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There was [vigorous ] debate about the reasons why people are so [desirous] of  travelling  the world, but [conventional ] wisdom says, "You [venture ] into unknown lands because that is where your heart will take you." So the [subtle ] question is: why does your heart do that?

A [nimble ] mind might come up with dozens of answers for why traveling is an [intrinsic ] part of our lives. I will share just a couple with you.

We are always excited to [embark ] on a new journey because we are eager to experience something new. Sometimes life turns [bland], and that's when travel comes into play. Imagine that you're exploring a new city, walking along narrow Italian streets, climbing the Great Wall of China and losing your breath, or enjoying some New York street food on the fly. It's a brand new feeling—a brand new you.

We travel for people. Now my friends are geographically [dispersed], and I am super excited to meet them, whether in an armpit of Indonesia or a giant [vibrant ] city.  It’s so curious how people of different cultures can come together. Trust me, you will never feel [desolate] traveling solo; you will always find like-minded people everywhere! Wherever I traveled, I was always welcomed and never given a [raw ]deal.

And not only human beings are objects of [scrutiny ] for travelers, but also culture. We tend to [scrutinize ]cultural differences and [latch ] onto some peculiarities between them—different world perceptions, religions, customs, and mindsets. For those who are [receptive ] and open-minded, there are heaps of things to explore!

So time and [tide ] wait for no man! Go and book your flight, have a whale of a time, and figure out what your reasons for traveling are!

Instruction:

• Read the text carefully.
• Highlight or underline words/phrases/sentences that show abstract nouns, modal auxilaries, connectives and simple present tense.
• Write them into the table below.
• In the “Reason” column, explain why it belongs to that category.
   

PAPER

1. What do endorphins do in our bodies?
   a) Increase the risk of diabetes
   b) Make us feel pain more intensely
   c) Create a sense of euphoria
   d) Reduce muscle growth
2. Which of the following is NOT a physical benefit of sports?
   a) Strengthening bones
   b) Reducing cholesterol
   c) Increasing anxiety levels
   d) Lowering blood pressure
3. How does being on a team help students socially?
   a) It teaches them to depend on others and work together
   b) It makes them more competitive in academics
   c) It improves their ability to run long distances
   d) It prevents them from making mistakes
4. How can playing sports affect self-esteem?
   a) It lowers self-esteem by making people focus on failures
   b) It has no impact on confidence
   c) It helps build confidence through practice and improvement
   d) It only benefits professional athletes
5. What does the term "growth mindset" mean?
   a) Believing that you can improve with practice
   b) Always winning in competitions
   c) Avoiding failure at all costs
   d) Having a physically strong body
6. According to the passage, how does training help students?
   a) It guarantees that they will become professional athletes
   b) It helps them develop resilience and perseverance
   c) It teaches them that failure is a part of learning
   d) It only benefits their physical health
7. What is one long-term benefit of playing sports?
   a) It helps students manage academic and social challenges
   b) It guarantees financial success
   c) It eliminates the need for studying
   d) It prevents all mental health issues
8. Why is it important to choose the right sport?
   a) Because each person has different strengths and preferences
   b) Because some sports are only for professionals
   c) Because only competitive sports provide benefits
   d) Because physical activity is harmful if done incorrectly
9. How does being committed to a team encourage regular exercise?
   a) It makes exercise more enjoyable and easier to maintain
   b) It forces people to exercise every day
   c) It prevents students from focusing on their studies
   d) It is only important for professional athletes
10. What is one reason why people should not be discouraged by losing in sports?
    a) Because losing means they are not good at sports
    b) Because only winning brings benefits
    c) Because failure helps develop resilience and a growth mindset
    d) Because losing means they should quit the sport

Past tenses and clauses of reason

Identify and write down the exploration reasons.

I. Give the suitable preposition

1. It was invented ……….. 1977.
2. I’ll be at the office ……….. 7 o’clock.
3. I saw him ……….. the morning
4. We arrived ……….. 5 o’clock ……….. the morning
5. Tom’s grandmother died in 1987 ……….. the age of 81 6. In summer he always plays volleyball ……….. Sundays

7. Olda and John arrived ……….. the same time.
8. My mother is ……….. home now, but I'm ……….. work.
9. He always travels……….. holidays and ……….. vacation ……….. the beach.
10. I need ……….. buy new shoes ……….. Sunday.
11. We prefer ……….. have a vacation ……….. Summer.
12. They visited their friends………..the weekend.
13. They were talking ……….. work when the phone rang.
14. ….……. Easter people usually eat chocolate everyday. II. Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition

1. My son has an A in English. I’m very proud …………… him.
2. Carol apologised ……………. having forgotten our dates.
3. I’m fed ……………. my job. I wish I could get a new one.
4. I can’t go out now. I have to look ……………. my little brother.
5. The workers disagreed ……………. the manager’s proposals.
6. Mary refused ……………. sharre her lemon cake.
7. It was love ……………. first sight. I fell ……………. love ……………. Bob as soon as I met him.
8. There’s been a slight improvement ……………. global economy. 9. I can’t see no reason ……………. complaining ……………. the running ……………. the company.

10. I can’t find my dictionary anywhere. I’ve been looking ……………. it all day long.

3. Give the suitable preposition

1. Does your father work ………….. Hanoi?
2. What do you do ………….your free time?
3. Lan’ll have a party …………………. Friday evening.

List some of the reasons you have to be happy.

its a reasoning worksheet

For the development of mental calculation and reasoning

INVITATION, ASKING AND GIVING REASONS

Aster’s Good, Right Deeds are generally things she does to make other people feel good. They are also based on her belief that by doing good, right things she will be able to control her environment. This is a form of superstition as it is not based on reason or scientific knowledge but emotion and wishful thinking.

MATCH THE SOLUTION WITH THE RIGHT REASON

critical reasoning

This is an exercise for practicing giving opinion and feelings and providing reasons.

Brainstorm topics for your persuasive essay. It should be a topic that you feel strongly about. You are going to want to change someone's opinions about what you are writing about.

In opinion, leave it blank. In reason, list one topic that you could do per box and in example, list things you could touch on  or say in your essay.

Find the reasons why Ali likes or doesn’t like Wales

1. Observe the picture of the ecosystem

2. Find 2 living things and 2 not-living things.

3. write the names of the object in the "object" column.

4. Give a check in the correct bo

5. Write the reason in the "Because" column.

Practice the use of reasoning.

THE OLDEST CHILD

Firstborn children often have to look after their younger brothers and sisters, so they're usually sensible and responsible as adults.

They also tend to be ambitious, and they make good leaders. On the negative side, oldest children can be insecure and anxious. This is because -1-H. when the second child was born, they lost some of their parents' attention, and maybe they felt rejected

THE MIDDLE CHILD

Middle children are more relaxed than the oldest children, probably because -2- C. their parents were more relaxed themselves by the time the second child arrived. They're usually very sociable - the kind

of people who get on with everybody. They are also usually sensitive to what other people need, because -3-A. they grew up between older and younger brothers and sisters. For the same reason, they're often quite good at sorting out arguments, and they're always sympathetic to the ones on the losing side, or in general, to people who are having problems. On the other hand, middle children can sometimes be unambitious, and they can lack direction in life.

THE YOUNGEST CHILD

Youngest children are often very outgoing and charming. This is the way they try to get the attention of both their parents and their older brothers and sisters. They are often more rebellious, and this is probably because

-4-B. it's easier for them to break the rules - by the time they were born, their parents were more relaxed about discipline. They can also be immature and disorganized, and they often depend too much on other people, because -5-E. they have always been the baby of the family.

THE ONLY CHILD

Only children usually do very well at school, because they have a lot of contact with adults. They get a lot of love and attention from their parents, so they're typically self-confident. They're also independent, as they spend so much time by themselves. And because -6-F. they spend a lot of time with adults, they're often very organized. Only children can sometimes be spoilt, because -7-D. they are given everything they ask for by their parents. They can also be quite selfish and get impatient, especially when things go wrong. This is because -8-G. they've never had to sort out problems with other brothers and sisters.

NUMERICAL REASONING

Graphic organizer to write a personal opinion with reasons to support opinion.

Write a possible reason