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What is the main metaphor used in the passage?
What is the main metaphor used in the passage?
- Life is like a bank account that credits us with time each day (correct)
- Life is a race against the clock to achieve success
- Time is a finite resource that must be invested carefully
- Time is like a currency that we need to spend wisely
According to the passage, what happens to any unused time at the end of each day?
According to the passage, what happens to any unused time at the end of each day?
- It is lost and cannot be recovered (correct)
- It is added to a savings account for future use
- It is donated to those who need more time
- It is carried over to the next day
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an example of realizing the value of time?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an example of realizing the value of time?
- A student who failed a grade
- A person who lost a loved one (correct)
- An Olympic medal winner
- A mother with a premature baby
What does the passage suggest we should do with the time we are given each day?
What does the passage suggest we should do with the time we are given each day?
According to the passage, what is the consequence of failing to use the time deposited each day?
According to the passage, what is the consequence of failing to use the time deposited each day?
Which of the following statements best summarizes the main message of the passage?
Which of the following statements best summarizes the main message of the passage?
According to the passage, what is the significance of the number 86,400?
According to the passage, what is the significance of the number 86,400?
What does the passage suggest we cannot do with time?
What does the passage suggest we cannot do with time?
Which of the following is NOT implied by the passage?
Which of the following is NOT implied by the passage?
What is the purpose of the examples given in the passage (e.g., a student who failed a grade, a mother with a premature baby)?
What is the purpose of the examples given in the passage (e.g., a student who failed a grade, a mother with a premature baby)?
Study Notes
Time as a Valuable Resource
- We all have 24 hours a day, and it's up to us to make the most of it.
- Imagine a bank that credits your account with $86,400 each morning, but deletes any unused balance at the end of the day.
- This bank is a metaphor for time, which credits us with 86,400 seconds each day.
The Consequences of Wasting Time
- If we fail to use the time given to us, it's lost forever.
- There is no carrying over a balance from one day to the next.
- There is no overdraft, and we cannot draw against "tomorrow's" time.
Appreciating the Value of Time
- To understand the value of one year, ask a student who failed a grade.
- To understand the value of one month, ask a mother who gave birth to a premature baby.
- To understand the value of one week, ask the editor of a weekly newspaper.
- To understand the value of one hour, ask lovers who are waiting to meet.
- To understand the value of one minute, ask a person who missed the train.
- To understand the value of one second, ask a person who just avoided an accident.
- To understand the value of one millisecond, ask an Olympic medalist.
Making the Most of Time
- We must live in the present and invest our time wisely to get the most out of life.
- The clock is always running, so we must make the most of today.
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Description
This quiz will test your knowledge and understanding of the importance of time management and making the most out of every second. It includes a motivational story about valuing time and using it wisely to inspire you to take control of your life.
