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I. Imagine that you are the person in the image.
1. What emotions do you feel standing at the base of a difficult task?
How to answer:
Start with the direct point, support it with a poem line or example, and end with the main idea in one clear sentence.
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Standing before a difficult task, I feel a mix of
nervousness, fear and excitement
. There is some
doubt
(“Can I really do this?”) but also a
spark of hope and determination
to try.
2. What might make you take the first step?
How to answer:
Start with the direct point, support it with a poem line or example, and end with the main idea in one clear sentence.
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A strong
goal or dream
,
self-belief
, and
encouragement
from someone I trust might make me take the first step. Remembering “the first step is the hardest” helps me begin.
II. Think about a time when you had to face a challenge.
1. What was it, and how did you feel at the start of the journey?
How to answer:
Start with the direct point, support it with a poem line or example, and end with the main idea in one clear sentence.
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This is a
personal answer
. For example: “My challenge was speaking on stage for the first time. At the start, I felt
very nervous and scared
, with my heart beating fast.” (Write your own real experience.)
2. How did you feel once you made the decision to move forward?
How to answer:
Start with the direct point, support it with a poem line or example, and end with the main idea in one clear sentence.
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This is a
personal answer
. For example: “Once I decided to go ahead, I felt
lighter, braver and more confident
. Taking the decision itself removed half my fear.”
III. What does the phrase ‘believe in yourself’ mean to you? Write some words or phrases you associate with believing in yourself.
How to answer:
Start with the direct point, support it with a poem line or example, and end with the main idea in one clear sentence.
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“
Believe in yourself
” means
trusting your own ability
and not giving up. Words I associate with it:
confidence, courage, self-trust, hope, determination, never give up, “I can do it”
.
IV. Select the correct meaning of ‘status quo’ based on the given sentence: “Even though some kids wanted to try new activities, most of them were happy with the status quo and didn’t want any changes.”
How to answer:
Read the exact line or option first, then choose the answer that matches the poem without adding a new idea.
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Correct:
2. A situation to keep things the same.
Why:
“Status quo” means the
existing state of things
. In the sentence, the kids did not want any changes, so they were happy to
keep things the same
.
