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. Expressing approval

1 Vocabulary

A Look at the article about keeping a clean home environment. Choose the correct word in each pair
to complete the article.

i f r clutter / declutter in your home affecting your life? Some researchers have foundrlv
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] magazines and organizing / sticking to your life may feel like an enormous job, but you
! can neat / declutter your home a little bit at a time. Don't do it ali at once, and don't do it
' stick toit / atthe last minute before weekend houseguests are due to arrive. lnstead, take
! 15 minutes at the end of each workday to clean up a small area of your home. Make this t
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j activity a daily habit and stick to it / procrastinate. Say goodbye to clutter for goodl
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B p&tffi W{&mK Discuss the ideas in the article. Do you think clutter can affect a person's life? Explain.

Conversatirym

cor @ A Listen. What did Leo do? Why did he do it?

Michele: Hey, Leo. Your desk is so neat now.
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Leo: Well, I decided to get organized and tidy up my
work station because I can never find anything.

Michele: That's greatl And is that a calendar on your
computer screen?

- procrastinating and
Leo: Yes, it is. l'm always
doing things at the last minute, so I decided to
make a schedule for myself and stick to it.

Michele: l'm impressed. And how is it all working -
out for you? Are you getting more done?

Leo: Not really. l'm actually behind in my work because
l've spent the last two days getting organized.
And I think my desk is too neat now!

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Q e PAIRW&ftK Practicetheconversation.Thenfindthebestplacestoaddthesentencesbelowtothe
conversation and practice it again.

1, I can't find anything. 3. l've never seen you use a calendar before.

2. What happened? 4. lt will also help me be on time for meetings.

24 pair with VOCABULARY WORKSHEET 10