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Band 6+: Do you think it's important to take breaks when you are studying or working?

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Yes, I think it's very important to take breaks when you're studying because your brain needs it. If you have a lot of homework, you can use a technique called the Pomodoro Technique. This involves working for about 25 minutes and then taking a five-minute break or snack.

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Yes, I think it’s very important to take breaks when you’re studying because your brain works it and however you can write because your mind is illness. So if you have a lot of homework, we have a tomato plant. This tomato plant about 25 minutes you work and five minutes you take a snack or a break.

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