The Power of Effort in Achieving Success

Which of the following words best completes the sentence below?
"Thanks to his positive attitude and strong work ethic, he was quickly __________ by his new colleagues."

• A. accepted

• B. refused

• C. argued

• D. replaced

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined word.
"The manager was extremely reluctant to approve the new project due to its high costs."
A. willing
B. eager
C. hesitant
D. confident

(a)  

What is often seen as a destination but is truly a journey paved with effort?

• Success

• Talent

• Dreams

• Goals

According to the passage, what distinguishes those who achieve their goals from those who do not?

• Talent

• Effort

• Luck

• Opportunity

What is described as the engine that drives progress in the passage?

• Effort

• Talent

• Perseverance

• Dreams

What misconception do many people have about success, according to the passage?

• Success should come easily

• Effort is not important

• Talent is enough

• Luck is the key

What is the key to unlocking the door to success, as mentioned in the passage?

• Effort

• Talent

• Dreams

• Opportunity

In today’s modern world, technology plays a vital role in almost every aspect of our lives. From the moment we wake up, we are surrounded by devices that (1) __________ us to communicate, work, and entertain ourselves more easily. Smartphones, for example, allow people to (2) __________ with friends and family across the globe in real time.

Moreover, in education, online learning platforms have made it possible for students to (3) __________ lessons from anywhere, even in remote areas. These platforms are especially useful during times of crisis, such as a pandemic, when going to school in person is not (4) __________.

However, the overuse of technology can also bring negative effects. Spending too much time on screens can lead to health issues and reduce the time people spend on real-life (5) __________. Therefore, it is important to use technology wisely and balance it with other activities in life.

(a)  

In today’s modern world, technology plays a vital role in almost every aspect of our lives. From the moment we wake up, we are surrounded by devices that (1) __________ us to communicate, work, and entertain ourselves more easily. Smartphones, for example, allow people to (2) __________ with friends and family across the globe in real time.

Moreover, in education, online learning platforms have made it possible for students to (3) __________ lessons from anywhere, even in remote areas. These platforms are especially useful during times of crisis, such as a pandemic, when going to school in person is not (4) __________.

However, the overuse of technology can also bring negative effects. Spending too much time on screens can lead to health issues and reduce the time people spend on real-life (5) __________. Therefore, it is important to use technology wisely and balance it with other activities in life.

(a)  

In today’s modern world, technology plays a vital role in almost every aspect of our lives. From the moment we wake up, we are surrounded by devices that (1) __________ us to communicate, work, and entertain ourselves more easily. Smartphones, for example, allow people to (2) __________ with friends and family across the globe in real time.

Moreover, in education, online learning platforms have made it possible for students to (3) __________ lessons from anywhere, even in remote areas. These platforms are especially useful during times of crisis, such as a pandemic, when going to school in person is not (4) __________.

However, the overuse of technology can also bring negative effects. Spending too much time on screens can lead to health issues and reduce the time people spend on real-life (5) __________. Therefore, it is important to use technology wisely and balance it with other activities in life.

(a)