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Pair work.Complete these statements with the information that is true for you. Then complete information with a partner. Ask and answer follow-up questions.
1. As soon as I wake up in the morning, I brush my teeth.
2. Whenever I have trouble concentrating on something, I take a 10 minute break.
3. While working on a very difficult task, I try to concentrate on what I’m doing andkeep away from distractions.
4. After I’ve stayed out too late in the evening, I wake up late in the morning.
5. I become really exhausted whenever I do hard physical work.
6. I can never concentrate after a heavy meal.
7. I don’t feel awake in the morning until I wash my face.
8. I think it’s a good idea to take a short nap whenever I feel sleepy and have to do somework.
A: As soon as I wake up in the morning, I go running in the park.
B: Really? Don’t you eat anything before you go out?

More or less energy?
Exercise A
Which activities do you think raise your energy level? Which activities lower it? Put the activities in the chart, and then add other ideas of you own.
Doing vigorous exercise Having an argument Taking a brisk walk
Drinking strong coffee Playing video games Taking a cold shower
Eating a chocolate bar Sleeping late in the morning Taking a hot bath
Eating a large meal Taking an afternoon nap Watching television
Activities that raise energy levels Activities that lower energy levels
Doing vigorous exercise Raise energy levels
Sleeping late in the morning Lowers energy levels
Drinking strong coffee Raise energy levels
Taking an afternoon nap Raise energy levels
Eating a chocolate bar Raise energy levels
Taking a hot bath Lowers energy levels
Having an argument Raises energy levels
Watching television Lowers energy levels
Playing video games Raises energy levels
Eating a large meal Lowers energy levels
Taking a brisk walk Raises energy levels
Taking a cold shower Raises energy levels