THEY WANT TO GET GOOD GRADES FOR COLLEGE OR A NEW JOB

 This topic helps students talk about goals and motivation. It focuses on using the present simple, present continuous, and future forms to express plans and habits related to studying. Students learn to describe why they study hard and how it connects to future goals like college or work.

For example:

• They want to get good grades for college or a new job.

• I’m studying because I want to be a doctor.

• We’re going to apply for university next year.

This topic is useful to express purpose, motivation, and future plans.

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GRAMMAR

1. Present Simple (facts and routines):

   • Students study hard every day.

   • He wants to go to college.

2. Present Continuous (happening now or around now):

   • I’m studying for the entrance exam.

   • They are preparing their applications.

3. Future with "Going to" and "Will":

   • She’s going to take the university exam.

   • I will do my best to get a good job.

4. Modal Verbs (can, should, must):

   • You should focus on your grades.

   • We must study if we want to succeed.

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VOCABULARY

1. Grade – A score received for academic work.

2. College – A place for higher education.

3. Job – Work that someone does for money.

4. Motivation – The reason for doing something.

5. Application – A request to enter college or get a job.

6. Future – The time after now.

7. Success – Doing something well.

8. Study – To learn about a subject.

9. Effort – Hard work or energy put into something.

10. Goal – Something you want to achieve.

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• I want to go to college.

• They are studying for a better future.

• You must work hard to get good grades.

• He’s going to apply for a scholarship.

• She wants to find a good job.

• We’re doing our best to succeed.

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SENTENCES

Positive:

• They want to get good grades.

• I’m studying hard for my future.

• She is going to apply to university.

Negative:

• I don’t want to fail again.

• He isn’t paying attention in class.

• We shouldn’t waste our time.

Questions:

• Why do you want to get good grades?

• Are you preparing for college?

• Should we study together?

Answers:

• Because I want to be a doctor.

• Yes, I’m preparing for the entrance test.

• Sure, let’s meet after school.

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CONVERSATION

Alex: Hey Julia, why are you always studying these days?

Julia: I want to get good grades for college. It’s my goal.

Alex: That’s great! What are you going to study?

Julia: I’m going to study computer science. And you?

Alex: I think I’ll study business. But first, I need to improve my grades.

Julia: You can do it! Just focus and study every day.

Alex: Thanks! Let’s support each other.

Julia: Yes! Let’s work hard together.

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LONG READING

Many students want to get good grades to have more opportunities. Good grades can help them go to college or find a good job. That is why many students spend time studying, doing homework, and asking questions in class.

Maria says, “I study every evening. I want to be a nurse, so I need good grades to enter nursing school.” Her friend Luis adds, “I want to help my family. If I get a good job, I can support them.”

Teachers also support their students. They give advice, share study tips, and help with difficult topics. Even though school can be hard, students know it is important for their future.

Questions and Answers:

1. Why do students want good grades? – To go to college or get a good job.

2. What does Maria want to be? – A nurse.

3. How often does Maria study? – Every evening.

4. What is Luis’s goal? – To help his family.

5. How do teachers support students? – By giving advice and helping with topics.