B2 – Upper Intermediate
Fatigue and exhaustion are all too typical in today’s hectic society. Regardless of getting an apparent sufficient amount of sleep, many people wake up tired and drained. While many factors play a role to this tendency, doctors are highlighting a daily habit that often goes unnoticed, but can have an immense effect on our energy levels.
The link provided will offer an in-depth understanding of the habit doctors assert is secretively responsible for causing fatigue and explore the potential consequences it entails.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/daily-habit-making-you-tired_l_6442e319e4b039ec4e7ead02
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “sap” mean in the sentence, “Here are the biggest ways you might be sapping your energy — and what to do instead.”? Use this word in your own sentence.
- What does “nix” mean, “Experts agree there’s a seemingly harmless behavior you should nix.”? Give 2 synonyms for this word and use it in a sentence.
- What does “mess with” mean in the sentence, “Big, late-night meals mess with our body’s natural circadian rhythm. That makes it harder to get quality rest.”? Use this phrase in your own sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- What are some common habits that doctors believe are draining our energy levels?
- Does this article change your mind about your meal habits? Why/why not? Explain.
- What are your thoughts on this statement, “Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and supper like a pauper.”?
- Are there specific dietary habits that can contribute to low energy levels? Tell me more.
- What are some alternatives or healthier habits that can boost energy levels?
- Can adopting these energy-boosting habits have long-term benefits for overall health and well-being? In what ways?