B1 – Intermediate
In Japan, it is common to see people catnapping on trains or in their workplace during working hours. This is mainly due to the country’s long work hours. Recently, a Hokkaido-based company came up with a novel product to promote napping and space-efficiency.
Let’s read the article and know more about this vertical napping booths.
https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2309/230925-vertical-napping-4.html
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does the phrase “a sign of something” mean? “It’s time to break the stereotype that nodding off on the job is a sign of boredom or laziness.” Use it in your own sentence.
- What is the meaning of the word “ingenuity“? “Napping reduces drowsiness and improves ingenuity and creativeness.” Use it in a sentence and give two synonyms.
- Define the idiom “to catch forty winks“. “Office workers can now catch forty winks without a bed.” Use it in a sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- What is the Giraffenap pod and what makes it special?
- Give your opinion about Giraffenap.
- In your opinion, is vertical sleeping a good idea? Why or why not?
- Do you agree or disagree that a 20-minute nap is beneficial? Why or why not?
- Should companies motivate the workers to stop for a rest in the middle of their workday? Why or why?
2 replies on “Company’s Booth for Vertical Napping”
1. What does the phrase “**a sign of something**” mean? “_It’s time to break the stereotype that nodding off on the job is **a sign of** **boredom or laziness**._” Use it in your own sentence.
In my opinion “a sign of something” is a fact or action that explains a behavior
My car lately sounds weird. I think that is a sign of going to the mechanic soon
2. What is the meaning of the word “**ingenuity**“? _“Napping reduces drowsiness and improves **ingenuity** and creativeness.”_ Use it in a sentence and give two synonyms.
It is when you think quicky and have good ideas.
That guy has a lot of ingenuity because he always find the best solution
3. Define the idiom “**to catch forty winks**“. _“Office workers can now **catch forty winks** without a bed.”_ Use it in a sentence.
I think the idiom means to have a short nap
I prefer to catch forty winks more than long nap in the bed
# Discussion Questions:
1. What is the Giraffenap pod and what makes it special?
It is a pod where you can have a standing nap
2. Give your opinion about Giraffenap.
In my opinion it is a nice tool to have a nap in the office.
3. In your opinion, is vertical sleeping a good idea? Why or why not?
I am not sure, but may be it is a good idea because a short nap is better and if you are standing you won’t sleep deeply
4. Do you agree or disagree that a 20-minute nap is beneficial? Why or why not?
I agree because a short nap doesn’t cause downsiness
5. Should companies motivate the workers to stop for a rest in the middle of their workday? Why or why?
I think so, because humans need rest to be focus in deep work. It is better to have short time slots focused and switching with short time slots resting.
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