Exam Preparation — Theme 2: Plans
Sample open-ended questions for the reading and writing learning outcomes that may appear in MEB written exam scenarios for this unit. Each question targets a specific kazanım.
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Reading — E10.2.R1
R1
Students will be able to identify the specific information about people’s future plans in a text.
Read the text about three teenagers’ future plans and complete the table with specific information from the text.
What Are Your Plans?
Deniz: “I’m going to study medicine at university. I want to become a doctor because I enjoy helping people. After I graduate, I’m going to work at a hospital in my city. I will also participate in volunteer projects abroad.”
Emma: “I’m going to set off on a trip around Europe next summer. I will visit at least five countries. After that, I’m going to go back home and start university. I want to study architecture because I love designing buildings.”
Kerem: “I want to improve my English, so I’m going to go away to London for a language course this summer. After the course, I will carry on studying for the university entrance exam. My dream is to settle down in a big city and become an engineer.”
| Student | Short-term Plan | Long-term Goal | Reason / Motivation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deniz | |||
| Emma | |||
| Kerem |
Her öğrenci için üç bilgiyi bul: yakın gelecekteki planı (bu yaz / üniversite), uzun vadeli hedefi (meslek) ve motivasyonu (neden?). “going to” ve “will” yapılarına dikkat et.
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Reading — E10.2.R2
R2
Students will be able to skim a text to draw a conclusion.
Skim the text below and answer the questions. Focus on the main ideas, not every detail.
The Power of Planning
Many successful people say that making plans is one of the most important habits in life. When you set goals and make a plan, you know exactly what to do next. Without a plan, people often feel lost and unmotivated.
However, plans don’t always work out perfectly. Sometimes unexpected things happen, and you need to change your plans. The key is to stay flexible. If something doesn’t go as expected, don’t give up — just make a new plan. As the famous saying goes, “A goal without a plan is just a wish.”
Experts say that writing your plans down on paper makes them more real. When you see your goals every day, you will be more motivated to pursue them. Whether it’s about your career, education, or personal life, a simple plan can inspire you to take the first step.
- a What is the main idea of the text? Write one sentence.
- b According to the text, what happens when people don’t have a plan?
- c What should you do if your plan doesn’t work out? What does the text suggest?
- d Why do experts recommend writing plans down?
Skim = hızlıca okuyarak ana fikri yakala. Her paragrafın ilk cümlesine odaklan. Ana fikir genellikle ilk paragrafta belirtilir.
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Writing — E10.2.W1
W1
Students will be able to write an opinion paragraph about their plans.
Read the model opinion paragraph below. Then write a similar paragraph about YOUR future plans.
Model Text
I believe that having a plan for the future is very important. Personally, I’m going to study computer science at university because I enjoy coding and technology. I think this career will be very popular in the future. After university, I will try to work at a big technology company. I also want to set off on a trip to Japan someday because I’m interested in Japanese culture. In my opinion, following your passions is the best way to make plans.
Your task: Write an opinion paragraph (6–8 sentences) about your future plans. Include:
• What you are going to study or do after high school
• Why you chose this plan (your reason / opinion)
• Your short-term plans (this summer, next year)
• Your long-term dream or goal
• What you are going to study or do after high school
• Why you chose this plan (your reason / opinion)
• Your short-term plans (this summer, next year)
• Your long-term dream or goal
Görüş bildiren ifadeler kullan: “I believe that…”, “In my opinion…”, “I think…”. Gelecek zaman yapıları: “I’m going to…” (kesin planlar) ve “I will…” (tahminler/niyetler) kullan.
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Writing — E10.2.W1
W1
Students will be able to write an opinion paragraph about their plans.
Your friend Can’t decide between two options for his future. Read his message and write a reply giving your opinion and advice.
Can’s Message
“Hey! I need your help. I can’t decide what to do after high school. My parents want me to study engineering at university, but I really enjoy music and I want to pursue a career as a musician. I’m going to take the university exam anyway, but I’m not sure which path to follow. Engineering is a safe career, but music is my passion. What do you think I should do?”Your Task
Write a reply to Can (6–8 sentences). In your reply:
• Give your opinion about his situation
• Explain why you think so
• Suggest a possible plan for him
• Use future tense structures (will, be going to)
• Give your opinion about his situation
• Explain why you think so
• Suggest a possible plan for him
• Use future tense structures (will, be going to)
Görüşünü açıkça belirt: “In my opinion…”, “I think you should…”. Öneri sunarken: “If I were you, I would…”, “Why don’t you…”. Gelecek planları için “will” ve “be going to” kullan.