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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #36100 October Prediction When to revise?
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Timing  is  important  for  revision.  Have  you  noticed  that  during  the  school  days  there  are  moments  when  you  just  don't  care  any  longer?  I  don't  mean  the  lessons  you  don't  like,  but  the  ones  you  usually  find  to  be  OK.  But  on  some  occasions,  you  just  can't  be  bothered  with  it.  You    have  other  things  on  your  mind,  be  tired,  restless  or  looking  forward  to  what  comes  next.  Whatever  the  reason,  that  particular  lesson  doesn't  get  100  percent    from  you.
The  same  is  true  of  revision.  Your  mental  and  physical    are  important.  If  you  try  to  revise  when  you  are  tired  or  totally  occupied  with  something  else,  your  revision  will  be  inefficient  and  just  about  worthless.  If  you  approach  it  feeling  fresh,  alert  and  happy,  it  will  be  so  much  easier  and  you  will  learn  more,  faster.  However,  if  you  make  no  plans  and  just  slip  in  a  little  bit  of  revision  when  you  feel  like  it,  you  probably  won’t  do  much  revision!  You  need  a  revision  timetable,  so  you  don't  keep  .

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Correct answer: may

Explanation: The word 'may' indicates a possibility, which fits well in the context of having other things on your mind. It suggests that it's possible you are distracted, aligning with the overall sentiment of the sentence.

Meaning: 'May' is used to express possibility or permission, indicating that you might be preoccupied with other thoughts.

Wrong options:

  • can: The word 'can' implies ability, which does not fit the context of being distracted; it suggests capability rather than possibility.
  • will: The word 'will' indicates certainty or future intention, which is too strong for the context of being distracted during lessons.
  • must: The word 'must' conveys obligation or necessity, which does not align with the idea of being distracted or having other thoughts.
Correct answer: effort

Explanation: The word 'effort' fits grammatically and contextually as it refers to the amount of work or energy you put into the lesson. It aligns with the idea of not giving your full attention.

Meaning: 'Effort' refers to the exertion of physical or mental energy, indicating how much you are trying in the lesson.

Wrong options:

  • afford: The word 'afford' means to have enough resources to do something, which does not fit the context of participation in a lesson.
  • affect: The word 'affect' is a verb meaning to influence, which does not fit grammatically as it does not refer to the amount of work put in.
  • effect: The word 'effect' is a noun that refers to the result of an action, which does not fit the context of how much effort is being given.
Correct answer: attitudes

Explanation: The word 'attitudes' fits well as it refers to your mental state or disposition towards revision, which is crucial for effective learning. It aligns with the context of being mentally prepared for studying.

Meaning: 'Attitudes' refer to your feelings or opinions about something, in this case, your approach to revision.

Wrong options:

  • altitude: The word 'altitude' refers to height above sea level, which is irrelevant in this context and does not relate to mental or physical states.
  • strength: The word 'strength' refers to physical power or resilience, which does not capture the mental aspect of how you feel about revision.
  • talent: The word 'talent' refers to natural aptitude or skill, which does not fit the context of mental readiness or disposition towards revision.
Correct answer: putting it off

Explanation: The phrase 'putting it off' is an idiomatic expression meaning to delay or procrastinate, which fits the context of avoiding revision. It aligns with the overall message of the need for a structured approach to studying.

Meaning: 'Putting it off' means to postpone or delay doing something, in this case, revision.

Wrong options:

  • stopping it from: The phrase 'stopping it from' implies preventing something, which does not fit the context of procrastination or delay in revision.
  • giving it out: The phrase 'giving it out' means to distribute, which is unrelated to the context of personal study habits.
  • getting it wrong: The phrase 'getting it wrong' refers to making a mistake, which does not relate to the idea of delaying or avoiding revision.

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