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B2 \u2013 Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It might surprise you to find out that a person can be more productive if they are lazy. Bill Gates has often been quoted as saying, “I always choose a lazy person to do a hard job because a lazy person will find an easy way to do it.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the article to learn about the benefits of doing nothing and how to take advantage of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/tipsmake.com\/7-reasons-why-lazy-people-are-more-likely-to-succeed<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

  1. What is the meaning of the word “paradoxical<\/span>“, “This may sound paradoxical<\/em><\/span> in this age and lifestyle today.”? Use it in a sentence. <\/li>
  2. What is the meaning of the word “crammed<\/span>” in this sentence, “They have many ideas because their minds are not crammed<\/em><\/span> with common thoughts and responsibilities.”? Use it in a sentence.<\/li>
  3. Give 2 synonyms of “to some extent<\/span>“? Use this phrase in a sentence. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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

    1. What\u00a0are\u00a0the\u00a0benefits\u00a0of\u00a0a\u00a0lazy\u00a0employee\u00a0according\u00a0to\u00a0the\u00a0author? <\/li>
    2. What are your thoughts on this, “Lazy people can really do a lot of work and being lazy is sometimes an advantage.”?<\/li>
    3. Share your thoughts on this statement: “In order to \u00a0achieve great success in life, besides the natural talent, you have to know how to spend time wisely.”<\/li>
    4. How can working with lazy co-workers impact your work?<\/li>
    5. What\u00a0are\u00a0some\u00a0technologies or tools you use\u00a0that\u00a0let\u00a0you\u00a0relax a little at work?<\/li><\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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