Procrastination

Procrastination means delaying things we should do. In this lesson, moms will learn common phrases and useful vocabulary about procrastination and how to overcome it.

Do you procrastinate? I think everyone does sometimes. Some people procrastinate doing housework, and others put off paying bills. I sometimes wait until the last minute to do important things. Procrastination can be stressful. It makes simple tasks harder because they pile up. Have you ever tried to stop procrastinating? I try to make a to-do list, but I don’t always follow it. I wish I could be more organized. I also wish my family would stop procrastinating. I get annoyed when my kids don’t clean their rooms on time or finish their homework late. Maybe I should find better ways to stop procrastinating.

Vocabulary List

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

“Put off” → To delay doing something (I put off cleaning until tomorrow).

 “Piles up” → To collect and become a big mess (The laundry piles up when I don’t do it).
 “Wait until the last minute” → To do something very late (I waited until the last minute to buy a gift).
“To-do list” → A list of things you need to do (I write a to-do list every morning).

PRACTICE

Part 1: Fill in the Blanks (Vocabulary Practice)

Complete the sentences using the correct word or phrase from the vocabulary list: put off, piles up, wait until the last minute, to-do list.

  1. I always ______ doing the dishes, so they pile up in the sink.
  2. My laundry ______ when I don’t wash my clothes for a week.
  3. I shouldn’t ______ to pay my bills because I might forget.
  4. Writing a ______ helps me stay organized and finish tasks on time.
Part 2: Choose the Correct Answer (Grammar – Talking About Habits with ‘Should’ and ‘Wish’)

Choose the best answer for each question.

  1. Which sentence is correct?
    a) I wish I am more organized.
    b) I wish I was more organized.
    c) I wish I be more organized.

  2. Which sentence gives advice using “should”?
    a) You should not put off doing your homework.
    b) You should putting off doing your homework.
    c) You should not to put off doing your homework.

  3. Which is the correct sentence using “wish”?
    a) I wish my kids cleaned their rooms on time.
    b) I wish my kids clean their rooms on time.
    c) I wish my kids will clean their rooms on time.

Part 3: Writing Practice

Write a sentence using “should” or “wish” about procrastination.

Example: I should stop procrastinating and clean my house now.
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Part 1 (Vocabulary Practice):
  1. put off
  2. piles up
  3. wait until the last minute
  4. to-do list
Part 2 (Grammar – Talking About Habits with ‘Should’ and ‘Wish’):
  1. b) I wish I was more organized.
  2. a) You should not put off doing your homework.
  3. a) I wish my kids cleaned their rooms on time.
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