Pre-Reading Questions:
- Do you like making plans?
- How many tasks do you have in one day?
Vocabulary:
- list /list/
- finish /FIN-ish/
- important /im-PAWR-tnt/
- task /task/
- reward /ri-WARD/
[noun] a record of short pieces of information
I made a list of ingredients that we need to buy later in the market.
[verb] to complete something
I need to finish reading these books by tomorrow.
[adjective] necessary or of great value
The doctor said it is important to drink 8 glasses of water every day.
[noun] a piece of work to be done
I have some tasks to do today.
[noun] something given in exchange for good behaviour or good work
The teacher will give a reward to those who will get the perfect score on the exam.
What is a “to-do list”? A “To-do list” is a list of work that you need to finish at the end of the day. Clare Evans, time management and productivity expert, chose to call it an action list instead of a to-do list. She said to list down all important tasks that you need to finish to make your action list more effective.
Here are some tips that will help you make your ideal to-do list:
Keep it under control:
List no more than 10 tasks a day. Think of the tasks that you need to finish and how long you are going to do it.
Start with easier ones:
It feels good when you complete a task so start with the more simple goals first. But, remind yourself to focus on doing the important tasks.
How many lists?
Combine all financial, marketing, and people stuff to avoid trouble in your lists.
For every disciplined effort, there are multiple rewards
Giving yourself a reward is a great help especially when you are doing the things that you are not used to. For some people, completing tasks is a great enjoyment.
Practicing these tips will help you if you want to make your own to-do list. Take note of each tip and you will be more organized as ever.
Here are some tips that will help you make your ideal to-do list:
Keep it under control:
List no more than 10 tasks a day. Think of the tasks that you need to finish and how long you are going to do it.
Start with easier ones:
It feels good when you complete a task so start with the more simple goals first. But, remind yourself to focus on doing the important tasks.
How many lists?
Combine all financial, marketing, and people stuff to avoid trouble in your lists.
For every disciplined effort, there are multiple rewards
Giving yourself a reward is a great help especially when you are doing the things that you are not used to. For some people, completing tasks is a great enjoyment.
Practicing these tips will help you if you want to make your own to-do list. Take note of each tip and you will be more organized as ever.
True or False:
- According to the article, a to-do list is a list of work that you need to finish for the whole month.
- Julie Morgenstern said she prefers calling it an action list.
- You need to list no more than 10 tasks a day.
- Combine all stuff to avoid trouble in your lists.
- Giving yourself a reward is a great help.
Vocabulary Check:
Complete the sentences by using the words in the box.
| list | finish | important | task | reward |
- Take down all the __________ notes of the report.
- The man wanted to __________ the marathon today.
- The coach will make a __________ of participants who will join the contest today.
- She will give herself a __________ if she will pass the test.
- Our president gave us a __________ that we need to do for the whole week.