Look at the model text and complete the key phrases. Then write similar sentences for your country. KEY PHRASES O Country fact-file
1 It's __ the (USA) in the (south).
2 The __ is to the __ of (Canada)
3 Most (Canadians) __ (English)
4 (French) is the __ language in __
5 A lot of __ from other countries live
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6 In particular, there are __ people from __
If you go to school or university, you are faced with a number of exams. Basically, these exams are supposed to test your knowledge and skills. Also, they may motivate you to study harder.
In my opinion, it is really the case that exams motivate students to study harder. Firstly, exams are often a pass to a higher level of education. If you get good marks in examinations, you are admitted to further education. If you fail, you do not get the admittion. So, you make every effort to keep the right to study further. Secondly, exams are a good way to assess your learning efficiency and detect possible gaps in your knowledge. Bad marks mean that your knowledge is flawed and you need to be more disciplined and work harder to do away with the flaws.
But there are people who believe that examinations do not give real motivation to a student. They say that being a good student with excellent marks does not guarantee future prosperity.
Nevertheless, I cannot assent to the foregoing opinion, because being a good student is the beginning of being a good employee or worker who can earn a good living. Highly qualified professionals are always in great demand in any business sector.
In conclusion, exams play an important part in our life, although any exam is a kind of pain. But the saying is: no pain, no gain!
3- I wish I hadn't failed the examination.
4- I wish I hadn't been very rude to her yesterday.
5- I wish I had played games at school.
6- I wish I hadn't had to wear a unitorm to school.
7- I wish I hadn't chosen the wrong job.
8- I wish I had set the alarm.
9- I wish I had gone off.
10- I wish I hadn't arrived late.
11- I wish I could concentrate on my work.
12- I wish I didn't feel terrible.
13- I wish I understood everything.
14- I wish I weren't bored.