【趣談英語】Stop wasting time
Read the text about how to study better and do the exercises.
Some people I know start off studying but they always end up doing something else. Here are some ideas that might help you. First of all, you need to take away all the things that stop you working. First, turn off your music. Music doesn't help you study. And put the dog outside! Every time the dog goes into your room, you stop studying to pat it. Also, have an apple and a glass of water on your desk before you start. Because then you don't need to go to the kitchen for something to eat or drink. Next, turn off your phone.Yes. It stops you working. If you turn it off, it's easier to concentrate. You can read your messages later. You don't need to turn off the internet on your computer. You may need it to look up information but you should turn off your instant messages.
Here are some more study tips that you might find useful:
Always study in a quiet place and have a clear desk! Have lots of breaks. I always study for thirty minutes. Then have a break for five minutes. I move my arms and legs and drink some water. Then I study again for thirty minutes. It's important to get up and move your body.
I hope these tips are helpful!
Activity 1 - Check your understanding: gap fill
Complete the gaps with a word from the box.
need waste start off
end up turn off look up
1. When you need to study, you don't want to _________ time.
2. It's easy to ___________ working well but ___________ doing something else.
3. It's a good idea to _____________ your music.
4. You can use the internet to _____________ information.
5. Make sure you have everything you _____________ before you start.
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