Q197. Do you prefer to relax or to do another activity when you are taking a break from studying? A. Sample Answer I would prefer to relax when taking a break from my studies. First of all, there have been studies
done that prove that by doing less you are actually doing more. Furthermore, by taking naps or breaks
away from the office your productivity and performance will be boosted. How so you might ask? It’s
because we just don’t have enough time to do everything we want. So, then we overload our plates
and try to cram it all in at once. We might start off doing pretty well, but by the end of the day, we’ve
burnt all of our energy. As a result, our work has become less efficient, which requires more time
later to fix. If we would take a short break, then we could recharge our batteries and get back to work
more refreshed. On the contrary, if I would do another activity, like going on a bike ride, I’d feel
even more tired, which is counter-productive to my work load. All in all, taking a break completely
from studying will benefit you more than if you went out and did something else during your break
from hitting the books.
B. Create new sentences using the expressions below. (1) make contributions to
(2) serve the purpose of
(3) be instrumental in
(4) think to the contrary
C. Find an error in each sentence. (1) Taking breaks from time to time will improve your production.
(2) It is wise for you to save for a rainy day.
(3) It is foolish you to cram all the materials at once without taking a break.
(4) It is recommended that you took a break from time to time.
Q198. Do you prefer learning about movies before you see them or not knowing anything about them and being surprised?
