{"id":25983,"date":"2023-06-28T16:40:23","date_gmt":"2023-06-28T14:40:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/?p=25983"},"modified":"2023-07-03T08:04:59","modified_gmt":"2023-07-03T06:04:59","slug":"commuting-is-bad-for-your-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/2023\/06\/commuting-is-bad-for-your-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Commuting Is Bad for Your Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>B2 &#8211; Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The perils of commuting have long been underestimated, often viewed as an inevitable part of modern life. Whether it involves traveling by car, bus, train, or any other means of transportation, the daily commute has far-reaching effects on our physical and mental well-being. Despite being a routine aspect of many people&#8217;s lives, commuting, especially in crowded urban areas, takes a toll on our health that cannot be overlooked. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch the video and explore the various reasons why commuting is detrimental to our overall well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"It&#039;s not you. Commuting is bad for your health.\" width=\"580\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kfPNxNIDHrA?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What does the expression &#8220;<strong>be killing someone<\/strong>&#8221; means? &#8220;<em>The constant traffic during rush hour <strong>is killing me<\/strong>; it adds significant stress to my daily commute.<\/em>&#8221; Use it in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is the meaning of &#8220;<strong>grueling<\/strong>&#8220;? &#8220;<em>Enduring the <strong>grueling<\/strong> journey on overcrowded trains leaves commuters physically and mentally drained.<\/em>&#8221; Use the word in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What does the idiom &#8220;<strong>take its toll on<\/strong>&#8221; mean?  <em>&#8220;The long hours spent commuting every day can <strong>take a toll on<\/strong> one&#8217;s health, resulting in increased stress levels and reduced overall well-being.&#8221;<\/em> Make a sentence using this idiom.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What are some of the negative effects of commuting on our physical and mental health?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From your perspective, what measures could be taken to create healthier commuting environments and alleviate the negative impact on our health?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you think employers should offer flexible work arrangements to minimize the health risks associated with commuting? 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