{"id":32869,"date":"2026-07-01T09:32:48","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T07:32:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/?p=32869"},"modified":"2026-07-01T09:35:26","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T07:35:26","slug":"hydration-breaks-at-the-world-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/2026\/07\/hydration-breaks-at-the-world-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"Hydration Breaks at the World Cup\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

B2 \u2014 Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A hydration break is a short pause during a World Cup match when play is temporarily stopped. During this time, players drink water and rest. This helps them maintain body temperature and prevent fatigue, especially in hot conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, many people have expressed dissatisfaction with the said water breaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the article about the controversial hydration breaks at the World Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/breakingnewsenglish.com\/2606\/260622-hydration-breaks-world-cup.html<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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  1. What is a \u201chydration break<\/strong>\u201d? \u201dFootball fans worldwide are not happy about the introduction of <\/em>hydration breaks<\/em><\/strong> at the World Cup.<\/em>\u201d Use the idiom in a sentence. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does \u201cjeering<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cSpectators in the stadiums have been expressing their dissatisfaction with the breaks in play by booing and <\/em>jeering<\/em><\/strong>.<\/em>\u201d Use the word in a sentence. Give a synonym.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does \u201cconsternation<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201dThey are not the only ones to express their consternation.<\/em>\u201d Use the word in a sentence. Give a synonym.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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

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    1. What are the good and bad things about hydration breaks during a sports event such as football?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Personally, what is your opinion about the hydration breaks at the World Cup?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Do you agree or disagree, \u201cThe breaks disrupting the free-flowing nature and momentum of games.\u201d?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Share your opinion, \u201cThe breaks are mainly for commercial reasons.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. What is your opinion on this, \u201cGiven the financial benefits, it is highly likely that the breaks will remain a long-term feature.\u201d?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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