Recipe for success
Who are the two athletes discussed in the articles?
Sidney Crosby and Michael Jordan.
Who is the main character of the story?
Ben Carson.
Choose the correct modal:
You ___ wear a helmet when you ride a bike.
must
Complete the sentence:
I ___ English every day.
study
Choose the correct article:
I have ___ book.
a
Complete the sentence:
Yesterday, I ___ (walk) to school.
walked
What is the main topic shared by both articles?
The recipe for success.
Where does Ben Carson live at the beginning of the story?
He lives in Detroit.
Complete the sentence:
I ___ swim when I was five years old.
could
Choose the correct form:
She ___ to school by bus.
a) go
b) goes
b) goes
Complete the sentence:
She is ___ student.
a
Choose the correct form:
She ___ a movie last night.
a) watch
b) watched
b) watched
Which sport does Sidney Crosby play?
Hockey.
Who is the most important adult in Ben’s life?
His mother.
Which modal shows ability?
can / could
Which verb form is used with he / she / it in the simple present?
The verb usually ends in -s or -es.
Choose the correct article:
He ate ___ apple.
an
What word often shows the past simple?
yesterday / last night / last week / ago
Which sport did Michael Jordan play?
Basketball.
What problem does Ben have at school at the beginning of the story?
He has difficulty learning and gets poor grades.
Choose the correct modal:
You ___ be quiet in the library.
a) can
b) should
c) might
b) should
Complete the sentence:
They ___ TV after school.
watch
Choose the correct article:
___ sun rises in the east.
The
Complete the sentence:
They ___ (play) soccer after school yesterday.
played
According to the article about Sidney Crosby, what is one habit that made him great?
He practiced constantly and focused on improving small details.
What rule does Ben’s mother make to help her sons succeed?
She makes them read books and write reports instead of watching TV.
Complete the sentence:
It’s very cold. You ___ wear a coat.
should
Choose the correct sentence:
a) He play soccer on weekends.
b) He plays soccer on weekends.
b)
Complete the sentence:
I go to ___ school every day.
Ø (no article)
Choose the correct sentence:
a) He goed home early.
b) He went home early.
b)
What does the article say about Michael Jordan and failure?
He failed many times but used those failures to become better.
How does Ben feel when he realizes he is good at school?
He feels confident and proud.
Which modal shows possibility?
may / might / could
Rewrite in the negative:
She likes math
She does not (doesn’t) like math.
Choose the correct article:
She wants to be ___ engineer.
an
Rewrite in the negative:
She finished her homework.
She did not (didn’t) finish her homework.
How do both articles describe the role of hard work in success?
They show that success comes from hard work, not just talent.
How does Ben’s attitude toward education change during the story?
He goes from feeling discouraged to becoming motivated and confident.
Rewrite using a modal:
It is necessary to study to pass the exam.
You must study to pass the exam.
Rewrite as a question:
You study English every day.
Do you study English every day?
Choose the correct article:
___ Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
Ø (no article)
Rewrite as a question:
You studied for the test.
Did you study for the test?
Why is failure presented as an important part of success in Michael Jordan’s profile?
Because failure helps people learn, improve, and become stronger.
Why is self-control an important theme in Gifted Hands?
Because Ben learns to control his anger and emotions, which helps him succeed.
Choose the best modal:
He ___ be at home; the lights are on.
must
Choose the correct form:
My brother ___ (have) a lot of homework.
has
Choose the correct article:
I saw ___ movie you told me about.
The
Choose the correct form:
He ___ (see) his teacher last week.
saw
How is Sidney Crosby’s attitude toward training similar to Michael Jordan’s mindset?
Both athletes are disciplined, determined, and always try to improve.
How does Ben’s relationship with his mother influence his success?
Her support, discipline, and high expectations motivate him to work hard.
What is the difference between must and should?
Must shows obligation, while should gives advice.
Explain when we use the simple present.
We use it for habits, routines, facts, and general truths.
Explain the difference between a and the.
A is used for something general or mentioned for the first time, while the is used for something specific or already known.
Explain when we use the past simple.
We use it to talk about completed actions in the past.
Based on both articles, what is the most important ingredient in the recipe for success? Explain
Persistence and hard work, because both athletes kept working despite challenges and failures.
What message does Gifted Hands give about success and determination? Explain.
The story shows that determination, hard work, and guidance can help a person overcome difficulties and succeed.
Write a sentence using a modal to give advice about school.
Ex: Students should do their homework every day.
Write a sentence in the simple present about your daily routine.
Ex: I wake up at 7 a.m. and go to school.
Write a sentence using a, an, or the correctly.
Ex: I watched a movie and the movie was very interesting.
Write a sentence in the past simple about something you did last weekend.
I visited my grandparents last weekend.