VIII. English enrichment /UTS Genap (2)

How to be a valuable person

1. Be Grateful for What You Have

You have to take a look at things around you. The things that you have accomplished, and the nice things that always surround you. Include the people that always support you and love you. Being appreciative of those things makes you realize that you live in the present moment.

2. Be Comfortable in Your Own Skin

Accept who you are and be yourself. You have to know that people come with so many different things, skin color, culture, hair, background etc. That's what makes us unique. That's what makes us special. When we are comfortable with what we are, people will notice.

3. Practice Kindness

Kindness brings happiness to others. Be nice to people around you. This thing will bring positive energy for you as well. You will feel that you are needed by other people on this earth. Doing kind things is an easy way to spread happiness.

4. Surround Yourself with Goodness

Do not keep in touch with toxic people. Whether it is friends who keep leading you on a downward spiraling path, or even your family who always makes you feel bad about yourself. Minimize contact with these people. Instead, keep close to people that always support you and appreciate them as well.

5. Hone Your Skills

Do what you want to do. Appreciate your skills and passion. Be brave to reach your dream. Sometimes, we forget about what we really want in this life. We focus on other achievements and forget that we have different passions. Do not be afraid to do that. Just enjoy the process.

6. See the Good in Everything

There is a rainbow after heavy rain. So, even If you are in a dark period of life, try to see good things around you. We are never on the dark side forever.

7. Plan A Goal and Make It Happen

Do your best in everything you do in this life. Whether it is learning to speak a foreign language or finishing your homework before the due date, you should set realistic goals for yourself and do whatever you can to reach them.

8. Don’t Focus on Other People’s Opinion

Do not focus on what other people think about you. You know your value and you know what you have done in life. Focus on things that make you happy and valuable as a person. People will notice that naturally.

What kind of people should you minimize contact with?

• Supportive people

• Toxic people

• Appreciative people

• Kind people

How to be a valuable person

1. Be Grateful for What You Have

You have to take a look at things around you. The things that you have accomplished, and the nice things that always surround you. Include the people that always support you and love you. Being appreciative of those things makes you realize that you live in the present moment.

2. Be Comfortable in Your Own Skin

Accept who you are and be yourself. You have to know that people come with so many different things, skin color, culture, hair, background etc. That's what makes us unique. That's what makes us special. When we are comfortable with what we are, people will notice.

3. Practice Kindness

Kindness brings happiness to others. Be nice to people around you. This thing will bring positive energy for you as well. You will feel that you are needed by other people on this earth. Doing kind things is an easy way to spread happiness.

4. Surround Yourself with Goodness

Do not keep in touch with toxic people. Whether it is friends who keep leading you on a downward spiraling path, or even your family who always makes you feel bad about yourself. Minimize contact with these people. Instead, keep close to people that always support you and appreciate them as well.

5. Hone Your Skills

Do what you want to do. Appreciate your skills and passion. Be brave to reach your dream. Sometimes, we forget about what we really want in this life. We focus on other achievements and forget that we have different passions. Do not be afraid to do that. Just enjoy the process.

6. See the Good in Everything

There is a rainbow after heavy rain. So, even If you are in a dark period of life, try to see good things around you. We are never on the dark side forever.

7. Plan A Goal and Make It Happen

Do your best in everything you do in this life. Whether it is learning to speak a foreign language or finishing your homework before the due date, you should set realistic goals for yourself and do whatever you can to reach them.

8. Don’t Focus on Other People’s Opinion

Do not focus on what other people think about you. You know your value and you know what you have done in life. Focus on things that make you happy and valuable as a person. People will notice that naturally.

What should you do with your skills and passion?

• Ignore them

• Appreciate and hone them

• Hide them from others

• Compare them to others

How to be a valuable person

1. Be Grateful for What You Have

You have to take a look at things around you. The things that you have accomplished, and the nice things that always surround you. Include the people that always support you and love you. Being appreciative of those things makes you realize that you live in the present moment.

2. Be Comfortable in Your Own Skin

Accept who you are and be yourself. You have to know that people come with so many different things, skin color, culture, hair, background etc. That's what makes us unique. That's what makes us special. When we are comfortable with what we are, people will notice.

3. Practice Kindness

Kindness brings happiness to others. Be nice to people around you. This thing will bring positive energy for you as well. You will feel that you are needed by other people on this earth. Doing kind things is an easy way to spread happiness.

4. Surround Yourself with Goodness

Do not keep in touch with toxic people. Whether it is friends who keep leading you on a downward spiraling path, or even your family who always makes you feel bad about yourself. Minimize contact with these people. Instead, keep close to people that always support you and appreciate them as well.

5. Hone Your Skills

Do what you want to do. Appreciate your skills and passion. Be brave to reach your dream. Sometimes, we forget about what we really want in this life. We focus on other achievements and forget that we have different passions. Do not be afraid to do that. Just enjoy the process.

6. See the Good in Everything

There is a rainbow after heavy rain. So, even If you are in a dark period of life, try to see good things around you. We are never on the dark side forever.

7. Plan A Goal and Make It Happen

Do your best in everything you do in this life. Whether it is learning to speak a foreign language or finishing your homework before the due date, you should set realistic goals for yourself and do whatever you can to reach them.

8. Don’t Focus on Other People’s Opinion

Do not focus on what other people think about you. You know your value and you know what you have done in life. Focus on things that make you happy and valuable as a person. People will notice that naturally.

What analogy is used to describe seeing the good in everything?

• A dark tunnel

• A heavy storm

• A rainbow after the rain

• A bright sun

How to be a valuable person

1. Be Grateful for What You Have

You have to take a look at things around you. The things that you have accomplished, and the nice things that always surround you. Include the people that always support you and love you. Being appreciative of those things makes you realize that you live in the present moment.

2. Be Comfortable in Your Own Skin

Accept who you are and be yourself. You have to know that people come with so many different things, skin color, culture, hair, background etc. That's what makes us unique. That's what makes us special. When we are comfortable with what we are, people will notice.

3. Practice Kindness

Kindness brings happiness to others. Be nice to people around you. This thing will bring positive energy for you as well. You will feel that you are needed by other people on this earth. Doing kind things is an easy way to spread happiness.

4. Surround Yourself with Goodness

Do not keep in touch with toxic people. Whether it is friends who keep leading you on a downward spiraling path, or even your family who always makes you feel bad about yourself. Minimize contact with these people. Instead, keep close to people that always support you and appreciate them as well.

5. Hone Your Skills

Do what you want to do. Appreciate your skills and passion. Be brave to reach your dream. Sometimes, we forget about what we really want in this life. We focus on other achievements and forget that we have different passions. Do not be afraid to do that. Just enjoy the process.

6. See the Good in Everything

There is a rainbow after heavy rain. So, even If you are in a dark period of life, try to see good things around you. We are never on the dark side forever.

7. Plan A Goal and Make It Happen

Do your best in everything you do in this life. Whether it is learning to speak a foreign language or finishing your homework before the due date, you should set realistic goals for yourself and do whatever you can to reach them.

8. Don’t Focus on Other People’s Opinion

Do not focus on what other people think about you. You know your value and you know what you have done in life. Focus on things that make you happy and valuable as a person. People will notice that naturally.

What is important when setting goals for yourself?

• Making them impossible to achieve

• Making them realistic

• Focusing only on long-term goals

• Ignoring deadlines

How to be a valuable person

1. Be Grateful for What You Have

You have to take a look at things around you. The things that you have accomplished, and the nice things that always surround you. Include the people that always support you and love you. Being appreciative of those things makes you realize that you live in the present moment.

2. Be Comfortable in Your Own Skin

Accept who you are and be yourself. You have to know that people come with so many different things, skin color, culture, hair, background etc. That's what makes us unique. That's what makes us special. When we are comfortable with what we are, people will notice.

3. Practice Kindness

Kindness brings happiness to others. Be nice to people around you. This thing will bring positive energy for you as well. You will feel that you are needed by other people on this earth. Doing kind things is an easy way to spread happiness.

4. Surround Yourself with Goodness

Do not keep in touch with toxic people. Whether it is friends who keep leading you on a downward spiraling path, or even your family who always makes you feel bad about yourself. Minimize contact with these people. Instead, keep close to people that always support you and appreciate them as well.

5. Hone Your Skills

Do what you want to do. Appreciate your skills and passion. Be brave to reach your dream. Sometimes, we forget about what we really want in this life. We focus on other achievements and forget that we have different passions. Do not be afraid to do that. Just enjoy the process.

6. See the Good in Everything

There is a rainbow after heavy rain. So, even If you are in a dark period of life, try to see good things around you. We are never on the dark side forever.

7. Plan A Goal and Make It Happen

Do your best in everything you do in this life. Whether it is learning to speak a foreign language or finishing your homework before the due date, you should set realistic goals for yourself and do whatever you can to reach them.

8. Don’t Focus on Other People’s Opinion

Do not focus on what other people think about you. You know your value and you know what you have done in life. Focus on things that make you happy and valuable as a person. People will notice that naturally.

What should you NOT focus on, according to the text?

• Your skills and passions

• Other people's opinions

• Your goals

• Kindness towards others

How to be a valuable person

1. Be Grateful for What You Have

You have to take a look at things around you. The things that you have accomplished, and the nice things that always surround you. Include the people that always support you and love you. Being appreciative of those things makes you realize that you live in the present moment.

2. Be Comfortable in Your Own Skin

Accept who you are and be yourself. You have to know that people come with so many different things, skin color, culture, hair, background etc. That's what makes us unique. That's what makes us special. When we are comfortable with what we are, people will notice.

3. Practice Kindness

Kindness brings happiness to others. Be nice to people around you. This thing will bring positive energy for you as well. You will feel that you are needed by other people on this earth. Doing kind things is an easy way to spread happiness.

4. Surround Yourself with Goodness

Do not keep in touch with toxic people. Whether it is friends who keep leading you on a downward spiraling path, or even your family who always makes you feel bad about yourself. Minimize contact with these people. Instead, keep close to people that always support you and appreciate them as well.

5. Hone Your Skills

Do what you want to do. Appreciate your skills and passion. Be brave to reach your dream. Sometimes, we forget about what we really want in this life. We focus on other achievements and forget that we have different passions. Do not be afraid to do that. Just enjoy the process.

6. See the Good in Everything

There is a rainbow after heavy rain. So, even If you are in a dark period of life, try to see good things around you. We are never on the dark side forever.

7. Plan A Goal and Make It Happen

Do your best in everything you do in this life. Whether it is learning to speak a foreign language or finishing your homework before the due date, you should set realistic goals for yourself and do whatever you can to reach them.

8. Don’t Focus on Other People’s Opinion

Do not focus on what other people think about you. You know your value and you know what you have done in life. Focus on things that make you happy and valuable as a person. People will notice that naturally.

What will people notice naturally when you focus on things that make you happy and valuable?

• Your wealth

• Your confidence and worth

• Your popularity

• Your possessions

The phrase "comfortable in your own skin" means:

• Being physically comfortable

• Accepting and being yourself

• Being fashionable

• Being wealthy

Imagine you have a friend who is constantly putting themselves down and comparing themselves negatively to others. Based on the advice in the text, what would be the most effective approach to help them?

• Tell them to stop thinking negatively and focus on their good qualities.

• Remind them of all the things they have accomplished and the people who care about them, while encouraging them to accept themselves as they are.

• Advise them to avoid everyone who makes them feel bad and only spend time with people who praise them.

• Suggest they focus on developing a specific skill to boost their self-esteem.

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They ______ playing football when it started to rain.

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