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

In our bustling society, the notion of “doing nothing” may appear unconventional, or to some extent, unacceptable. However, these moments of idleness, free from work and responsibilities, can indeed be beneficial. Embracing the art of doing nothing offers an effective means to relieve the pressures and stresses of the modern world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listen to the audio to learn the benefits of doing nothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/learningenglish\/english\/features\/6-minute-english_2023\/ep-230615<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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  1. What does \u201cnecessity is the mother of invention<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cBoredom is the mother of invention, an idea based on the famous proverb,\u00a0necessity is the mother of invention<\/strong>.\u201d<\/em> Make a sentence with this proverb.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Define \u201clounge about<\/strong>\u201d. \u201cOf course, some animals have a reputation for lounging about<\/strong> \u2013 lions, for example, can sleep up to twenty hours a day!\u201d<\/em> Use this phrase in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does \u201cas<\/strong> busy as a bee<\/strong>\u201d mean? It may not look it, Neil, but I\u2019m actually as busy as a bee<\/strong>!\u201d<\/em> Use this expression in a sentence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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

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    1. Why is it important to find moments of idleness in our busy lives?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. What are some potential health benefits associated with taking breaks and doing nothing?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. What are the societal pressures that make it challenging for people to prioritize downtime?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Have you personally experienced the positive effects of taking moments to do nothing in your life? If so, how has it benefited you?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. What are some of your favorite activities or practices that you consider as “doing nothing” and find relaxing or rejuvenating?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      B2 – Upper Intermediate In our bustling society, the notion of “doing nothing” may appear unconventional, or to some extent, unacceptable. However, these moments of idleness, free from work and responsibilities, can indeed be beneficial. Embracing the art of doing nothing offers an effective means to relieve the pressures and stresses of the modern world. 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