42.LIS - Procrastination

1. What is procrastination?

• Completing work early
• Postponing or putting off tasks until later
• Working consistently every day
• Doing extra work before a deadline

2. What is an example of procrastination?

• Finishing your assignment early
• Starting your assignment the night before it’s due
• Planning your work schedule ahead of time
• Working on your task little by little every day

3. Why do most students procrastinate on school assignments?

• They enjoy working early
• They manage their time well
• They wait until the last minute to start
• They get extra time from teachers

4. What does “pulling an all-nighter” mean?

• Staying up all night to complete work
• Sleeping early to be productive
• Finishing work ahead of time
• Taking breaks while studying

5. How did the speaker avoid procrastination in school?

• He wrote his entire essay in one night
• He divided the work evenly over several days
• He asked for an extension
• He copied from classmates

6. What is one way to avoid procrastination at work?

• Do the hardest task first
• Leave important tasks for later
• Work only when you feel like it
• Wait until your boss reminds you

7. What happens when you procrastinate at work?

• You feel relaxed and stress-free
• You forget about your responsibilities
• You keep thinking about the unfinished task
• You get more time to complete the task

8. What does “smooth sailing” mean in this context?

• Facing a lot of difficulties
• Working under pressure
• Having an easy and stress-free time after completing a hard task
• Giving up on difficult tasks

9. What is a common problem with personal goals?

• They are often too vague
• They are always easy to achieve
• They do not require planning
• They are never important

10. How can you improve your personal goals?

• Be more specific and measurable
• Keep them vague
• Avoid setting goals
• Wait for motivation to take action