A little bit of messiness – The key to unleashing your creativity

admin 2023年2月16日

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Pre-reading questions:

I will read each question. Then, please answer them.

講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。

Do people ever tell you that you’re not clean enough?
Does a messy or unorganized space make you feel stressed or overwhelmed?

Vocabulary:

I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.

単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。

strict /strikt/

[adjective] – strongly limiting someone’s freedom to behave as they wish, or likely to severely punish someone if they do not obey
My parents are very strict about my bedtime, so I have to go to bed early every night.

messy /MES-ee /

[adjective] – not tidy
My little sister’s room is always so messy that you can barely see the floor.

solution /noun/

[suh-LOO-shuhn] – the answer to a problem
My friend and I had an argument, but we talked it out and found a solution that made us both happy.

opportunity /op-er-TOO-ni-tee/

[noun] – an occasion or situation that makes it possible to do something that you want to do or have to do, or the possibility of doing something
I missed the opportunity to join the school’s drama club because I was late for the sign-up deadline.

creative /kree-EY-tiv/

[adjective] – producing or using original and unusual ideas
Sarah is very creative and likes to draw and make crafts in her free time.

Article reading:

Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

記事を音読しましょう。講師はあなたの発音とイントネーションを確認します。

Are you tired of living in a world of strict order and monotony? If yes, then it’s time to embrace a little bit of messiness in your life. Believe it or not, a chaotic environment can actually be good for your well-being and boost your creativity.

The brain is stimulated by messy environments, leading to the discovery of new solutions to problems and the creation of unique ideas. This helps break up patterns in your thought process and opens up new avenues for inspiration. If you work in a creative field, embracing messiness can help you think outside the box and unleash your full potential.

By embracing messiness in moderation, you can shift your perspective from seeing challenges as obstacles to seeing them as opportunities for growth and development. This shift in perspective can lead to increased resilience, motivation, and self-esteem, leading to a more fulfilling and creative life. So go ahead, let go of the need for perfection, and embrace the chaos! The key is to strike a balance between a controlled environment and a little bit of messiness.

True or False:

Read the sentences and identify if they are true or false based on the article.

文章を読んで、記事に基づいて正誤を答えましょう。

Embracing messiness can stimulate the brain and lead to unique ideas.
Messiness is only beneficial for those who work in creative fields.
Seeing challenges as opportunities for growth can increase resilience, motivation, and self-esteem.
Embracing chaos means completely letting go of the need for perfection.
Striking a balance between a controlled environment and messiness is important.

Fill in the blanks:

Choose the correct word from the table then fill in the blanks.

適切な言葉を選んで空欄を埋めましょう。

strict

messy

solution

opportunity

creative

The math problem was difficult, but I finally found the ______ by using the formula the teacher taught us.
Our teacher is very ______ with deadlines, so make sure you turn in your assignment on time.
If you use your ______ ideas and imagination, you can make a beautiful card for your friend’s birthday.
After painting the room, it was very ______, and we had to spend a lot of time cleaning up the paint spills.
If you work hard and prepare well, you will have a great ______ to pass the test and get good grades.