Aiming high

In the first paragraph, the writer suggests that most people

• are ambitious from an early age.

• give up on their ambitions too easily.

• have unrealistic ambitions that they will struggle to fulfil.

• lack the necessary ambition to succeed.

Why, according to Dr Kladnitski, do many people lack confidence?

• They are held back by members of their families.

• They feel pressure to do the same as other people they know.

• They don’t have the necessary skills to open their own businesses.

• They don’t get enough support from their friends.

What does ‘this dilemma’ refer to in the third paragraph?

• The majority of people don’t take the necessary steps to realise their ambitions.

• Most people don’t know what they’ll need in order to achieve their ambitions.

• Many ambitious people don’t realise that their ambition is their greatest asset.

• Many people claim to be ambitious, but they are unable to fulfil those ambitions.

The writer mentions Thomas Edison and Steve Jobs in order to

• highlight the importance of careful planning.

• highlight the importance of careful planning.

• encourage us to feel more positive about failure.

• reassure us that we’re less likely to fail than we think.

What point do both Sonia McDonald and David Stefanoff make?

• Being risk-adverse can impede success.

• The reaction of others can block us from reaching our goals.

• Money is a serious barrier to achieving our ambitions.

• Staying strong to get through difficult times is vital.

Dr Kladnitski defines self-efficacy as

• the ability to predict the obstacles you might face.

• a mindset that is totally focused on achieving your goals.

• a set of strategies for dealing with the unexpected.

• confidence that you will cope with any obstacles.

One of the three alternatives is incorrect. Cross it out.

You might / may / could have told me you weren’t coming home for dinner!

• might

• may

• could

One of the three alternatives is incorrect. Cross it out.

That’s not my handwriting – it might /could / can be Lara’s, though.

• might

• could

• can

One of the three alternatives is incorrect. Cross it out.

Sam might / may / could not have been lying to Krysta, but she’ll never know for sure.

• might

• may

• could

One of the three alternatives is incorrect. Cross it out.

William might / may / could at least offer to pay for the damage he caused!

• might

• may

• could