__________are the only way colleges, employers, and others in positions of authority can objectively measure your performance.

• Grades
• Rumors
• Interviews
• Guesses

There is simply no ______________  to getting good grades.

• downside
• sense
• rhyme or reason
• way 

A good way to improve your study habits is to figure out _________________

• how you learn best.
• a way to cheat.
• who will lend you their notes.
•  your neighbors habits.

Good study habits will benefit you  _______________

• long after your school years end.
• only when you're in school. 
• for a short while.
• less than you think. 

You should do your homework. Homework is _______________

• practice.
• boring.
• unnecessary. 
• an easy grade.

Reading books, magazines and online publications for fun _____________________

• helps increase your vocabulary, reading comprehension, and reading speed.
• will not help you in Middle School. 
• shouldn't be done till you're older. 
• is a waste of time. 

The more interests you have, the ___________________

• more opportunities you have.
• busier you will be.
• the less you'll focus. 
• more you'll need to rest. 

It is a good idea to get involved in _____________________

• political debates.
• other people's business.
• extracurricular activities.
• arguments.

Extracurricular activities can help you strengthen your _____________________

• character.
• muscles.
• nails.
• opinion.

It is never too early to explore some career options.

• True
• False