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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Article Level: A1-A2 Explanation: This article explains a simple rule for success: taking small steps every day. It shows why people delay action and how daily habits will help improve life, build skills, and reach goals over time. Commonly Used Words from the Article      1. Step /stɛp/ (noun): A small action or movement. [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Explanation: </strong>This article explains a simple rule for success: taking small steps every day. It shows why people delay action and how daily habits will help improve life, build skills, and reach goals over time.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color" style="color: #d89e00">Commonly Used Words from the Article</h3>
<p>     1. <strong data-start="2546" data-end="2554">Step</strong> /stɛp/ (noun): A small action or movement.</p>
<p>         Take one <strong>step</strong> every day.</p>
<p>     2. <strong data-start="2641" data-end="2652">Improve</strong> /ɪmˈpruːv/ (verb): To become better.</p>
<p>         Practice will<strong> improve</strong> your skills.</p>
<p>     3. <strong data-start="2743" data-end="2752">Habit</strong> /ˈhæbɪt/ (noun): Something you do often.</p>
<p>         Reading is a good<strong> habit.</strong></p>
<p data-start="4295" data-end="4383">    4. <strong data-start="2837" data-end="2845">Goal</strong> /ɡəʊl/ (noun): Something you want to achieve.</p>
<p>        My <strong>goal</strong> is to learn English.</p>
<p>    5. <strong data-start="2939" data-end="2948">Start</strong> /stɑːt/ (verb): To begin something.</p>
<p data-start="5466" data-end="5629">        I will <strong>start</strong> today.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color" style="color: #d89e00"> Phrasal Verb</h3>
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<li><strong data-start="3052" data-end="3065">Put off</strong> /pʊt ɒf/ : To delay something.<br />
<p data-start="4085" data-end="4255"> Do not <strong>put off </strong>your work.</p>
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<p data-start="297" data-end="405"><strong data-start="3179" data-end="3204">Take the first step</strong> /teɪk ðə fɜːst stɛp/ : To begin something important.</p>
You should <strong>take the first step</strong> today.<br /><br /></li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8d8c5ddbfcd296e7571c673feb528f46" style="color: #d89e00"><strong data-start="13" data-end="89">  The Simple Rule Everyone Knows but No One Follows</strong></h3>
<p data-start="94" data-end="331">Many people know a simple rule in life: take small steps every day. This rule is easy to understand, but many people do not follow it. They want fast results, so they often <strong data-start="267" data-end="280">put off</strong> small tasks. Because of this, they do not improve.</p>
<p data-start="333" data-end="590">For example, a student wants to learn English. They know they should study every day. But they watch videos or use their phone instead. They say, “I will start tomorrow.” Tomorrow comes, but they do the same thing again. This habit will slow their progress.</p>
<p data-start="592" data-end="816">This rule is important in many areas of life. If you want to be healthy, you will exercise a little every day. If you want to be successful, you will work step by step. These small actions will help you grow and feel better.</p>
<p data-start="818" data-end="1015">In the future, more people will understand this idea. They will see that small steps are strong. If you follow this rule, your life will improve. You will feel happy, and you will reach your goals.</p>
<p data-start="1017" data-end="1266">Some people think small actions are not useful. However, this is not true. Small actions can help you get better at something. For example, reading one page a day will help you finish a book. Learning a few words every day will improve your English.</p>
<p data-start="1268" data-end="1473">It is easy to begin. You can choose one small action today. You will do it again tomorrow. Soon, it will become a habit. Step by step, you will see good results. You should <strong data-start="1441" data-end="1466">take the first step</strong> today.</p>
<p data-start="1475" data-end="1650" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">In conclusion, everyone knows this simple rule, but not everyone follows it. If you start today, you will see change. Your future will be better because of your actions today.</p>
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<h4 data-section-id="1g4rvcv" data-start="2168" data-end="2203">   Simple Future Tense (Will)</h4>
<p data-start="2204" data-end="2262">We use <strong data-start="2211" data-end="2221">“will”</strong> to talk about future actions or results.</p>
<p data-start="2264" data-end="2309"><strong data-start="2264" data-end="2278">Structure:</strong><br data-start="2278" data-end="2281" /> Subject + will + base verb</p>
<p data-start="2311" data-end="2343"><strong data-start="2311" data-end="2341"> Examples from the article:</strong></p>
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<li data-section-id="194sal2" data-start="2344" data-end="2379">You <strong data-start="2350" data-end="2366">will improve</strong> your life.</li>
<li data-section-id="9hllt" data-start="2380" data-end="2414">You <strong data-start="2386" data-end="2400">will reach</strong> your goals.</li>
<li data-section-id="1ly6dww" data-start="2415" data-end="2456">People <strong data-start="2424" data-end="2443">will understand</strong> this idea.</li>
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<p data-start="2458" data-end="2515">  Use “will” for future plans, predictions, or promises.<br /><br /></p>
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<p>What is the simple rule in the article?</p>
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<p>Why do people not follow this rule?</p>
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<p>What will happen if you take small steps every day?</p>
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<p>How can you improve your English step by step?</p>
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<p data-start="3107" data-end="3187">What will people understand in the future?<br /><br /></p>
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