Listening Comprehension

1. Is the sentence true or false?

The Pomodoro Technique was invented in the 1980s.

2. Is the sentence true or false?

 Students and workers can use the technique.

3. Is the sentence true or false?

The technique is a bit complicated to use.

4. Is the sentence true or false?

You need to break down your tasks into smaller sections.

5. Is the sentence true or false?

Each break is called a ‘pomodoro’.

6. Is the sentence true or false?

Peter uses an app on his mobile to time himself.

7. Is the sentence true or false?

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

8. Is the sentence true or false?

Peter takes less time to do his homework these days.

9. Complete the sentences with a correct list of words.

The Pomodoro Technique is designed to help people work effectively and avoid wasting 1)_______________. It helps you to get the maximum 2)______________ in the time you have. First you have to break down each 3)_______________ into steps. Then you use a 4)_______________ to organise your time into intensive work and 5)_______________.

10. Complete the sentences with a correct list of words.

You write a list of the things you need to do, set the timer to twenty-five minutes and start working on the first 1)_______________ on your list. When the timer goes off you stop work for 2)_______________ minutes.Then you repeat these steps four or five times, ticking off items on your 3)_____________ as you finish them. After a few short breaks you can take a longer break.

11. Choose the correct variant.

It is important to find the most.............way of working.

12. Choose the correct variant.

We can be more ................ if we work together as a team.

13. Choose the correct variant.

 Do you think that is a ............. idea?

14. Choose the correct variant.

You can use a ..........  to help you cook the perfect boiled egg.

15. Choose the correct variant.

 You will feel really .......... when you finish.

16. Choose the correct variant.

The Pomodoro Technique is a system to help you ............. your time.

17. Choose the correct variant.

I keep all my notes in ................ folders.

18. Choose the correct variant.

It isn't a very ............... time to wait.