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Reading Activitiy

Read the paragraph and answer the following questions.

School life is one of the most important phases in the life. It is the period of getting training for physical fitness,
increasing mental powers and understanding the basic concepts of life. One can get some permanent impressions
during school life, even if they are good, bad or unique. It is also the place for having great friends for a lifetime.
During school days, one can have chance to develop an interest in playing games, staging dramas, debating and
other extra-curricular activities. Generally, school life is not only for learning, reading books or playing, but also

a period acquiring all the good habits, avoiding bad habits and good conduct, fair play. Mistakes and failures
guide one for the future. Do not feel discouraged and disheartened because failures are the stepping stones to
success. School life is a great and valuable experience, the best teacher. It can always be remembered fondly.

1. Why is the school life the most important period of one’s life?
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2. Find the synonyms of the words in bold in the paragraph.
(Using dictionary is a good idea!)
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3. Should we give up when we make mistakes or fail?

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