form 11

10/09/2026

 Continue the story. Write 5–7 sentences describing what Jake does next. Does he apologise? Do they make up?

"The Remote Control War"

Jake is fifteen years old. He has a younger sister, Emma, who is twelve. They share a room, a TV, and — most importantly — a remote control. Every evening, they argue about what to watch. Jake wants action movies. Emma wants cartoons.

Last night, Jake came home in a terrible mood. He had failed a maths test and his best friend had ignored him all day. When he saw Emma watching her favourite cartoon, he exploded. He grabbed the remote and shouted: "You always watch stupid things! You're so annoying!"

Emma started crying and ran to her mother. Jake felt guilty, but he was too proud to apologise. Their mother punished both of them — no TV for a week.

Now Jake sits alone in his room. He doesn't really care about the TV. He just feels angry and doesn't know why. He wishes he could control his emotions — but he doesn't know how.

First of all, let me congratulate you on reaching this important milestone. Today is not just the first day of school — it is the first day of your final and most crucial chapter in secondary education.

I know that some of you may feel excited, while others might feel a little nervous or even reluctant to say goodbye to summer. And that's absolutely fine!

But let me tell you this: this year is going to be tough, yes. There will be challenges, exams, and late-night homework. But it will also be the year when you discover how strong, smart, and capable you really are.

My sincere wish for you is not just good grades. I wish you curiosity — the desire to ask 'why' and 'how'. I wish you courage — to speak English without being afraid of making mistakes. And most importantly, I wish you support — because we are now a team, and we will go through this journey together.

So, take a deep breath, look around at your new classmates, and remember: this is YOUR year. Let's make it count. Welcome to Grade 11!"