A) EXERCISE 5A: ARTICLE (FACTS USE PRESENT TENSE)

Using the notes below, write an article for your school magazine about How Students Can
Achieve Success.
strike a balance in all aspects of life
study hard and recall information
listen attentively in class
complete homework
join co-curricular activities
pick up new skills, meet new friends
be active in sports and games
take time to rest, relax and recuperate
have a balanced diet, good sleep and regular exercise
Fill in the blanks with the correct word/phrase. Choose the answer from the table below.
Then, REWRITE the article in the examination pad.

pick up Time build team spirit and leadership

assigned medals and trophies keys
examinations attentively effort
memorise strike a balance vital
well-being recall information co-curricular
rest, relax and recuperate succeed

How Students Can Achieve Success

What is success to a student? Is it scoring straight As in

_______________________? Do you define success by winning many
_____________________________? To be truly successful, a student must
_______________________________ in all aspects of life. Mental, physical, spiritual and
emotional ____________________ are important.
As a student, we have to put in ________________ and hard work to understand
and remember what we have learnt. We should study hard and ________________________.
However, you should merely not _______________________ facts and numbers. Listen
___________________________ in class and complete the homework the teachers have
____________________ you.
You should join ______________________________ activities. Active
participation in clubs and societies helps you to _____________________ new skills as well
as meet new friends. Sports and games help to
_____________________________________________.
Without a healthy body, it is impossible to __________________ in other areas.
Thus, one should always take time to _______________________________________.
Remember to have _______________ for fun, friends and family. A balanced diet, good
sleep and regular exercise are ____________ for good health.
In short, hard work and good health are ____________ to achieve success in life.

Written by:
Aleya Ali