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Book 10 Unit 1 Managing yourself Extended Reading hourglass How do you understand the idiom “the sands of time”? This idiom refers to the passage of time. Time is like the sand in the hourglass. It passes through the small hole grain by grain without being noticed. What is TIME? Time is the progression of events from the past into the future. It's possible to move forward in time, but not backward. It can also be considered to be the fourth dimension of reality to describe events in three-dimensional space. It is not something we can see, touch, or taste, but we can measure its passage. Why is TIME so important? Time is the most precious commodity. And yet, we fritter it away on things that don't matter, on people who don't deserve it, and on activities that don't bring us joy. We only have a set amount of it. We can always make more money, but no matter how rich or poor we are, we can't make more time. That's why it's critical to use our time wisely and make the most of every minute. How to manage our precious TIME? P11-12 Find out keywords (logic & content) and topic sentences to help you understand the structure! importance Tips Conclusion Read Para 1 for Writing Skills: Why does the lecturer mention our daily allocation 分配 of time? The lecturer wants to draw our attention to the fact that there is merely a surprisingly limited amount of time for us to use every day. In this way, the lecturer successfully focuses our attention on the topic and makes the reader realize the importance of time management. Read Para 2 and complete the following notes. Keeping your stress levels to a minimum Boosting your performance improved self-confidence and a more positive outlook on life helping you throughout your adult life Read Para 3 to 5 and fill in the following table. ahead Thinking about upcoming events a monthly, weekly or daily to-do list well organized tomorrow’s lessons and after-school activities Organizing your personal space at home Prioritizing all your tasks Cl