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Exercise 1
Vocabulary
Direction: Listen and repeat after your tutor.
Procrastination
UK: /prəˌkræs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ | US: /proʊˌkræs.təˈneɪ.ʃən/
Meaning:
The action of delaying or postponing something.
- Procrastination is the thief of time; you should start your tasks early.
Efficiency
UK: /ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/ | US: /ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/
Meaning:
The ability to accomplish a job with a minimum expenditure of time and effort.
- Her efficiency at work earned her a promotion.
Prioritize
UK: /praɪˈɒr.ɪ.taɪz/ | US: /praɪˈɔːr.ə.taɪz/
Meaning:
To arrange or do tasks in order of importance.
- You need to prioritize your assignments to meet the deadline.
Time management
UK: /ˈtaɪm ˌmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/ | US: /ˈtaɪm ˌmæn.ədʒ.mənt/
Meaning:
The process of planning and exercising conscious control of time spent on specific activities.
- Good time management skills can reduce stress and improve productivity.
Exercise 2
Role Play
Direction:
1. Your tutor would play the dailogue. Listen carefully.
2. After listening, Read the conversation aloud.
3. Role-play the conversation with your tutor.
Situation: Sophie and Mia discuss the importance of managing their time well and how they deal with procrastination.
Sophie
Hey Mia, procrastination can be such a struggle, right?
Mia
Oh, definitely! I try to prioritize my tasks to keep it under control.
Sophie
That’s a smart move! Do you think being efficient helps with time management?
Mia
For sure! When I’m efficient, I can get a lot more done.
Sophie
Same here. What do you use to stay organized?
Mia
I rely on a planner and set clear daily goals. What about you?
Sophie
I do that too, plus I cut out distractions to stay focused.
Mia
Mia: Nice! It’s tough sometimes, but staying on track really pays off.
QUESTION
1. What strategy does Mia use to avoid procrastination?
2. How does Sophie manage her time effectively?
3. What tool does Mia use to set her daily goals?
Exercise 3
Let's Practice
Direction: Complete the exercise.
Play sound when student answers correctly.
Play sound when the answer is incorrect.
Prepositions of Time
Fill in the blanks with ( at, on, in or none )
1. The meeting is scheduled ___ 3 PM.
2. We have a holiday ___ Monday.
3. He finished the project ___ two days.
4. I will call you ___ the morning.
5. The deadline is ___ next week.
Fill the blank
Choose the correct answer.
1. ____________ is the thief of time; you should start your tasks early.
(A) Procrastination
(B) Prioritize
2. Her ____________ at work earned her a promotion.
(A) efficiency
(B) time management
3. You need to ____________ your assignments to meet the deadline.
(A) delay
(B) prioritize
4. Good ____________ skills can reduce stress and improve productivity.
(A) time management
(B) procrastination
5. When I’m ____________, I get more done in less time.
(A) efficient
(B) lazy
Exercise 4
Your Turn To Ask
Ask your tutor these questions
1. Do you procrastination?
2. How much value do you put on your time ?
3. How do you stay focused when working?
Exercise 5
Your Turn to Answer
Talk about yourself using the expressions you have learned in this lesson.
1. Do you procrastination?
2. How much value do you put on your time ?
3. How do you stay focused when working?
4. How do you usually manage your time? Do you use a planner ?
5. What are the consequences of procrastination in your life?
6. How do you prioritize your tasks when you have multiple deadlines?
7. What tools or methods do you use for time management?
8. Can you describe a situation where good time management helped you?
9. What are some common distractions you face, and how do you deal with them?
10. How do you balance urgent and important tasks?