Ex. 4. Study the context and match each word in bold type in the sentences given above to the correct definition from the table below

1) able to bring about the result intended;

2) outcomes, effects;

3) as great as is needed; as much or as many as necessary;

4) a programme or timetable for work;

5) ideas, opinions, etc;

6) in the condition for doing something; willing to do something;

7) in a close manner;

8) to be unsuccessful.

Word partners

Ex. 5. Choose an appropriate verb from the box to combine with a noun or an adjective. Each verb can be used once only.

to set	to have	to enjoy	to keep
to feel	to reduce	to work	to monitor
to put in	to develop	to rely on	to schedule

stress factors progress hard

goal time success promise

confident self-confidence impact work

Ex. 6. Complete the following sentences using word partners from exercise 5. Use the verbs in the necessary form.

a) When you … more …., you will use external factors only as needed.

b) Sometimes it is difficult to … … .

c) … your … towards your goals regularly.

d) If you have too many goals, … … .

e) You will want to … … if you have made it.

f) … … you have already achieved.

g) If you … … in yourself, you will succeed.

h) If you don’t feel pressured to do everything at once, this can result in … … .

Focus on speaking II

Ex. 1. Below you will find a partially completed mindplan that can be used while discussing the main factors that are necessary to build the strongest level of self-motivation.

A). Work in pairs to extend this mindplan. Write down some more key words and expressions. Then add two more headings with key words.

b). In your opinion, which of the factors given in the mindplan above is of the utmost importance for building self-motivation? If necessary, give some examples to support your opinion.

Your partner may wish to challenge your viewpoint. He may need expressions from the Useful language box given on page 13.

Ex. 2. Work in pairs. Study the following topic card.

Describe a self-motivated person. You should: · give some background information about him/her; · name his/her personality traits; · say whether he/she has always been a self-motivated person; if not, explain how he/she managed to become a self-motivated person; if yes, name recommendations he/she gives that will help you to become a self-motivated person.

Take it in turns to speak about a self-motivated person. Before you begin, make a few notes. When you have finished speaking, your partner will ask you several “closing questions’, e.g., Would you recommend other people to follow the way she/he became a self-motivated person?

Ex. 3. Work with your partner. There are some more pieces of advice to follow if you want to become a self-motivated person. Prioritize them from most to least important. Give reasons in support of your opinion.

· o something small;

· start slow;

· do the toughest task first;

· compare yourself with yourself, not with others,

· remember your successes;

· don’t fear failure;

· remember to have fun;

· find out what makes you happy;

· make use of your creativity;

· make each day count.

You may require some phrases to express your opinion. Study the Useful language box on page 5.

Your partner may wish to challenge your opinion. He may need expressions from the Useful language box on page 13.