Bài tập Tiếng Anh Lớp 12 Global Success - Unit 5 - Phần: Reading (Có đáp án)

 happening. She starts work after that and keeps at it till 9 p.m., but not without taking 
breaks to exercise and take a siesta.
And not every writer writes at home. Poet and novelist Maya Angelou couldn’t. She 
used to check into a hotel room and put a ‘Do not disturb’ sign on the door before she 
started writing. But wherever you work, if you follow the advice of these writers and 
use your time wisely, you can get a lot done, or at least you can finish your work day 
faster and get away from your desk sooner!
Exercise 1: According to the article, are the statements True (T), False (F) or Not 
Mentioned (NM)?
1. Writers have more experience working from home than many other people.
2. Hemingway started early because he wanted to finish early.
3. Le Guin started writing at exactly 7.15. 
4. Fleming tried to write at least 500 words a day.
5. Murakami doesn’t use the internet. 
6. Smith doesn’t want to answer messages when she’s writing.
7. Evaristo likes to find out what people think about the news.
8. Angelou lived in a hotel.
Exercise 2: Match the phrases in bold in the article with the meanings (1–8). 
 1. keep away from things which take your attention a. deal with a/the challenge
 2. follow a plan or timetable, without changing it b. meet a deadline
 3. do a task by a particular time c. avoid distractions
 4. finish a large amount of work d. fall behind schedule
 5. stop giving attention to something e. get something out of the way
 6. be late in doing work or a task f. keep to a routine
 7. manage a difficult situation successfully g. lose concentration
 8. finish something so you’re free to do something else h. get a lot done
Exercise 3: Work in pairs and discuss.
1. Which ideas in the article are the most useful for you?
2. Which authors’ routines and habits are the most balanced?
3. Which writer’s routine is most like yours?
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