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The passage discusses the Pomodoro Technique, which is a time management method invented in the 1980s. It involves breaking work down into intervals separated by short breaks, using a timer to focus in intervals of 25 minutes followed by 5 minute breaks, with longer breaks after every few intervals. Students and workers can use it to improve productivity by avoiding wasting time and focusing in short bursts.

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Level 1: True True Fals e True Fals e Fals e

The passage discusses the Pomodoro Technique, which is a time management method invented in the 1980s. It involves breaking work down into intervals separated by short breaks, using a timer to focus in intervals of 25 minutes followed by 5 minute breaks, with longer breaks after every few intervals. Students and workers can use it to improve productivity by avoiding wasting time and focusing in short bursts.

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Listen to the radio interview about the Pomodoro Technique and do the

exercises to practise and improve your listening skills.

Level 1

Match the vocabulary with the correct definition and write a–h next to the
numbers 1–8.
2. a timer a device that makes a sound or shows
a. you when a certain amount of time has
passed
6. an A-grade b. a student who gets the best marks at
student school
4. ‘to-do’ list c. having good judgement or common sense

3.productivity d. how much is being done or achieved

5. sensible e. a list of things you need to do

1. to go off f. to start making a noise (as an alarm or


signal)
8. to deserve g. to earn or merit something because of
what you have done
7. to waste time h. to spend time doing something useless

Level 2
Check your understanding: true or false

Circle True or False for these sentences.

1. The Pomodoro Technique was invented in the True


1980s.
2. Students and workers can use the technique. True

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


e
4. You need to break down your tasks into True
smaller sections.
5. Each break is called a ‘pomodoro’. Fals
e
6. Peter uses an app on his mobile to time Fals
himself. e
7. After four or five short breaks you can have a True
longer break.
8. Peter takes less time to do his homework True
these days.

Level 3
Check your understanding: gap fillх

Complete the sentences with a word from the box.

list breaks productivity five


item timer task time

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
the 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 off
items on your list as you finish them. After a few short breaks you can take a
longer break.

Level 4
Check your vocabulary: gap fill

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the word in brackets.

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.

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