Procrastination is a serious problem that can greatly affect a person’s learning
performance, career development, and even whole life. Some colleges now offer their
students courses designed to help them overcome procrastination. Business managers and
executives attend workshops or hire life coaches for the same reason.
    But what skills do these courses provide? Becoming more organized is useful to defeat
procrastination. Keeping to-do lists or work schedules helps one manage time and monitor
progress well.
    One tip is to line up priorities. After making your to-do list, you may have no idea
where to begin. Decide which are high-priority tasks and make them manageable. Then, stop
thinking and start doing. Give 100 percent of your attention and effort to accomplish those
pressing tasks.
    Another favorite strategy is to reward yourself when you complete demanding tasks.
Let’s say you have a movie on DVD that you really want to watch. Unfortunately, it is time
to finish piles of work. It’s tempting to watch the movie right away. Before you are finished,
imagine you will enjoy the movie and popcorn at the same time. That way, you are
encouraged to get on top of the problem!
    So even if you suffer from procrastination, there is no need to panic. The valuable
suggestions are available to help you successfully solve your problem.
【題組】44.What’s the purpose of this passage?
(A) To offer suggestions to people who want to stop being behind schedule.
(B) To introduce a course to college students who want to make better use of time.
(C) To list the reasons why people procrastinate.
(D) To inform the readers of the importance of punctuality.