Listening Form 11

Are the sentences true or false?

1.The Pomodoro Technique was invented in the 1980s.

2. Students and workers can use the technique.

3. The technique is a bit complicated to use.

4. You need to break down your tasks into smaller sections.

5.Each break is called a 'pomodoro'.

6. Peter uses an app on his mobile to time himself.

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

8. Peter takes less time to do his homework these days.

Task 2. Complete the sentences with a word.

1.The pomodoro Technique is designed to help people work effectively and avoid wasting__________.

2.It helps you to get the maximum________ in the time you have.

3.First you have to break down each________into steps.

4. Then you use a______ to organise your time into intensive work and_______.

5.You write a list of the things you need to do, set the timer to twenty-five minutes and start working on the first________ on your list.

6.When the timer goes off you stop work for _______minutes.

7.Then you repeat these steps four or five times, ticking off items on your_______

as you finish them. After a few short breaks you can take a longer break.

Task 3. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the word in brackets.

1.It is important to find the most_______ way of working.

2.We can be more_________if we work together as a team.

3.I keep all my notes in _______folders.

4.Do you think that is a ________idea?

5.The Pomodoro Technique is a system to help you______ your time.