Слова, которые путают на ОГЭ по английскому. Слова и фразы для чтения, письма и говорения

Experience is knowledge or skills gained over time, while an experiment is a test or trial to discover something new.

Being responsible ensures you take accountability for actions, while being reliable means others can trust you. Both qualities are important in school and work.

Patience is needed when learning a difficult subject, waiting for exam results, or helping someone understand a new concept.

Being sympathetic helps build good relationships, support peers in difficult situations, and create a positive environment at school or work.

Vocabulary Tip

Запоминайте пары через контраст:

skill – ability (learned vs natural)

experience – experiment (опыт vs эксперимент)

responsible – reliable (ответственность vs надёжность)

patient – sympathetic (терпение vs сочувствие)

Используйте примеры из истории или личного опыта – это помогает лучше запомнить правильное применение слов.

Chapter Title

Success and Achievement: Striving for Your Goals

Vocabulary Focus

1) achieve vs succeed

Achieve – достигать чего-либо, выполнять задачу, особенно после усилий.

Succeed – добиваться успеха, иметь положительный результат в деле или цели.

She achieved excellent results in her exams.

Она достигла отличных результатов на экзаменах.

He succeeded in completing the project on time.

Ему удалось завершить проект вовремя.

Типичная ошибка:

Неправильно: He achieved in finishing the work.

Правильно: He succeeded in finishing the work.

Запомните:

achieve – фокус на цели/результате;

succeed – фокус на успешности действия или попытки.

2) reach a goal

Reach a goal – достичь цели, получить желаемый результат после усилий.

After months of hard work, she finally reached her goal.

После месяцев упорной работы она наконец достигла своей цели.

Типичная ошибка:

Неправильно: She reached to her goal.

Правильно: She reached her goal.

3) fail to

Fail to – не удаваться, не суметь что-то сделать.

He failed to submit his assignment on time.

Он не смог сдать задание вовремя.

Students sometimes fail to understand difficult concepts at first.

Иногда ученики не могут сразу понять сложные концепции.

Типичная ошибка:

Неправильно: He failed submitting the task.

Правильно: He failed to submit the task.

4) make progress

Make progress – продвигаться, улучшать результаты, развиваться в чём-либо.

She is making progress in learning English.

Она делает успехи в изучении английского языка.

Regular practice helps students make progress in mathematics.

Регулярная практика помогает ученикам продвигаться в математике.

Типичная ошибка:

Неправильно: She makes a progress.

Правильно: She makes progress.

Story (200—220 words)

Tom was a student who dreamed of becoming an engineer. At first, he struggled with some subjects, especially Physics and Mathematics. He often failed to understand difficult problems and felt frustrated. However, Tom did not give up.

He decided to set clear goals and work hard every day. He spent extra hours revising topics, solving exercises, and asking his teachers for guidance. Over time, he began to make progress. His understanding of complex concepts improved, and he gained confidence.

After months of dedication, Tom succeeded in passing his final exams with high marks. Achieving this goal gave him a sense of pride and motivation for future challenges. He realised that success is not only about talent but also about persistence, effort, and careful planning.

Tom also learned that failing at first is normal. What matters is learning from mistakes and continuing to work towards goals. By the end of the school year, he had reached his long-term goal and felt ready to start a new chapter in his education.

He knew that every small step of progress contributes to overall success and that dedication and perseverance are key qualities for achievement.

(211 words)

Useful Words and Expressions

achieve a goal – достигать цели

succeed in – преуспеть в

reach a goal – достичь цели

fail to – не суметь

make progress – продвигаться, добиваться успеха

struggle with – испытывать трудности с

difficult concepts – сложные концепции

feel frustrated – чувствовать разочарование

set clear goals – ставить чёткие цели

work hard – усердно работать

extra hours – дополнительные часы

revise topics – повторять темы

solve exercises – решать задания

ask for guidance – просить совета

understanding improved – понимание улучшилось

gain confidence – обрести уверенность

persistence – настойчивость

effort – усилие

careful planning – тщательное планирование

dedication – преданность делу

perseverance – упорство

Exercises

Exercise 1. Choose the correct option.

She finally ______ her goal after months of hard work.

a) reached

b) succeeded

He wants to ______ in his studies and get excellent marks.

a) achieve

b) reach

Some students ______ to understand difficult grammar rules.

a) fail to

b) make progress

By practising every day, you can ______ in English.

a) make progress

b) fail to

Success is a combination of talent, effort, and ______.

a) achievement

b) persistence

Exercise 2. Match the word or phrase with its meaning.

achieve

succeed

reach a goal

fail to

make progress

a) not manage to do something

b) accomplish a desired result

c) improve or advance in learning or work

d) have a successful outcome

e) attain a target after effort

Exercise 3. Answer the questions (2—3 sentences each).

What is the difference between «achieve» and «succeed»?

How can setting clear goals help students make progress?

Why is it normal to fail at first?

Give an example of a situation where you made progress in school.

What qualities help people reach their goals?

Answer Key

Exercise 1

a) reached

a) achieve

a) fail to

a) make progress

b) persistence

Exercise 2

1 – b

2 – d

3 – e

4 – a

5 – c

Exercise 3 (Sample Answers)

Achieve focuses on accomplishing a specific goal, while succeed emphasizes having a positive outcome in an attempt or action.

Setting clear goals helps students stay focused, organise their efforts, and measure their progress over time.

Failing at first is normal because learning involves trial and error. Mistakes provide valuable lessons.

I made progress in English by reading books regularly and practicing speaking every day.

Persistence, dedication, careful planning, and consistent effort help people reach their goals.

Vocabulary Tip

Запоминайте пары слов через контраст:

achieve – reach a goal (результат цели)

succeed – positive outcome (успех в действии)

fail to – противоположность succeed

make progress – маленькие шаги к цели

Making Decisions About the Future: Planning Your Path

Vocabulary Focus

1) decide vs choose

Decide – принять решение после размышлений или оценки вариантов.

Choose – выбрать один вариант из нескольких.

I decided to study Science at university.

Я решил изучать естественные науки в университете.

She chose the blue dress for the school party.

Она выбрала синее платье для школьной вечеринки.

Типичная ошибка:

Неправильно: I chose to study English yesterday.

Правильно: I decided to study English yesterday.

Запомните:

decide – акцент на процессе принятия решения;

choose – акцент на результате выбора.

2) consider + -ing

Consider + -ing – рассматривать возможность сделать что-то, обдумывать действие.

He is considering studying abroad next year.

Он рассматривает возможность учёбы за границей в следующем году.

Before choosing a career, you should consider all options.

Прежде чем выбрать карьеру, стоит обдумать все варианты.

Типичная ошибка:

Неправильно: I consider to go to university.

Правильно: I consider going to university.

3) plan to

Plan to – планировать сделать что-то в будущем.

I plan to improve my English this summer.

Я планирую улучшать свой английский этим летом.

We plan to start a new project at school next month.

Мы планируем начать новый проект в школе в следующем месяце.

Типичная ошибка:

Неправильно: I plan improving my skills.

Правильно: I plan to improve my skills.

4) be going to

Be going to – выражение будущего намерения или предсказания на основе фактов.

She is going to study Medicine after school.

Она собирается изучать медицину после школы.

Look at the dark clouds! It’s going to rain.

Посмотри на тёмные облака! Будет дождь.

Типичная ошибка:

Неправильно: I going to visit my friend tomorrow.

Правильно: I am going to visit my friend tomorrow.

Story

Lisa had always been interested in technology, but she wasn’t sure what to do after school. She spent several weeks thinking about her options and considering different careers. She wanted a profession that would challenge her and allow her to develop new skills.

After careful thought, she decided to apply for a course in computer science. She researched universities, compared programs, and planned to attend open days to meet professors and students. Lisa also considered learning additional programming languages to improve her chances of success.

Her parents were supportive and asked her about her future plans. Lisa explained that she was going to study hard, participate in extra projects, and gain practical experience during her studies. She knew that clear planning and thoughtful decision-making were essential for reaching her goals.

By making careful decisions and considering all possibilities, Lisa felt more confident about her future. She realised that planning ahead and setting clear objectives would help her achieve her dreams. Lisa was excited to start the next stage of her life, knowing that she had taken control of her choices and prepared for success.

Useful Words and Expressions

decide – решать

choose – выбирать

consider + -ing – рассматривать возможность

plan to – планировать

be going to – намереваться, собираться

options – варианты

career – карьера

research – исследовать

compare programs – сравнивать программы

attend open days – посещать дни открытых дверей

meet professors – встречаться с преподавателями

learn programming languages – изучать языки программирования

improve chances – повысить шансы

future plans – планы на будущее

participate in projects – участвовать в проектах

gain experience – получать опыт

planning ahead – планирование заранее

set objectives – ставить цели

achieve dreams – достигать мечты

take control of choices – контролировать свой выбор

Exercises

Exercise 1. Choose the correct option.

After thinking carefully, she ______ to study Law.

a) decided

b) chose

He wants to ______ the red notebook instead of the blue one.

a) decide

b) choose

I am ______ taking a summer course to improve my skills.

a) considering

b) consider

We ______ start a new project next term.

a) are going to

b) plan to

She ______ to study hard and gain practical experience.

a) is going to

b) considered

Exercise 2. Match the word or phrase with its meaning.

decide

choose

consider + -ing

plan to

be going to

a) to select from several options

b) to make a decision after thinking

c) to think carefully about doing something

d) to intend or aim to do something

e) to express a future intention based on plans or facts