In this topic, students talk about personal experiences with failure during driving lessons. They reflect on what they learned and how they can improve. This encourages students to use the past simple and modal verbs to describe past actions and give advice. Talking about mistakes and learning from them builds confidence and resilience.
For example:
I failed the parking part of the driving test.
I didn’t look in the mirrors.
You should always stay calm.
Students practice talking about failure in a constructive way.
GRAMMAR
Past Simple:
I failed the test.
She didn’t use the turn signal.
Present Simple:
We learn from our mistakes.
He drives very carefully.
Modal Verbs (should, can, must):
You should check your mirrors.
You can try again.
You must not panic.
Comparatives and Superlatives:
This lesson was harder than the last.
It was the most difficult part of the test.
Adverbs of Frequency:
always, usually, often, sometimes, never
I sometimes forget to slow down at corners.
VOCABULARY
Driving – The act of operating a vehicle.
Lesson – A session where you learn something.
Fail – To not succeed.
Improve – To get better.
Mistake – Something you do wrong.
Brake – The part of the car that stops it.
Mirror – Used to see behind you while driving.
Test – An exam or evaluation.
Instructor – A person who teaches you.
Signal – To show direction with lights or hands.
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
What did you learn?
It’s okay to make mistakes.
You should try again.
Stay calm and focus.
Next time, I will do better.
SENTENCES
Positive:
I learned how to park better.
She passed her test after practicing more.
We listened to the instructor carefully.
Negative:
I didn’t stop at the sign.
He didn’t check the mirror.
They didn’t slow down.
Questions:
What did you fail at?
Did you try again?
What did the instructor say?
Answers:
I failed the parallel parking.
Yes, I practiced and passed.
He said I should be more careful.
CONVERSATION
Lena: Hey Tom, how was your driving lesson yesterday?
Tom: Not great. I failed. I didn’t stop at the red light.
Lena: Oh no! That can happen. What did your instructor say?
Tom: He said I must pay more attention and stay calm.
Lena: That makes sense. Are you going to try again?
Tom: Yes, I am. I will practice more before my next lesson.
Lena: That’s the spirit! You can do it.
Tom: Thanks, Lena. I’ll try my best.
LONG READING
Anna took her first driving test last week. She was very nervous. She made two mistakes during the test. First, she didn’t use the signal when turning. Then, she forgot to look in the rearview mirror before changing lanes. The instructor told her she failed.
Anna felt sad but decided to keep trying. She practiced with her instructor every day. She asked many questions and learned from her mistakes. One week later, she took the test again. This time, she remembered everything and passed.
Questions and Answers:
What test did Anna take? – Her first driving test.
What mistakes did she make? – She didn’t use the signal and forgot to check the mirror.
How did she feel after failing? – She felt sad.
What did she do after failing? – She practiced and asked questions.
What happened next? – She passed the test.
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