IV. Fill in each blank in the passage with the correct word below. There are three extra words.

It seems that there is never enough time in the day. But, since we all get the same 24 hours, why is it that some people achieve so much more with their time than others? The answer lies in good time management.

The highest achievers manage their time exceptionally well. By using the timemanagement techniques in this section, you can improve your ability to ¹⁶ _______________ more effectively - even when time is tight and pressures are high.

Good time management ¹⁷ _______________ an important shift in focus from activities to results: being busy isn’t the same as being effective. Spending your day in a frenzy of activity often                                              ¹⁸ _______________ less, because you’re dividing your attention between so many different tasks. Good time management lets you work more smartly - not harder - so you get more done in less time.

Time management refers to the way that you ¹⁹ _______________ and plan how long you spend on specific activities. It may seem wasteful to ²⁰ _______________ precious time to learning about time management, instead of using it to get on with your work, but the benefits are enormous: greater productivity and efficiency, but less stress.

8.2. TEST 2 (UNIT 8)