Read the problems (1-5) and match them
to the doctor's advice (A-B). Two problems
are extra.
can’t concentrate well and always feel
hungry whenever I want to study.
I used to think I was doing well, but I am no
longer sure of that.
I don’t know how to take notes when I study
something.
to dedicate - give
all of your energy,
time, etc.
I feel that I am always
in a hurry and cannot
manage my time well.
I’m always afraid that I haven’t studied enough as I still make
some mistakes in my tests.
A
Dr Kant
Almost all students have such kinds of doubts. You have to regain your self-confidence.
Praise yourself for correct answers. Don’t blame yourself for mistakes.
Otherwise, it will even hurt your self-confidence. Find ways to improve your
mistakes instead.
B
Dr Thomas
Sticking to a routine by eating, sleeping and studying at around the same time
is a very good idea to help with that problem. Also, make sure that you don’t do
many things in a short period of time. It is effective to distribute your preparation
over the day.
C
Dr Nyssa
Don’t expect to be perfect. Otherwise you will fall into the perfectionist trap.
Take a piece of paper and make notes of the times you study during the day. You
will probably see that you have dedicated enough hours to studying.
2
A. Listen to the recording and complete the sentences. Use no more
than 3 words.
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The doctor explained that it was better to ★★★ well throughout the day.
The doctor suggested that I should prepare for my lessons at the ★★★ every day.
The doctor recommended I keep a ★★★ I study during the day.
The doctor advised me to self-talk ★★★.
The doctor warned me not to try to be ★★★ all the time.
The doctor asked me to ★★★.
B. Match the sentences to the doctors' advice (A, B or C) in Task 1.