READING and STUDY SKILLS GRADE 9

Your attitude toward college work is ever more _______ than any reading or study skill.

Without the _________ frame of mind, you might as well throw your book in the trash.

Without the proper frame of mind, you may be _________ your time in school.

The crucial matter is seldom the speed at which a person learns; the crucial matter is his or her _____________- "I will learn."

Some people who has the quality of determination or persistence do poorly in a course, come back and repeat it, and eventually ____________.

Your attitude must say, "___________________________."

• A. I will not do the work.

• B. I will do the work later.

• C. I will do the work.

• D. I don't care about the work.

What are the two most important factor for survival and success in college?

• A. high IQ and plenty of money

• B. inner commitment and doing the work

• C. being kind and friendly

• D. none of the above

The person who is committed to doing the work needed to succeed in college is not necessarily ______________________________.

• A. someone without confusion and difficulties in his or her life

• B. someone with confusion and difficulties in his or her life

• C. someone with a lot of responsibilities and priorities

• D. None of the above

The person with commitment meets the work ______________.

• A. with confusion

• B. with a lot of excuses

• C. head-on

• D. with avoidance tactics

Running from the work, you may lose precious _______ and ________ in your life.

• A. money/friends

• B. assets/liabilities

• C. parents/siblings

• D. time/opportunities