Reading practice - performance and progress at school

Here is some vocabulary which will help you talk about performance and progress at school.

Question

Read what teachers have written about their pupils' progress and match their comments to the summaries below.

A	An outstanding term's work. A hardworking pupil.
B	Behaviour must improve.
C	Disappointing. Could do better.
D	Has ability but can be lazy. She must take more care with her work.
E	Making good progress but attendance is poor.
F	Marks are consistently poor.
G	Too chatty. More effort needed.

1. Estoy un poco decepcionado con las notas que ha conseguido Alonso en matemáticas este trimestre. Sus notas no representan sus aptitudes en la asignatura.
2. Marisol tiene mucho talento para el francés, pero a veces es un poco perezosa. Debe trabajar con más cuidado.
3. Enrique es un poco desobediente. Su comportamiento en clase debe mejorarse.
4. Elena ha sacado muy buenas notas este trimestre. Es muy trabajadora y su trabajo es siempre sobresaliente.
5. Jaime es algo vago. Puede trabajar bien, pero a veces prefiere charlar con sus amigos. Espero que trabaje con más esfuerzo el trimestre que viene.

Reveal answer

1. C
2. D
3. B
4. A
5. G

Translation:

1. I am a little disappointed with the marks Alonso has achieved in mathematics this term. His marks do not represent his ability in the subject.
2. Marisol has a lot of ability in French but at times, she is a little lazy. She must work with more care.
3. Enrique is a little disobedient. His behaviour in class must improve.
4. Elena has got very good marks this term. She is very hardworking and her work is always excellent.
5. Jaime is rather idle. He can work well but sometimes prefers to chat with his friends. I hope he will work with more effort next term.