Ambition in Action
Define "drive" in the context of ambition.
Drive refers to strong motivation or determination to achieve success.
What’s the function of "can" vs. "must"?
"Can" expresses ability, while "must" expresses necessity or obligation.
Explain the use of "must have" in a sentence.
"Must have" expresses a strong assumption about a past event (e.g., "He must have forgotten his wallet.").
Match the collocation: "____ advantage" (correct verb).
Take advantage.
"Ambition is more important than intelligence." Agree or disagree?
No single correct answer—students must argue their stance.
Complete the sentence: To achieve success, you need to _______ (strong verb for ambition).
To achieve success, you need to set goals / work hard / stay motivated.
Rewrite: "It’s necessary for students to study."
Students must study for the exam.
Complete: "She _______ (forget) her keys, that’s why she’s locked out."
She must have forgotten her keys.
Why do we say "make a decision" but not "do a decision"?
Make a decision" is the correct collocation because "make" is used for planned, conscious actions.
What should ambitious people do to maintain balance in life? Why?
Set realistic goals, take breaks, prioritize mental well-being.
What’s the difference between "ambition" and "determination"?
Ambition is the desire to achieve something great, while determination is the persistence to achieve it despite obstacles.
What’s the difference between "should" and "ought to"?
"Should" suggests advice, while "ought to" implies moral obligation (both have similar meanings).
Correct the mistake: "He should have to finish the project earlier."
He should have finished the project earlier
Complete the sentence: "Successful leaders always ______ risks." (Choose correct verb)
Successful leaders always take risks.
Rewrite this sentence using a perfect modal: "He didn’t prepare well, and now he failed."
He should have prepared better for the test.
Give two collocations with the word "goal".
Set a goal, achieve a goal.
Complete: "You ______ ask permission before using someone’s idea." (Choose correct modal)
You must ask permission before using someone’s idea.
Give two examples where "could have" expresses a missed opportunity.
I could have studied harder, but I chose to relax instead. / She could have traveled last year, but she postponed it.
Identify two collocations related to career success.
Build connections, gain experience, achieve goals.
Explain why "could have" expresses regret.
Because it refers to a missed opportunity (e.g., "She could have joined the competition, but she didn’t.").
Explain how "persistence" and "hard work" contribute to ambition.
Persistence keeps people moving forward despite failure, while hard work ensures continuous improvement and skill-building.
Give an example of "needn't" in a sentence.
You needn’t bring your book today—I have extra copies.
Rewrite: "You didn’t need to worry, but you did!"
→ Using "needn’t have".
You needn’t have worried, everything turned out fine
Debate: Which collocation—"build relationships" or "gain trust"—is more important for leadership?
Both are essential for leadership—"build relationships" ensures strong connections, while "gain trust" solidifies credibility.
Debate: "Success depends more on hard work than talent."
Students debate—there’s no single correct answer, but they should use collocations and logical reasoning.