I DIDN'T CHOOSE TO STUDY MEDICINE

 The sentence “I didn’t choose to study medicine” is in the past simple negative form. It means that in the past, you had the option to study medicine, but you decided on something else.

For example:

• I didn’t choose to study medicine. I chose to study art.

• She didn’t choose to study medicine. She chose engineering instead.

• They didn’t choose to study medicine because they wanted a different career path.

This sentence shows how people make decisions about their education and future. It can be used to explain past choices and to compare them with present or future plans.

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GRAMMAR

• Past Simple Negative:

  • I didn’t choose medicine.

  • He didn’t choose to study law.

  • Did you choose art? → Yes, I did. / No, I didn’t.

• Present Simple:

  • I usually choose subjects that I enjoy.

• Present Continuous:

  • I am choosing between two courses right now.

• Future (Will / Going to):

  • I will choose a career in teaching.

  • She is going to choose biology next year.

• Modals:

  • You should choose a career you like.

  • You mustn’t choose only for money.

  • You can choose different options.

• Comparatives / Superlatives:

  • Medicine is harder than art.

  • For me, studying languages is the best choice.

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VOCABULARY

1. Medicine – the study of health and diseases.

2. Doctor – a person who treats sick people.

3. Study – to learn about a subject.

4. Subject – an area of study at school or university.

5. Choice – the act of selecting between options.

6. Future – the time after now.

7. Plan – something you decide to do later.

8. Option – a possible choice.

9. Career – the work or job you follow in life.

10. Decision – a conclusion after thinking about options.

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• I didn’t choose to study medicine.

• She chose another subject.

• It was a difficult decision.

• He is going to choose a different path.

• We will make our choice next year.

• You should choose what you enjoy.

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SENTENCES

• Positive: I chose to study art, not medicine.

• Negative: I didn’t choose to study medicine.

• Question: Did you choose to study medicine?

• Answer: No, I didn’t. I chose business.

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CONVERSATION

Emma: What did you study at university?
David: I studied architecture.
Emma: Oh, interesting. Did you choose to study medicine?
David: No, I didn’t choose to study medicine. I didn’t like biology.
Emma: So, why architecture?
David: Because I love designing buildings.
Emma: That makes sense. You should always choose something you enjoy.
David: Exactly. My brother chose medicine, but I wanted a different career.

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Long READING

Reading Text:

Maria had many options after high school. Her parents wanted her to study medicine because doctors have a good career. But Maria didn’t choose to study medicine. She didn’t enjoy chemistry or biology. Instead, she chose to study languages because she loves communication and culture.

Now Maria is studying French and English at university. She is very happy with her decision. Next year, she is going to travel abroad to practice. She says she will probably become a teacher or translator in the future. Maria believes you should always follow your passion, not only your parents’ plans.

Questions and Answers:

1. What did Maria’s parents want her to study? → They wanted her to study medicine.

2. Did Maria choose to study medicine? → No, she didn’t.

3. What did she choose to study? → She chose languages.

4. What is she going to do next year? → She is going to travel abroad.

5. What does Maria believe? → She believes you should follow your passion.