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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Working for approximately 260 days a year without going on vacation once a year could lead to burnout. Hence, taking days or weeks off work to relax is definitely a must for employees. However, not everyone has the privilege to go on vacation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read this article to learn about the no-vacation nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/worklife\/article\/20141106-the-no-vacation-nation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. What does the expression “to run thin<\/span>” mean? “I can definitely feel it when I need a vacation because my patience and tolerance for our guests runs thin<\/span><\/em>,\u201d said the career bartender.” Use this word in a sentence.<\/li>
  2. What is the meaning of “buck<\/span>” here, “”While some companies in the US do buck<\/em><\/span> the no-vacation nation trend, offering more generous time off to employees, or even requiring staff to take days off, congressmen are among the few Americans granted a number of days off on par with virtually every other advanced economy.”? Use it in a sentence.<\/li>
  3. What does “to take (on) the mantle<\/span>” mean? “Every now and then, a legislator in the US will champion the cause of guaranteed paid time off. Florida Congressman Alan Grayson has taken that mantle<\/em><\/span> several times.” Use it in a sentence.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. What do you think of this certain work culture?<\/li>
    2. Why are some workers becoming vacation-phobic?<\/li>
    3. Do you agree that American workers should have as much vacation time as Europeans? Express your thoughts.<\/li>
    4. How much vacation do you have each year from work? Do you think it’s a fair amount?<\/li>
    5. What would you do if your boss asked you to take more (or less) vacation time?<\/li><\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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