The Group Project
Listen to the following audio
Answer the following questions
What problem did the students face while working on their project?
What does the expression “hit the books” mean in this story?
How did the teacher help the class get back on track?
What steps did the group agree to take to improve their teamwork?
What lesson about cooperation or time management can be learned from this story?
Read the transcript if needed
“Our teacher assigned a group project on the environment, and everyone had one week to prepare. At first, people were excited, but the work was harder than expected. Some students argued, and one forgot to bring his part. The teacher reminded us that it was time to hit the books and get serious. She told us to hand in a clear outline by tomorrow so we could stay on track. We agreed to meet again, divide the tasks, and try to work better together.”
How would you use the following expressions?
Idiom: Hit the books – we use this idiom when we need to study or prepare seriously.
Examples to use:
“I need to hit the books before tomorrow’s exam.”
“She went home to hit the books for her history test.”
“It’s time to hit the books if you want better grades.”
Phrasal Verb: Hand in – we use this phrasal verb when giving official work or documents to a person in charge.
Examples to use:
“I always hand in my homework early.”
“He handed in his report yesterday.”
“She is handing in her project now.”
“They will hand in their papers tomorrow.”
