THE TIME WE HAVE LEFT

Watch the video titled “The Time You Have (In JellyBeans)” by Ze Frank.

WARM UP
Study the common daily activities below. Next to each activity, write how many hours or
minutes you spend doing each one. Discuss your results as a class.

1. Watching T.V. ___________________________.

2. Browsing social media. ___________________________.

3. Sleeping. ___________________________.

4. Eating. ___________________________.

5. Sitting down. ___________________________.

6. Exercising. ___________________________.

7. Brushing your teeth. ___________________________.

8. Cleaning your house. ___________________________.

9. Reading. ___________________________.

10. Cooking. ___________________________.

11. Socialising. ___________________________.

12. Shopping. ___________________________.

Discuss the following questions as a class.

a) What do the jelly beans in the video represent?
b) How did the video make you feel?
c) Do you think you could use your time more effectively?

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 VIDEO VOCABULARY
Match the words to the correct definitions.

commute chores groom charity satisfying

1. a routine task, especially a household one.

2. to brush and clean to keep one’s appearance good.

3. travel some distance between one's home and place of work on a regular basis.

4. feeling happy and fulfilled because your needs or desires have been met.

5. an organisation set up to provide help and raise money for those in need.

Complete the following sentences using the words from the exercise above. Then say if
they are true or false in relation to your own life.

a. I have a very long _____________ to work every day. I usually use public transport as
it is good for the environment.

b. After finishing the project, I received positive feedback from my colleagues, which
was very _____________ .

c. I donate to a local _____________ each month. I think that giving money to a charity
is more important than giving your time.

d. I think it is important to _____________ in order to look good. First impressions last!

e. My daily household _____________ include; washing the dishes, taking out the
rubbish bin and making my bed.

Practice using the new words by answering the questions.

1. How can you use your time effectively while commuting?

2. Do you enjoy doing any household chores?

3. Why is it important to groom oneself?

4. Name a charity that you think does great work, then describe what they do.

5. Describe a time when you felt satisfied outside of work.

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 LISTENING EXERCISE
Watch the video again, and then write down what the following numbers refer to. You
need to provide details for each one.

Number: Details:

8477

1635

3202

2676

1576

564

671

720

Discuss the questions related to the video:

1. Do you think sleeping less to live more is a good idea?

2. Do you enjoy eating, drinking, and preparing food? How could you enjoy this more?
3. Is your goal to spend more or less time working?
4. Is watching TV a waste of time, or does it have some benefits?
5. What household chores do you not enjoy doing?
6. Do you spend time caring for other people’s needs? Explain.
7. Do you think social media has impacted the amount of time one spends grooming?
8. In your country, is it common to spend time taking part in religious activities?

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 THE TIME WE HAVE LEFT
Task 1: Complete the quotes from the start of the video using the words from the box.

year adulthood roughly average life day sense

a. These are ________________ 28,835 Jelly Beans.

b. There is one Jelly Bean for each day that the ________________ American will live.

c. You might have more beans in your ________________, or maybe less, but on
average this is the time we have.

d. Here's a single bean. It's your very first ________________.

e. Add 364 more and you have the first ________________ of your life.

f. Now for a ________________ of scale, here are your first fifteen years. 5,475 days.

g. Which brings us to the threshold of ________________. And at that moment, this is

the time that we have left.

Task 2: The video ends by asking the following questions. Take a few minutes to read
and prepare your answers, then share them with the class.

1. How much of it do you think you've already used up?

2. If you only had half of it, what would you do differently?

3. What about half of that? How much time have you already spent worrying instead
of doing something that you love?

4. What if you just had one more day?

5. What are you going to do today?

Task 3: As a class, discuss how those types of questions make you feel. Make a list of
5-10 adjectives that fully describe your feelings.

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 MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR TIME
Task 1: Read the article aloud. Then complete the tasks on the following page.

Time is a valuable resource, and learning or hired professionals. This frees up your
how to make the most of it is essential for time for more important responsibilities.
success and happiness. Here are some
key strategies to help you maximise your Prioritise tasks: Decide which tasks are
time: most important. Use tools like to-do lists
or digital planners to organise your tasks
Set clear goals: Start by defining your and ensure you focus on the important
short-term and long-term goals. Clear ones first.
goals provide purpose and direction,
helping you prioritise your tasks and make Learn to say no: Recognize your limits
better use of your time. and prioritise your commitments. Learn to
say no to requests or activities that don't
Eliminate time wasters: Identify activities align with your goals or bring you joy.
that consume your time without adding Setting boundaries helps protect your
much value. Minimise distractions such as time and focus on what truly matters.
excessive social media use or aimless
web browsing to free up more time for Continuous learning: Invest time in
meaningful activities. personal development. Acquiring new
skills or expanding your knowledge
Practice time blocking: Allocate specific improves productivity and opens up new
time blocks for different tasks or activities opportunities. Read books, take online
throughout your day. By dedicating courses, or join relevant communities to
focused time to each task, you can avoid stay ahead.
multitasking and increase efficiency. Don't
forget to include breaks. Practice self-care: Take care of your
physical and mental well-being. Make
Delegate: Don't be afraid to delegate time for exercise, sufficient sleep, healthy
tasks that others can handle. Whether at meals, and relaxation. When you are
work or home, identify tasks that can be well-rested and energised, you can
assigned to colleagues, family members, accomplish more in less time.

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Task 2: Find synonyms in the text for the following words:

1. Crucial (P1)

2. Rank (P2)

3. Pointless (P3)

4. Productivity (P4)

5. Assign (P5)

6. Match (P7)

7. Gaining (P8)

8. Enough (P9)

Task 3: Answer the following question using full sentences.

a. How can setting clear goals help you maximise your time?

b. What are some common time wasters that should be eliminated?

c. How does time blocking improve efficiency and productivity?

d. Why is delegation important for optimising your time?

e. What strategies can you use to prioritise your tasks effectively?

f. How does learning to say no benefit your time management?

g. In what ways can continuous learning contribute to maximising your time?

h. Why is self-care essential for making the most of your time?

i. What are some practical ways to incorporate self-care into your daily routine?

j. How can acquiring new skills and knowledge improve your productivity?

k. What are some effective tools or methods for organising tasks and commitments?

l. How can setting boundaries help protect your time and focus?

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 SECOND CONDITIONAL QUESTIONS
Read the theory about second conditional questions, then complete the exercises.

Task 1: Complete the sentences below with would / could:

1. Who ___________ you have dinner with, if you ___________ have dinner with anyone
in the world?

2. What ___________ you change, if you were president?

3. If you ___________ have any job in the world, what ___________ it be?

4. What car ___________ you drive, if you ___________ drive any car in the world?

5. If you ___________ be any animal in the world, what animal ___________ you be?

6. What superpower ___________ you have, if you ___________ have any superpower?

7. If you ___________ travel back in time, which event ___________ you want to see?

8. If you ___________ have any talent or skill, what ___________ you choose?

9. If you ___________ have any fictional character as a friend, who __________ you pick?

10. If you ___________ have a conversation with any famous person from history, who
___________ you choose?

Task 2: Now, answer the questions above. Give as much detail as possible and have fun!

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HOMEWORK
SECOND CONDITIONAL QUESTIONS
Write answers to the questions in exercise 6 of the worksheet. Your answers need to be
written using the second conditional.

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 TO DO LIST
Write down a to do list for a normal day in your life. Remember to include all your
household chores, your commute to work and any other activities that you have to do.

● Wake up at _________.
● Make breakfast.

WRITING TASK
On a separate piece of paper, write detailed answers for the following questions.

1. Explain how you will complete your to-do list from the previous exercise effectively.

2. Why is it important to manage your time?

3. How can you strike a balance between work, personal life, and leisure activities to
ensure you have a well-rounded and fulfilling experience of time?

4. What are common ways people waste their time? How can one avoid this?

5. How can technology help people use their time more wisely?

6. What tips and advice would you give to a person who wants to improve their
time-management skills?

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