BBC 6': Why do we procastinate?

What is the main topic discussed in the BBC Learning English program?

• Cooking

• Procrastination

• Traveling

• Sports

Fill in the blank: Procrastination is the act of delaying things that must be done until ____.

• A) tomorrow

• B) next year

• C) later

• D) never

According to recent research by DePaul University in Chicago, what percentage of people procrastinate so much that it interferes with their day-to-day life?

• 10 percent

• 20 percent

• 30 percent

Eshaan Akbar describes himself as a serial procrastinator without a shadow of a ____.

• doubt

• fear

• hesitation

Why does Eshaan Akbar say he procrastinates?

• He enjoys working under pressure.

• He is lazy.

• He has too much free time.

What phrase does Eshaan use to emphasize his certainty about being a procrastinator?

• Without a shadow of a doubt

• Beyond any question

• With absolute certainty

Sam mentions that his time management skills are OK, but he feels an emotional response when seeing a mountain of work. What does he think?

• How will I finish all this?

• I can do this easily.

• This is not my problem.

What theory supports the idea that putting things off is an emotional response?

• Theory of Relativity

• Theory of Human Evolution

• Theory of Gravity

• Theory of Impulsiveness

In modern life, being impulsive can lead to ______.

• Success

• Procrastination

• Happiness

• Wealth

Who is the comedian mentioned in the dialogue?

• John Smith

• Eshaan Akbar

• Neil Armstrong

• Sam Brown