There is no success like failure.

 

 

Read the article and choose the correct answer a)-d) to the questions below:

 

https://www.inc.com/tim-askew/jesus-christ-small-business-embrace-of-failure.html

 

1. What is a key characteristic of good entrepreneurs according to the text?

a) They fear failure

b) They work alone

c) They are committed to success

d) They avoid risks

 

2.How does the author describe Jesus in relation to entrepreneurship?

a) As a successful businessman

b) As a spiritual entrepreneur

c) As a philosopher

d) As a political leader

 

3.What does the author suggest about failure for entrepreneurs?

a) It is essential for growth

b) It should be avoided

c) It is irrelevant

d) It leads to immediate success

 

4.According to the text, what is one reward of entrepreneurship?

a) Dignity and earned wisdom

b) Social status

c) Financial security

d) Immediate success

 

5.What does the author appreciate about challenges and failures?

a) They lead to despair

b) They are valuable teachers

c) They are less important than successes

d) They are to be avoided

 

6.What does the author mean by ‘slay new dragons’?

a) To retreat from failure

b) To seek fame

c) To conquer new challenges

d) To avoid risks

 

 

Key: 1.c; 2b; 3a; 4a; 5b; 6c

 

Glossary

 

• rabidly – in an extreme and unreasonable way
• to slay – to destroy; extinguish
• seminal – having a great influence in a particular field
• eschatological–  relating to the branch of theology or biblical exegesis concerned with the end of the world
• bestrewn = scattered, spread
• drag (in this context) – the main street, central road
• ticker-tape parade – celebratory march
• mashup – a mixture of different, often contrasting, elements
• to tramp – walk somewhere slowly and with regular, heavy steps, for a long time
• ride his coattails to glory  – share in his rise to greatness; benefit from his path to glory
• to presage – to show or suggest that something, often something unpleasant, will happen
• bestowed – granted, given
• peculiar private Idaho – a personal business space
• salient – most noticeable or important
• muck – dirt or mud

 

 

WORD FORMATION: Change the word in CAPITALS to fill in the blanks.

 

Easter, also known as Pascha or Resurrection Sunday, is a Christian festival and cultural holiday that commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. This event, described in the New Testament, is believed to have occurred on the third day after his 1. ………….. [CRUCIFY] by the Romans at Calvary around 30 AD. Easter marks the 2. …………… [CULMINATE] of the Passion of Jesus, a period of intense suffering and sacrifice that precedes it.

The period leading up to Easter is known as Lent, a 40-day period of fasting, 3. ………… [PRAY], and penance observed by many Christians. This period of reflection and spiritual preparation culminates in Holy Week, the week before Easter, which holds 4. …………… [SIGNIFY] meaning for Christians.

Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday, commemorating Jesus’ 5. ………….. [TRIUMPH] entry into Jerusalem. It includes the Easter Triduum, a three-day period that encompasses Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday. Maundy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper, where Jesus shared a meal with his disciples and instituted the sacrament of Holy Communion. Good Friday marks the crucifixion and death of Jesus, a 6. ………… [PIVOT] event in Christian belief. Finally, Holy Saturday is a day of waiting and 7. …………… [ANTICIPATE] for the resurrection.

Easter itself is a celebration of the resurrection of Jesus, a central tenet of Christian faith. It is believed that Jesus’ resurrection signifies the victory of life over death, hope over despair, and light over 8. ………….. [DARK]. For Christians, Easter is a time of great joy, renewal, and spiritual reflection, celebrating the promise of eternal life and the triumph of God’s love.

The word “Easter” itself has roots in Old English, meaning “East”. The rising sun in the East, bringing light and 9. ………….. [WARM], symbolizes the rising Christ.

Easter is a significant holiday celebrated by Christians worldwide, marking a pivotal moment in their faith and offering a message of hope, redemption, and the promise of 10. ……….. [ETERNITY] life.

 

Key: 1.crucifixion; 2. culmination; 3. prayer; 4. significant; 5. triumphant; 6. pivotal; 7. anticipation; 8. darkness; 9. warmth; 10. eternal

 

 

Discuss:

 

• How do you usually celebrate Easter?
• Do you have any special Easter activities or events that you look forward to each year?
• Do you think Easter traditions are important to continue or do you see them as outdated?
• Do you prefer Easter or Christmas?
• Is Easter less commercial than Christmas?

 

 

 

Watch and revise!

 

Easter_ A Time for Reflection and Renewal

 

 

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