Prime Time 5/6, Language in Use, Arbeitsheft

4 Language in use: What are the qualities a good student should have? a) You are going to read a text about personal qualities regarded necessary to be a good student. Some words are missing from the text. Choose from the list (A–L) the correct part for each gap (1–9) in the text. There are two extra words you should not use. Write your answers in the boxes provided. The first one (0) has been done for you. It takes time to develop and sharpen the skills and qualities needed to be a … (0) student. You might not realise it, but you could already possess the qualities a good student needs to succeed. Believe in yourself Basically, it’s a good start to be … (Q1) and to expect the best of everybody else and in every situation. It also helps to know yourself and your strengths and weaknesses well. That way, you become … (Q2) and can accept difficult challenges. Time management skills Students often lead … (Q3) lives. Managing your time well helps you to stay on top of your work and to succeed as a student. Limit distractions by working in a quiet area such as a library, coffee shop or home office. Call a … (Q4) study partner who never lets you down when you need help, and take regular breaks to help you focus. Leadership and teamwork As a student, you will often be paired with other students to complete a group assignment. Some of them are really … (Q5) , others try to avoid work. Even if you are too … (Q6) to fill the role, a group needs a leader who splits the workload among group members equally and fairly. If conflicts arise, be … (Q7) and listen to what everyone has to say before taking action. Leading a balanced lifestyle Leading a … (Q8) lifestyle is a major building block in becoming a successful student. It’s crucial that you get enough sleep, on average eight to nine hours of sleep per night. To prepare for sleep, turn off all personal electronic devices, such as mobile phones and computers, before going to bed. In the morning, eat a healthy breakfast that includes protein, fruits, vegetables and grains, and be … (Q9) enough to do sports regularly. (Edith Quinn, www.ehow.com ; adapted and abridged) A ambitious E healthy I reliable 0 L ✔ Q4 Q8 B amusing F modest J self-confident Q1 Q5 Q9 C funny G optimistic K self-disciplined Q2 Q6 D hectic H patient L / successful Q3 Q7 b) What other good qualities should a student possess? Use some of the other words from this unit and write two or three more paragraphs for the article above. 9 2 It’s my life • Identities – what next? Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv