Упр.2 Юнит 4 Урок 8 ГДЗ English Кузовлев 10 класс

Задача

II. READING COMPREHENSION

Read a story in which a girl says about her problems with time-management. For questions 1—7, choose the correct answer: a, b or c.

It was only the second week of school and I already had long-term project tasks. I had every class except gym. Every teacher had given homework but I was able to do some in my one free lesson. The problem was getting the rest done. I had a soccer game that afternoon. On the way, I should have been thinking about scoring goals and winning the game, but I was worried about homework. “When are you going to do all of this?” I thought. “You have a geometry task, a religion test and an English paper, all expected tomorrow!”
During the game, I was able to put my homework in the back of my mind. But when we got back on the bus, I began to worry again. Now I know you’re probably thinking, “Why worry? You have a lot of time to get your work done. It’s only six o’clock at night.” But I could not go home yet. I still had dance class until 9.30.
At dance, I was again able to clear my mind of my overload of homework, but I was not feeling well and it took all of my energy just to move. When my Dad picked me up, I was very tired and wanted to go to bed. Then he asked about my homework. That was when I started crying.
“Dad, I’ll never finish all of it,” I moaned. “I have so much to do and it’s already 9.30. Plus, I don’t feel well.”
“Calm down,” my Dad said. “Just tell me what you have to do and we’ll find out a way to get it done.”
He told me I would get everything done if I just relaxed. I stopped worrying because my Dad had helped me to understand how to manage everything, and he had also restored my self-confidence.
I went to my room and began my task. I picked up my diary to take one last look at what I had to do. “Don’t think,” I told myself, “just do. Don’t think about what you have to do or how much time you have. Just keep on working.”
I ended up getting everything done, but that’s not what was important: I learnt how to organise my time.
As young adults, we are active, with many places to go and lots to do. If we learn to manage our time wisely, we will be able to do more things that we want to do. I know that it seems like plans and calendars are only for super-smart and organised people. In reality, it is the unorganised and confused people who need help managing their time.
Organisational tools like these are helpful when you are scheduling appointments, dates and activities. By using them, you can see how much time you have and how many things you have to do.
Time can be managed in a simple way. First, write down everything you have to complete during the day, week, month, etc. Then, record the due date for each and how long it will take to do. From there, put each item into a time slot so that everything is given the proper amount of time. By using this method, you can be organised and have plenty of time to lead a stress-free, well-rounded life.

The girl was able to do some homework at school because …
- a) she had little homework.
- b) she had not all lessons that day.
- c) she had a long break.
Before the soccer game the girl thought about …
- a) winning the game.
- b) next day’s events.
- c) homework tasks.
After the soccer game the girl …
- a) had a good amount of time for doing her homework.
- b) had one more extracurricular activity.
- c) returned home.
At home the girl’s father helped her …
- a) to understand the importance of homework.
- b) to do her homework.
- c) to bring back her belief in herself.
The most important thing that evening for the girl was …
- a) that all her homework was done.
- b) that she was able to find time for relaxation.
- c) that she learnt some time-management skills.
From the girl’s point of view, organisational tools like calendars are for …
- a) people who can organise their day.
- b) very smart people who can understand the importance of them.
- c) uncertain people who worry a lot.
The words due date in the last paragraph mean …
- a) the day on which something is scheduled to happen.
- b) the day when you got your task.
- c) the correct information about a thing.