PIRMĀ SEMESTRA NOSLĒGUMA TESTI
Simple Present and Present Continuous
Revise what have you learned before about Present Simple and Continuous!
The Simple Present tense describes regular actions and general truths.
The Present Continuous tense describes actions that are happening right now or are temporary.
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TIME EXPRESSIONS (or KEY WORDS)
What Role Models Do Young People Have Today?
Today, young people have many different role models. One common role model is a celebrity, because many teenagers follow famous people on social media. They like the celebrity’s style, character, or lifestyle, and sometimes these people can influence how young people behave or think.
Another type of role model is an influencer. Young people often watch videos, read posts, or follow a blog made by a blogger. They learn about fashion, sport, school life, or hobbies from them. Some influencers show their passion for music, art, or fitness, and this can inspire young people to try new things.
Some young people choose a leader as a role model. This can be a teacher, a coach, or another adult who helps them make good decisions. A leader can also be a mentor, someone who gives advice and supports them.
There are also role models like a hero from a film or book. These heroes show courage, kindness, or strong values. Many young people admire them because they want to be brave or creative like their favourite hero.
Finally, some young people look up to dreamers – people who follow their goals even when it is difficult. These role models show that it is important to believe in yourself and work hard for your dreams.
Today, young people have many different role models. One common role model is a celebrity, because many teenagers follow famous people on social media. They like the celebrity’s style, character, or lifestyle, and sometimes these people can influence how young people behave or think.
Another type of role model is an influencer. Young people often watch videos, read posts, or follow a blog made by a blogger. They learn about fashion, sport, school life, or hobbies from them. Some influencers show their passion for music, art, or fitness, and this can inspire young people to try new things.
Some young people choose a leader as a role model. This can be a teacher, a coach, or another adult who helps them make good decisions. A leader can also be a mentor, someone who gives advice and supports them.
There are also role models like a hero from a film or book. These heroes show courage, kindness, or strong values. Many young people admire them because they want to be brave or creative like their favourite hero.
Finally, some young people look up to dreamers – people who follow their goals even when it is difficult. These role models show that it is important to believe in yourself and work hard for your dreams.
Word bank:

celebrity — [səˈlɛbərɪti] — (noun) a famous person, especially in entertainment or sports; slavenība
The celebrity signed autographs for her fans after the show.

character — [ˈkɛrɪktər] — (noun) a person in a novel, play, or movie; also, a person's moral and ethical qualities; raksturs
The main character in the book is very brave and clever.

blog — [blɒɡ] — (noun) a regular record of your thoughts, opinions, or experiences that you put on the internet for other people to read; blogs, emuārs
blogger — [ˈblɒɡ.ər] — (noun) someone who writes a blog (= a regular record of someone's ideas, opinions, or experiences that is put on the internet for other people to read); blogeris, blogere
She writes a food blog in which she shares recipes, tips, and restaurant reviews. She is a blogger.

support — [səˈpɔːt] — (verb) to agree with and give encouragement to someone or something because you want him, her, or it to succeed; atbalstīt
We will always do our best to support our students to succeed.

influence — [ˈɪnfluːəns] — (noun) the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something; ietekme
His words had a big influence on her decision to study abroad.

leader — [ˈliːdər] — (noun) a person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country; līderis
The leader of the project explained the plan to everyone in the meeting.

passion — [ˈpæʃən] — (noun) a strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement for something or about doing something; aizrautība, nodošanās (kādai nodarbei)
He has a passion for painting and spends every weekend in his studio.

advice — [ədˈvaɪs] — (noun) an opinion that someone offers you about what you should do or how you should act in a particular situation; padoms
I need some advice on which computer to buy.

influencer — [ˈɪn.flu.ən.sər] — (noun) someone who affects or changes what other people think or do, especially on social media; ietekmētājs, influenceris
She is a popular influencer on Instagram.

decision — [dɪˈsɪʒ.ən] — (noun) a choice that you make about something after thinking about several possibilities; lēmums
She has had to make some very difficult decisions.

inspire — [ɪnˈspaɪər] — (verb) to make someone feel that they want to do something and can do it; iedvesmot
After her trip to Venezuela, she felt inspired to learn Spanish.

hero — [ˈhɪə.rəʊ] — (noun) a person who is admired for having done something very brave or having achieved something great; varonis
He became an accidental hero when he unknowingly thwarted a robbery.