LOWER SECONDARY FORM 1 ENGLISH HOMEWORK

FORM 1 STUDENTS ENGLISH HOMEWORK. DO IN ENGLISH EXERCISE BOOK. Read the following passage carefully and then complete it by underlining the correct verbal in brackets.

My parents have always emphasized the importance of getting a good education. Since the day I started school they have always told me ( 1. study / studying / to study ) hard. They have always hoped that one day I would ( 2. succeed / succeeding / to succeed ) in getting into college or university. It was not until quite recently, however, that I wanted ( 3. further / to further / furthering ) my studies. As a teenager, I always avoided ( 4. discussing / to discuss / discuss ) the subject of my education with my parents. In a away I regret not ( 5. talking / to talk / talk ) to them about it because I know that that they would have understood my misgivings on the matter. Anyway, that is all in the past now. There are three main reasons why I wish ( 6. continue / continuing / to continue ) my studies at university.

Firstly, I believe that a university education will enable me ( 7. getting / to get / get ) a good job later on. I am convinced that with a good qualification I can ( 8. have / to have / having ) a far greater choice of career and anticipate ( 9. finding / to find / find ) a really satisfying and well-paid job.

Secondly, I feel that spending three more years ( 10. studying / to study / study ) without the pressure of having to earn a living, will give me peace of mind. I would like ( 11. study / to study / studying ) a subject in depth and become knowledgeable in my given field. Also life at college lets us ( 12. develop / to develop / developing ) as individuals since there are many social and sporting activities we can get involved in.

Finally, when I ( 13. completing / to complete / complete ) the degree I will be able to start repaying the tremendous debt I owe my parents. They have always struggled ( 14. bringing / to bring / bring ) me up well and often had to put themselves in second place. When I get my degree it will make them ( 15. realize / to realize / realizing ) that I too have struggled a little in life to please them. So, here I am. I have made my decision and I am going all out to achieve my goals. Wish me luck !