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

Mess equals stress. In homes and workplaces, messy areas are unwelcomed and seen negatively. Studies have shown that clutter has negative impacts on people’s mental and physical health. However, a business book is claiming otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s read the article and find out how mess contributes to efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/headsupenglish.com\/index.php\/upper-intermediate-students\/upper-intermediate-news-lessons\/upper-intermediate-business-lessons\/240-messiness-efficient<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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  1. What is the meaning of the word “slob<\/strong>“? “Every office has at least one slob<\/strong>.” <\/em>Use it in your own sentence and give two synonyms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does the phrase “organized mess<\/strong>” mean? “Take Karen Jackson, who admits that her desk looks like a disaster area. Yet it’s an organized mess<\/strong>, she says.” <\/em>Use it in a scenario.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What is the meaning of “filed away<\/strong>” in this context? “Filed away <\/strong>papers, on the other hand, usually end up forgotten.”<\/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. Do you agree with the connection between messiness and efficiency? Support your stand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. What are your thoughts on “organized mess”?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. What is your take on messiness in the workplace? Is it an acceptable practice?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. How do you keep your workplace organized?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. How does messiness impact business expense profitability?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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