Episode Description:
Many times we procrastinate, or put things off, because of perfectionism. In other words, we often tell ourselves, “When conditions are perfect, THEN I’ll do such and such.” Of course, conditions are never perfect, so some things never get done. This episode tells you the old motto of the Cadbury chocolate company: READY. FIRE. AIM. Sometimes, you just have to get the ball rolling, and then make improvements. Learning a foreign language can open a whole new world to you, bring you new friends and experiences, not to mention possibly improving your career and financial prospects! When we think, “people should speak English,” we expect others to enter our world. But when we take the time and effort to learn a foreign language, we can enter THEIR world, and that makes all the difference. This episode gives a few tips and benefits regarding learning a second language.
Word for the Day: procrastinate (verb) to put things off for later, to delay things
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Check your listening ability.
1. At 1:38, Mr. Dreyer describes pulling a rabbit out of a hat. What does that mean?
A. This is meant literally. A pet rabbit was found in a baseball cap.
B. This means to have a hidden agenda or ulterior motive.
C. This refers to magic. He uses this as if to say “all of a sudden.”
D. This is to say painstakingly or with great effort.
2. What is an easy solution to combat procrastination?
3. Why is the motto for Cadbury Chocolate counterintuitive?
4. Ready, Fire, Aim. The best is the enemy of the good. He who watches the sky, never plants. What is the lesson we can learn from these quotes?
5. There were four instances in Mr. Dreyer’s life where he went months before naming the project or object. Which of the following is NOT one of these?
A. Dreyer International Academy
B. Roanoke Chinese Church
C. Shinzu International Church
D. Life App Podcast
E. the names of his four children
6. Which of the following is a synonym for “rudimentary?”
A. basic
B. complicated
C. flat
D. educational
7. Free Response: Why is it good to learn a foreign language?
Answer Key;
1. C. This refers to magic. He uses this as if to say “all of a sudden.”
2. just to simply get started on the task at hand
3. The phrase is “ready, aim, fire.” It makes sense that you would take your time to prepare properly and then go. Instead, the company’s motto is “ready, fire, aim.”
4. If we always wait for perfect conditions to make it easiest to complete a task, we will always be waiting and never complete our task.
5. E. the names of his four children
6. A. basic
7. Some reasons Mr. Dreyer provided are: new friendships, new experiences, improves your chance at getting hired.
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