zoe: Thanks, Liam. That helps a lot.
LONG READING
Failure is a part of learning. Many students feel bad when they don’t succeed. For example, Sarah failed her first two English lessons. She didn’t understand the grammar and vocabulary. She felt very sad and decided to give up. She stopped doing her homework and didn’t ask for help.
Her friend Anna noticed this. Anna talked to her and said, “You should try again. I can help you.” Sarah didn’t want to fail again, but she listened to Anna. She started studying every day and practiced speaking with Anna. After a few weeks, she felt more confident. In the next lesson, she passed her test.
Questions and Answers:
Why did Sarah give up? – Because she failed two lessons and felt sad.
What did she stop doing? – She stopped doing her homework.
Who helped Sarah? – Her friend Anna.
What did Sarah do to improve? – She studied every day and practiced.
What happened after she studied more? – She passed her test.
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