Turning a New Leaf: A Story of Personal Transformation
Jack was an average seventh grader with a penchant for procrastination. Homework and studying were always left to the last minute. His grades suffered, and he knew he had to make a change. With the new term, Jack decided to 'turn a new leaf'. It was tough at first, breaking old habits. There were days he wanted to slip back into his old ways, but he reminded himself of the goal - better grades. Jack started organizing his time better, setting aside hours for homework and study. Slowly, he began to see progress. His grades improved, and teachers noticed his new determination. Jack's story is a lesson for us all, showing that turning a new leaf, while challenging, is rewarding and completely within our power.
Question 1
What does 'turn a new leaf' mean in this context?
Start reading a book
Paint a leaf in a new color
Start behaving in a better way
Explanation. In this context, 'turn a new leaf' means to start behaving in a better way, to change one's bad habits.
Make a leaf collection
Start a new gardening project
Question 2
What was Jack's goal?
To be popular
To play video games
To become a teacher
To get better grades
Explanation. Jack's goal was to get better grades, which he was reminded of when he wanted to slip back into his old habits.
To write a book
Question 3
What changed in Jack's routine?
He started going to bed earlier
He started playing more sports
He started setting aside time for homework and study
Explanation. To improve his grades, Jack started organizing his time better by setting aside hours for homework and study.
He started eating healthier
He started reading more books
Question 4
What is the main idea of Jack's story?
Procrastination is fun
Playing video games is a waste of time
Turning a new leaf, while challenging, is rewarding
Explanation. The main idea of Jack's story is that changing one's habits, or 'turning a new leaf,' is challenging but leads to rewards like improved grades.
Studying is boring
Teachers are strict
Question 5
Did Jack's teachers notice his improvement?
Yes
Explanation. The text mentions that Jack's teachers noticed his new determination after he started working harder and his grades improved.
No
The text doesn't say
Jack doesn't have teachers
Jack was home-schooled
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