READING and STUDY SKILLS GRADE 9

Your attitude toward college work is ever more (a)   than any reading or study skill.

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

Without the proper frame of mind, you may be (a)   your time in school.

The crucial matter is seldom the speed at which a person learns; the crucial matter is his or her (a)   - "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 (a)   .

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