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B1 – Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s read the article and know more about this vertical napping booths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/breakingnewsenglish.com\/2309\/230925-vertical-napping-4.html<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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  1. What does the phrase “a sign of something<\/strong>” mean? “It’s time to break the stereotype that nodding off on the job is a sign of<\/strong> boredom or laziness<\/strong>.<\/em>” Use it in your own sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What is the meaning of the word “ingenuity<\/strong>“? “Napping reduces drowsiness and improves ingenuity<\/strong> and creativeness.”<\/em> Use it in a sentence and give two synonyms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Define the idiom “to catch forty winks<\/strong>“. “Office workers can now catch forty winks<\/strong> without a bed.”<\/em> Use it in a sentence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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

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    1. What is the Giraffenap pod and what makes it special?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Give your opinion about Giraffenap.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. In your opinion, is vertical sleeping a good idea? Why or why not?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Do you agree or disagree that a 20-minute nap is beneficial? Why or why not?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Should companies motivate the workers to stop for a rest in the middle of their workday? Why or why? <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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