VOA慢速英语:Students Get Motivation Straight From the Top

opportunity – n. a good chance for advancement or progress

motivation – n. the act or process of giving someone a reason for doing something

field trip – n. a visit (as to a factory, farm, or museum) made (as by students and a teacher) for purposes of firsthand observation

inspiring – adj. causing people to want to do or create something or to lead better lives

cool – slang adj. very good

heartfelt – adj deeply felt : very sincere

real-world – adj. of practical or actual experience, as opposed to the abstract, theoretical, or idealized sphere of the classroom, laboratory, etc. In the fixed expression real-world application “application” means “use.” So to have real-world application means to be useful in the real world, not just in theory.

awesome – adj. causing feelings of fear and wonder : causing feelings of awe : extremely good

come to the table - idiomatic expression : to meet to discuss how to solve a problem or end a disagreement

incredible – adj. difficult or impossible to believe : extremely good, great, or large

ally – n.  a country that supports and helps another country in a war

How have you motivated yourself to achieve a goal? Let us know in the comments section.