LISTENING B1 “ORGANISING YOUR TIME”

 

Activity 1

a device that makes a sound or shows you when a certain amount of time has passed: A timer

a student who gets the best marks at school: An A-grade student

how much is being done or achieved: Productivity

having good judgement or common sense: Sensible

a list of things you need to do: “to-do” list

to start making a noise (as an alarm or signal): To go off

to earn or merit something because of what you have done: To deserve

to spend time doing something useless: To waste time

SCORE= 8/8= 100%

 

Activity 2

1. The Pomodoro Technique was invented in the 1980s. TRUE

2. Students and workers can use the technique. TRUE

3. The technique is a bit complicated to use. FALSE

4. You need to break down your tasks into smaller sections. TRUE

5. Each break is called a ‘pomodoro’. FALSE

6. Peter uses an app on his mobile to time himself. FALSE

7. After four or five short breaks you can have a longer break. TRUE

8. Peter takes less time to do his homework these days. TRUE

SCORE= 8/8= 100%

 

Activity 3

The Pomodoro Technique is designed to help people work effectively and avoid wasting TIME. It helps you to get the maximum PRODUCTIVITY in the time you have. First you have to break down each TASK into steps. Then you use a TIMER to organise your time into intensive work and BREAKS. You write a list of things you need to do, set the timer to twenty-five minutes and start working on the first ITEM on your list. When the timer goes off you stop work for FIVE minutes. Then you repeat these steps four or five times, ticking items off your LIST as you finish them. After a few short breaks you can take a longer break.

SCORE= 8/8= 100%

Activity 4

1. It is important to find the most EFFECTIVE way of working. (effect)

2. We can be more PRODUCTIVE if we work together as a team. (product)

3. Do you think that is a SENSIBLE idea? (sense)

4. I keep all my notes in SEPARATE folders. (separation)

5. You can use a TIMER to help you cook the perfect boiled egg. (time)

6. You will feel really SATISFIED when you finish. (satisfaction)

7. It isn't a very LONG time to wait. (length)

8. The Pomodoro Technique is a system to help you MANAGE your time. (management)

SCORE= 4/8= 50%

LISTENING B2 “ HOW TO STUDY”

Activity 1

Good study habits: Make a study timetable; take regular breaks; think long term

Bad study habits: Just read your notes, but don't highlight them or write anything extra; answer emails, text messages or Facebook messages immediately; work where there are distracting noises

Activity 2

The students will be taking exams soon. TRUE

A revision timetable could be from one to six weeks. FALSE

No one can really concentrate properly with music on. FALSE

You should try to forget about the internet, text messages, Twitter, Facebook, etc. while you're studying. TRUE

You should try not to have a break until you really need one. FALSE

Underlining or highlighting your notes is better than writing more notes. FALSE

Mind maps are good because they mirror the way the brain works. TRUE

The most important thing is to remember the information. You don't have to understand it. FALSE

SCORE= 7/8= 88%

Activity 3

1. Some of you are probably fantastic at studying, really organised and GOOD AT CONCENTRATING.

2. It's a good idea to have some kind of PLAN or TIMETABLE.

3. If you're studying for an important exam, it's important to think LONG TERM.

4. Make sure the place where you're going to study is COMFORTABLE, with no distracting NOISES.

5. If you have to work near a TV, you might have to use HEADPHONES to drown out the sound of the TV.

6. While you're studying, you should FORGET ABOUT the internet, text messages, Facebook, etc.

7. You should plan your studying and take regular BREAKS.

8. It is better to write notes, so your mind is PROCESSING the information more.

9. Mind maps seem to work in the same way the BRAIN works.

10. Which study method you choose all depends on your personal PREFERENCE.

SCORE= 9/12= 75%