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E x tr a Re ading Comprehension Acti v iti e s (Unit 7, page 80) Comprehen sion Que stion s
A . Answer the questions, according to information in the article. 1. How can cleaning up ones workspace save time?

2. Why is it important to develop a routine?

3. How can a person use a list as a visual reminder to help him or her focus?

4. How does challenging oneself make it easier to focus?

5. Besides telling others, how can a person let people know he or she doesnt want to be disturbed?

6. How can a person help keep Internet news and incoming e-mail from being concentration killers?

7. How can you take a breather without leaving your desk?

Criti c a l Thinking Que stion s

B . Answer the questions, based on information in the article and your own knowledge. 1. What seven specific work / study problems are implied in the reading?

2. Which of these problems do you have? Is there anything youve tried to do to overcome them?

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Unit 7