UNIT 1 A new start

Using language

5 Listen to the conversation and decide what the speakers are mainly talking about.

Maisie: Hi Bruno, how are you finding life at senior high?

Bruno: Oh, hi Maisie. Well, it's OK, I guess. The one problem is that I just don't seem to have enough time for everything. There are basketball games, the music club, the school party...

Maisie: Wow, you've got a lot on. But it's more or less the same for me. And I find I always forget something.

Bruno: Me too. We need to do something about it. My father told me that I should make a to-do list. What do you think?

Maisie: It's a good idea to list the things we re going to do.

Bruno: And how about recording the time it takes to do the activities? We can then see what takes up most of our time and make better plans. What's your opinion?

Maisie: Great idea. And I've got two more ideas. Number one, only do one thing at a time. That way, you' II get things done more quickly. For example, if you do your homework while watching TV, it will just take longer to finish your homework. Number two, do important things first.

Bruno: Nice ideas!

Maisie: How about we try all of them for a week and see if things get better?