After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The new teacher urged the lazy students to turn over a new leaf. This means that the teacher urged the students to
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improve their behaviour
- turn to the next page of their book
- sir the leaves in the compost pit
- strike a balance between play and hardwork
The correct answer is: A
Explanation
"Turn over a new leaf" is an idiomatic expression meaning to change one's ways or improve one's behaviour.