GLOBAL SUCCESS 9 - UNIT 3 - READING

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

1.

It’s not easy to manage school and life, but with some good time (1) ________________ techniques, it’s possible to (2) ________________ a study-life balance. Here are some tips for secondary-school students. Firstly, (3) ___________________ a schedule. Plan your week in advance, allocating specific times for studying, attending classes, and doing homework. You should also include breaks and time for (4) ___________________ or hobbies. Secondly, learn to prioritise. You should identify the most important tasks and focus on those first. If necessary, you can (5) ___________________ less urgent activities until you’ve finished your important tasks. Remember that it’s okay to say no sometimes if you feel overwhelmed. Thirdly, take (6) ___________________ of any free time during the day. For example, you can use long bus journeys to read or review notes. It is also (7) ___________________ to get small tasks done during short breaks between classes. Finally, don’t be too (8) ___________________ on yourself if you can’t do everything perfectly. It’s normal to occasionally feel (9) ____________ out. In these situations, you can consider talking to a teacher or school (10) ___________________ for support.

• limitation

• period

• management

• awareness

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

2.

It’s not easy to manage school and life, but with some good time (1) ________________ techniques, it’s possible to (2) ________________ a study-life balance. Here are some tips for secondary-school students. Firstly, (3) ___________________ a schedule. Plan your week in advance, allocating specific times for studying, attending classes, and doing homework. You should also include breaks and time for (4) ___________________ or hobbies. Secondly, learn to prioritise. You should identify the most important tasks and focus on those first. If necessary, you can (5) ___________________ less urgent activities until you’ve finished your important tasks. Remember that it’s okay to say no sometimes if you feel overwhelmed. Thirdly, take (6) ___________________ of any free time during the day. For example, you can use long bus journeys to read or review notes. It is also (7) ___________________ to get small tasks done during short breaks between classes. Finally, don’t be too (8) ___________________ on yourself if you can’t do everything perfectly. It’s normal to occasionally feel (9) ____________ out. In these situations, you can consider talking to a teacher or school (10) ___________________ for support.

• achieve

• provide

• collect

• contain

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

3.

It’s not easy to manage school and life, but with some good time (1) ________________ techniques, it’s possible to (2) ________________ a study-life balance. Here are some tips for secondary-school students. Firstly, (3) ___________________ a schedule. Plan your week in advance, allocating specific times for studying, attending classes, and doing homework. You should also include breaks and time for (4) ___________________ or hobbies. Secondly, learn to prioritise. You should identify the most important tasks and focus on those first. If necessary, you can (5) ___________________ less urgent activities until you’ve finished your important tasks. Remember that it’s okay to say no sometimes if you feel overwhelmed. Thirdly, take (6) ___________________ of any free time during the day. For example, you can use long bus journeys to read or review notes. It is also (7) ___________________ to get small tasks done during short breaks between classes. Finally, don’t be too (8) ___________________ on yourself if you can’t do everything perfectly. It’s normal to occasionally feel (9) ____________ out. In these situations, you can consider talking to a teacher or school (10) ___________________ for support.

• give

• make

• work

• hold

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

4.

It’s not easy to manage school and life, but with some good time (1) ________________ techniques, it’s possible to (2) ________________ a study-life balance. Here are some tips for secondary-school students. Firstly, (3) ___________________ a schedule. Plan your week in advance, allocating specific times for studying, attending classes, and doing homework. You should also include breaks and time for (4) ___________________ or hobbies. Secondly, learn to prioritise. You should identify the most important tasks and focus on those first. If necessary, you can (5) ___________________ less urgent activities until you’ve finished your important tasks. Remember that it’s okay to say no sometimes if you feel overwhelmed. Thirdly, take (6) ___________________ of any free time during the day. For example, you can use long bus journeys to read or review notes. It is also (7) ___________________ to get small tasks done during short breaks between classes. Finally, don’t be too (8) ___________________ on yourself if you can’t do everything perfectly. It’s normal to occasionally feel (9) ____________ out. In these situations, you can consider talking to a teacher or school (10) ___________________ for support.

• communication

• relaxation

• education

• application

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

5.

It’s not easy to manage school and life, but with some good time (1) ________________ techniques, it’s possible to (2) ________________ a study-life balance. Here are some tips for secondary-school students. Firstly, (3) ___________________ a schedule. Plan your week in advance, allocating specific times for studying, attending classes, and doing homework. You should also include breaks and time for (4) ___________________ or hobbies. Secondly, learn to prioritise. You should identify the most important tasks and focus on those first. If necessary, you can (5) ___________________ less urgent activities until you’ve finished your important tasks. Remember that it’s okay to say no sometimes if you feel overwhelmed. Thirdly, take (6) ___________________ of any free time during the day. For example, you can use long bus journeys to read or review notes. It is also (7) ___________________ to get small tasks done during short breaks between classes. Finally, don’t be too (8) ___________________ on yourself if you can’t do everything perfectly. It’s normal to occasionally feel (9) ____________ out. In these situations, you can consider talking to a teacher or school (10) ___________________ for support.

• create

• finish

• delay

• complete

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

5.

It’s not easy to manage school and life, but with some good time (1) ________________ techniques, it’s possible to (2) ________________ a study-life balance. Here are some tips for secondary-school students. Firstly, (3) ___________________ a schedule. Plan your week in advance, allocating specific times for studying, attending classes, and doing homework. You should also include breaks and time for (4) ___________________ or hobbies. Secondly, learn to prioritise. You should identify the most important tasks and focus on those first. If necessary, you can (5) ___________________ less urgent activities until you’ve finished your important tasks. Remember that it’s okay to say no sometimes if you feel overwhelmed. Thirdly, take (6) ___________________ of any free time during the day. For example, you can use long bus journeys to read or review notes. It is also (7) ___________________ to get small tasks done during short breaks between classes. Finally, don’t be too (8) ___________________ on yourself if you can’t do everything perfectly. It’s normal to occasionally feel (9) ____________ out. In these situations, you can consider talking to a teacher or school (10) ___________________ for support.

• create

• finish

• delay

• complete

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

6.

It’s not easy to manage school and life, but with some good time (1) ________________ techniques, it’s possible to (2) ________________ a study-life balance. Here are some tips for secondary-school students. Firstly, (3) ___________________ a schedule. Plan your week in advance, allocating specific times for studying, attending classes, and doing homework. You should also include breaks and time for (4) ___________________ or hobbies. Secondly, learn to prioritise. You should identify the most important tasks and focus on those first. If necessary, you can (5) ___________________ less urgent activities until you’ve finished your important tasks. Remember that it’s okay to say no sometimes if you feel overwhelmed. Thirdly, take (6) ___________________ of any free time during the day. For example, you can use long bus journeys to read or review notes. It is also (7) ___________________ to get small tasks done during short breaks between classes. Finally, don’t be too (8) ___________________ on yourself if you can’t do everything perfectly. It’s normal to occasionally feel (9) ____________ out. In these situations, you can consider talking to a teacher or school (10) ___________________ for support.

• advantage

• action

• responsibility

• moment

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

7.

It’s not easy to manage school and life, but with some good time (1) ________________ techniques, it’s possible to (2) ________________ a study-life balance. Here are some tips for secondary-school students. Firstly, (3) ___________________ a schedule. Plan your week in advance, allocating specific times for studying, attending classes, and doing homework. You should also include breaks and time for (4) ___________________ or hobbies. Secondly, learn to prioritise. You should identify the most important tasks and focus on those first. If necessary, you can (5) ___________________ less urgent activities until you’ve finished your important tasks. Remember that it’s okay to say no sometimes if you feel overwhelmed. Thirdly, take (6) ___________________ of any free time during the day. For example, you can use long bus journeys to read or review notes. It is also (7) ___________________ to get small tasks done during short breaks between classes. Finally, don’t be too (8) ___________________ on yourself if you can’t do everything perfectly. It’s normal to occasionally feel (9) ____________ out. In these situations, you can consider talking to a teacher or school (10) ___________________ for support.

• advise

• advice

• advising

• advisable

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

8.

It’s not easy to manage school and life, but with some good time (1) ________________ techniques, it’s possible to (2) ________________ a study-life balance. Here are some tips for secondary-school students. Firstly, (3) ___________________ a schedule. Plan your week in advance, allocating specific times for studying, attending classes, and doing homework. You should also include breaks and time for (4) ___________________ or hobbies. Secondly, learn to prioritise. You should identify the most important tasks and focus on those first. If necessary, you can (5) ___________________ less urgent activities until you’ve finished your important tasks. Remember that it’s okay to say no sometimes if you feel overwhelmed. Thirdly, take (6) ___________________ of any free time during the day. For example, you can use long bus journeys to read or review notes. It is also (7) ___________________ to get small tasks done during short breaks between classes. Finally, don’t be too (8) ___________________ on yourself if you can’t do everything perfectly. It’s normal to occasionally feel (9) ____________ out. In these situations, you can consider talking to a teacher or school (10) ___________________ for support.

• simple

• hard

• strong

• wise

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

9.

It’s not easy to manage school and life, but with some good time (1) ________________ techniques, it’s possible to (2) ________________ a study-life balance. Here are some tips for secondary-school students. Firstly, (3) ___________________ a schedule. Plan your week in advance, allocating specific times for studying, attending classes, and doing homework. You should also include breaks and time for (4) ___________________ or hobbies. Secondly, learn to prioritise. You should identify the most important tasks and focus on those first. If necessary, you can (5) ___________________ less urgent activities until you’ve finished your important tasks. Remember that it’s okay to say no sometimes if you feel overwhelmed. Thirdly, take (6) ___________________ of any free time during the day. For example, you can use long bus journeys to read or review notes. It is also (7) ___________________ to get small tasks done during short breaks between classes. Finally, don’t be too (8) ___________________ on yourself if you can’t do everything perfectly. It’s normal to occasionally feel (9) ____________ out. In these situations, you can consider talking to a teacher or school (10) ___________________ for support.

• stressed

• nervous

• anxious

• negative