FILE 1: QUOTATIONS (source:listenaminute.

com)

Some people I know are full of quotations, they have remembered hundreds of quotes from
Shakespeare and famous poet on politition=> politicians. They use them and meet on conversation=>
mid-conversation. i think that is impressive. I don’t think I can list => I could tell you 5 quotations, I
started=> studied Shakespeare at school but I cant remember a single quote, “to be or not to be,
that’s the question“was that Shakespeare. I know theres another famous froms Romeo and Juliet
about the name of the rose. Sometimes I see inspirational quotation on websites, I like these, they
make you think some of them are really clever. I normally see the quotation in the end of people’s
email=> some of them are really clever. Other places I see quotations are at the end of people e-mail.
Some of these aren’t so clever

FILE 2: A DESIGN PRESENTATION (source: learnenglish.britishcoucil.org)

Hi everyone. Thanks for coming to this short presentation on our new product design. As you know,
we have already developed our adventure shampoo to make it more modern and appealing. And we
have renamed it ‘Adventure Tech’. Our market research established the target as men in the 18-40s
range who like to be outdoors and also like technical gadgets, such as smart watches, drones and
things like that. We needed to create a bottle which appeals to that market

So today I am happy to unveil our new bottle design. As you can see, its designed to look like a black
metal drinking flask, with some digital features printed on it.

I would like to talk you through the following three points: the key features, sizing and our timeline
for production.

Firstly, you’ll notice it has an ergonomic design. That means it fits smoothly into your hand and can
be easily opened and squeezed using one hand. And, it looks like a flask you might use when hiking
outdoors. The imitation digital displays are designed to remind the user of other tech devices they
may have, such as a smartwatch or smart displays in their home.

I would now like to tell you about the sizes. It comes in two sizes: the regular size and a small travel
size. The travel size is the same type if design- a flask, also with imitation digital displays on the
bottle. We were thinking of starting with one and following with the travel-size in a few months, but
we’ve worked hard and both are ready now.

Finally, I’m going to talk to you about our timeline for production. You’re probably heard that we
have launching in two months. In preparation for that, we have starting the marketing campaign next
month. You can see the complete overview of all phases in this Gantt chart.

In summary, the bottle’s been designed for men who like adventure and technology, and it comes in
two sizes. The marketing campaign is staring next month and we are launching the product in two
months

Ok so any questions? Feel free to also email me for further information in case we run out of time.

New words or Pronunciation Meaning Examples

mispronounced
Gadget ɡædʒ.ət a small device or machine with Kitchen gadgets
a particular purpose
 Drone droʊn A low continuous noise that
does not change its note
Flask flæsk A special container that keeps
drinks hot or cold
Ergonomic ˌɝː.ɡəˈnɑː.mɪk Relating to the design or
furniture or equipment which
makes it comfortable and
effective for people who use it
Imitation ˌɪm.əˈteɪ.ʃən Made to look like something
else
Unveil ʌnˈveɪl To remove a covering like a
curtain from a new structure at
a formal ceremony in order to
show the opening or finishing
of a new building or work of
art
The drone of his voice
made me feel sleepy
A flask of coffee
Ergonomic design
An imitation leather
jacket
The memorial to those
who had died in the
war was unveiled by
the queen

FILE 3: BUSINESS NEWS (source: learnenglish.britishcoucil.org)

The first item in the news today is the recent elections that took place across he country. This was a
crucial vote, which may see a dramatic change in how the country develops over the coming years.
Overall, a 54.5 percent voter turnout was registered. This represents an increase of 11 percent over
the previous election and six percent above the previous election and six percent above the average
for the past 50 years. There has also been a slight change in demographics, with an increase in youth
turnout in the 18 to 24 to 29 years old blankets. Despite this increase, young people are still less
likely to vote than older people; 84 percent of voters in the 70 plus age group came to the polling
stations.

Moving on, the global digital powerhouse ONK today posted quarterly results which were above
forecast. Back in March, Tim Bolling, CEO, issued a profit warning over fears that there would be
looses following the recall of their leading product, the 40d device. In fact, the company posted
quarterly revenue of US$14.8 billion which represents an increase of 11 percent from the same
quarter year ago. They also announced that they had sold 21 million 40d devices over the quarter.
The company has provided the information that with this level of revenue, there will be a gross
margin of 34 to 35 percent, ultimately leading to as US$1.20 per share cash dividend awarded to
shareholders.

And in our final news item we ask, will we soon be saying goodbye to coins and notes forever? The
nationwide trend of using cashless payment options is increasing. There are a number of using
cashless payment options is increasing. There are a number of reasons for this development. A key
reason for this is a growing interest in reducing the number of items people need to leave their
homes with. As almost everyone carries a smartphone with them, and many people also have
smartwatches, the ability to pay or things using one of these two technologies is particularly
appealing. More and more retailers are accepting cashless payments and in some cases they’ve
stopped accepting cash altogether

New words or Pronunciation Meaning Examples

 mispronounced
Register ˈredʒ.ə.stɚ To put information, especially your I registered the car in
name, into an official list or record my name
Crucial ˈkruː.ʃəl Extremely important or necessary Her work has been
crucial to the project’s
success
Demographic ˌdem.əˈɡræf.ɪk Relating to demography There to demography
Poll poʊl A study in which people are asked The latest opinon poll
for their opinions about a subject puts the Democrats in
or person the lead
Gross ɡroʊs In total She earns 30.000$ a
year gross
Margin ˈmɑːr.dʒɪn The amount by which one thing if The poll shows that
different from another the government is
leading by the
narrowest of margins
Ultimately ˈʌl.tə.mət.li Finally, after a series of things have Ultimately, of course,
happened he would like to have
his own business but
that wont be for
sometime
Dividend ˈdɪv.ə.dend A part of the profit of a company Dividends will be sent
that is paid to the people who own to shareholders
shares in it
Shareholder ˈʃerˌhoʊl.dɚ A person who owns shares in a Dividends will be sent
company and therefore gets part of to shareholders
the company’s profits and the right
to vote on how the company is
controlled

FILE 4: BABYSITTING (source:listenaminute)

I loved babysitting when I was younger. It was a really easy way to make money. All I had to do was sit
in my neighbour’s house and look after the kids. That was the easy bit, because the kids were usually
asleep in bed. The parents would give me a lot of money for watching DVDs and eating snacks. When
I was even younger, I liked it when my babysitter came round. She would always play games with us
and let us stay up late. She would send us to bed just before my parents came home. I know in some
countries, babysitting isn’t so common. It isn’t part of the culture. I suppose that’s not such a bad
thing. I read a lot in the papers nowadays about babysitters hitting the children because they don’t
sleep. That’s really bad.

FILE 5: THE BEATLES’LAST SONG (source: breakingnewsenglish)

The Beatles have released the last song they recorded. The song is titled "Now and Then". It was
written by John Lennon in 1977. He sang it at the piano and recorded it in 1979 at his home. The
other Beatles added to the track over the years. Recording engineers used AI technology to bring the
song to life, resulting in a sound like the four Beatles recorded it together in a studio. The song has
been released as a double-A side single. The flip side of the record is a new mix of the band's first
single "Love Me Do". This was first released in 1962. "Now and Then" will also be the final track on a
new edition of the Beatles' legendary greatest hits "blue" album. This is a collection of their classics
from 1967-1970.

Beatles member Paul McCartney spoke to reporters about the new song. He said: "It's quite
emotional. And we all play on it. It's a genuine Beatles recording." He spoke about his excitement at
being able to release a new song, saying: "In 2023, to still be working on Beatles music, and to
release a new song the public haven't heard, I think it's an exciting thing." McCartney was also
excited about hearing John Lennon's voice. He said it was "crystal clear". Lennon was shot dead by a
fan outside his New York home in 1980. Beatles drummer Ringo Starr said recording the song was,
"the closest we'll ever come to having [John Lennon] back in the room". He said it was, "very
emotional for all of us".

New words or Pronunciatio Meaning Examples

mispronounc n
ed
New mix of
Legendary ˈledʒ.ən.dri very famous and admired or spoken ab He became editor of the
out: legendary Irish journal "T
he Bell".
Genuine ˈdʒen.ju.ɪn If something is genuine, it If it is a genuine
is real and exactly what it appears to Michelangelo drawing, it
be: will sell for millions.
Emotional for Cảm động vì ai đó
sb

FILE 6: A STUDY ON LEARING PERSISTENCE (source:miniielts)

Today I'm going to talk about my research on learner persistence => persistence. Let me first
introduce why I wanted to carry out such research. As a university teacher, I found learners’
responses to certain things vary a lot. For example, some students may completely give up their
degree studies because of a temporary illness, while others may overcome all kinds of difficulties and
try their best to continue their studies. The latter are the students with learner persistence, and this
is the group that I'm particularly interested in. To do the research, first I selected my undergraduate
students as the research sample with a total of 200 people. All the students selected were seniors
and they had already stayed in the course very well. Although the sample was drawn from a range of
ages, there were deliberately a large number of mature students. And there was one thing in
common: all of those students were living at home in the local region. I wanted to maintain this
element of consistency, so I didn't include those coming from outside this area. Then I designed a
questionnaire that aimed to find out what their concerns had been, when they began the course and
then what had made them stick at the three years studies in university. Findings from the first section
pointed out that there were different concerns when they started their university studies. For
example, …

New Pronunci Meaning Examples

words or ation
misprono
 unced
Persistenc pə the fact that someone Her persistence
e ˈsɪs.təns or something persists and enthusiasm have helped the group to achie
ve its international success.
Temporar
y illness
Total of
A range
of
Deliberat dɪ intentionally: I'm sure he says these things deliberately
ely ˈlɪb.ər.ət. to annoy me.
li
Consisten kən the physical nature of Melt the chocolate to
cy ˈsɪs.tən.s a substance, especially a pouring (= easy to pour) consistency.
i a thick liquid,
for example by
being thick or thin, smo
oth or lumpy, etc.:

EXERCISE 7: WOMEN’S DAY OFF (source: https://breakingnewsenglish.com/)

Women across Iceland joined their prime minister in going on strike on Tuesday. The action was part
of a campaign for greater gender equality in the country. Prime minister Katrin Jakobsdottir told
reporters why she took part in the "Women's Day Off". She said: "As you know, we have not yet
reached our goals of full gender equality and we are still tackling the gender-based wage gap, which
is unacceptable in 2023." A spokeswoman for the day off said: "On 24 October, all women in Iceland
were encouraged to stop work, both paid and unpaid. For the whole day, women (and non-binary
people) went on strike, to demonstrate the importance of their contribution to society."

Yesterday was the seventh time that women in Iceland have gone on strike. It was the first such
action in nearly 50 years. The last strike was in 1975, when 90 per cent of women did not go to work
and did not do housework. The following year, Iceland passed an equal pay law. In 1980, Iceland
became the first country in Europe to elect a woman as head of state. According to the World
Economic Forum, Iceland has had the smallest gender gap of any country for 14 years in a row.
Despite this, Ms Jakobsdottir, said there is still a long way to go. She wants women's pay to be equal
to men's pay. She also wants a reduction in gender-based violence. Ms Jakobsdottir said this was a
"priority" for her government to tackle.

New words Pronunciatio Meaning Examples

or n
mispronou
nced
Prime ˌpraɪm The leader of The prime minister's speech produced an
minister ˈmɪn.ɪ.stər the government in angry response from the opposition
some countries
going on
strike
Gender- Khoảng cách tiền
based wage lương theo giới tính
gap
 spokeswom ˈspəʊks a woman who a
an ˌwʊm.ən is chosen to speak offic spokeswoman for the environmental grou
ially for p Greenpeace
a group or organization
:
Non-binary ˌnɒn not simply one thing or We really need a different working system,
ˈbaɪ.nər.i another: a non-binary one that doesn’t make
you choose between a career and
taking time out to have kids.
Gender- ˌdʒen.də.beɪ violence aimed at People are talking more about gender-
based st ˈvaɪə.ləns someone because based violence, and recognizing that it
violence of their gender identity is pervasive across all societies.
:

EXERCISE 8: TAI CHI & PARKINSON’S (source: https://breakingnewsenglish.com/)

Researchers have found that the Chinese martial art of tai chi could slow down the progression of
Parkinson's disease by years. Tai chi, with its slow, meditative and deliberate movements, is known to
benefit physical and mental well-being. Doctors from the Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of
Medicine conducted a five-year study on people with Parkinson's. The researchers discovered that
the condition progressed at a slower rate in those who practiced tai chi. They observed fewer falls,
and less dizziness and back pain in the tai chi practitioners. The researchers also noted that the
cognitive function of the test participants who regularly practiced tai chi deteriorated more slowly.

Parkinson's disease is a brain disorder that affects the nerves and muscles. It progressively causes
unintended or uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and
coordination. People with Parkinson's may eventually have difficulties walking and talking. One of the
most famous people with Parkinson's was the heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali. The
researchers suggest that doing tai chi could keep symptoms of Parkinson's at bay for years. They said:
"The long-term beneficial effect of tai chi on Parkinson's could prolong the time without disability,
leading to a higher quality of life, a lower burden for caregivers and a reduction in drug use."

New Pronunci Meaning Examples

words or ation
misprono
unced
Progressio ˌpraɪm the act of changing to the She'd
n ˈmɪn.ɪ.stə next stage of development: always worked with old people so bec
r oming a nurse was
a logical/natural progression.
Meditativ ˈmed.ɪ.tə involving meditation (= She closed her eyes and went into a
e .tɪv giving your attention to one meditative trance.
thing as a religious activity or
to relax):
Deliberate Hành đọng cố gắng
movemen
ts
 Dizziness ˈdɪz.i.nəs a temporary feeling that your se The sight of blood may cause dizzines
nse of balance is not good and s in some people.
that you may fall down
Deteriorat dɪ to become worse: She was taken
ed ˈtɪə.ri.ə.r into hospital last week when
eɪt her condition suddenly deteriorated.
Unintende ˌʌn.ɪn not intended: The group argues that many of
d ˈten.dɪd the proposed reforms will have
unintended consequences.
Stiffness ˈstɪf.nəs the quality of being Her initial stiffness began to wear off
very formal and not relaxed as we got to know her.
Prolong Kéo dài thời gian
the time
Caregivers ˈkeə someone who takes care of She is able to take care of
ˌɡɪv.ər a person who is young, old, ill, her husband at home with the help of
or disabled (= having several caregivers.
an illness, injury,
or condition that makes
it difficult for them to do some
things that other people do),
either as
a family member or friend, or as
a job

EXERCISE 9: BED POVERTY (source: breakingnewsenglish)

A children's charity has reported that more than a million children in the UK live in 'Bed poverty'. This
means they have no bed of their own to sleep in. They either sleep on the floor or share a bed with
parents or siblings. The charity, Barnardo's, said bed poverty is a result of people becoming poorer.
The cost of living has greatly increased in the UK. Rising food prices and higher gas and electricity
bills mean people on low incomes cannot afford basic items. Barnardo's said for…, a bed is now a
"luxury" item. It said around 700,000 children are sharing beds, while 440,000 children sleep on
the…. This makes children tired, so it is difficult for them to concentrate at school.

Lynn Perry, the CEO of Barnardo's, said bed poverty was just one sign that many people in Britain are
struggling. She said: "Bed poverty is just one aspect of child poverty." She added that it highlights the
painful challenges that many parents face. She said parents do not have enough money "to afford
the essentials needed to raise happy and healthy children". She said: "Families in crisis are having to
prioritise essentials such as food, heating and electricity over things like replacing mouldy bedding or
fixing a rotten or broken bed." Ms Perry warned that bed poverty is affecting children's mental
health. She called on the government to take "urgent action to address these deep-rooted issues".

New words or Pronunciation Meanings Examples

mispronounced
A result of Kết cục
The cost of Cái giá của
Concentrate at Tập trung vào
Mouldy ˈməʊl.d covered with mould Now they want to give
something to the
landlords, and what
 they have given is
a mouldy old turnip.
Rotten ˈrɒt.ən decayed The room smelled of
rotten vegetables.
Deep-rooted issue

EXERCISE 10: SCIENTIST FINE ALTERNATIVE OF PALM OIL (source: breakingnewsenglish)

Palm oil is used in many things we eat and use every day. It is in food, in beauty products, and in
biofuel. However, producing palm oil leads to environmental damage because of deforestation. A
team of researchers in Scotland believe they have found an alternative to palm oil. Scientists from
Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh have created a wholly plant-based oil that is better for the
environment and for our health. The university's new PALM-ALT product is 70 per cent better for the
environment. This is because it is more sustainable and leads to less biodiversity loss. It is also
healthier than palm oil, with 80 per cent less saturated fat and 30 per cent fewer calories.

The researchers believe their work could change how things are made. Around half of all the food
and cosmetics we currently buy contain palm oil. The use of palm oil is growing, so more trees have
to be cut down in tropical countries. PALM-ALT is made from a by-product from the linseed flower
and rapeseed oil. Researcher Catriona Liddle spoke to the BBC about PALM-ALT. She called it the……
=> "holy grail" to replace palm oil. She found it does the same things palm oil does. She said: "We've
put it through some special sensory testing to see if a panel can tell the difference between our
product and traditional palm [oil], and they can't." She is now hoping businesses will start using it
instead of regular palm oil.

New words pronuncia Meaning Examples

or tion
mispronou
nced
Lead to Dẫn đến
Wholly ˈhəʊl.li completely The plan to build the road through the forest is
wholly misconceived.
Better for
Saturated ˈsætʃ.ər.eɪ. completely wet The drainage system prevents the soil from bec
tɪd oming saturated
Linseed ˈlɪn.siːd a type of flax plant (= They produced 3 million gallons of biodiesel
a plant with blue flo from oils of soya beans, linseed, sunflowers and
wers) or the seed of other plants
this plant, which can
be eaten as food and
used
to produce oil that is
used for making
some materials and
for protecting wood

EXERCISE 11: UK GOERNMENT IN GEOGRAPHY OF ENGLAND FAIL (source: breakingnewsenglish)

The UK government has issued a report on its rail network that contains mistakes and questionable
promises. The 36-page prospectus is titled "Network North". It was issued in the wake of Prime
Minister Rishi Sunak scrapping the major HS2 infrastructure project – a high-speed rail link
connecting the northern city of Manchester to the south. The front cover of the publication seems to
have relocated Manchester 70 km north-west. Network North also committed to upgrading a road
called the A259. However, this road is on the south coast of England. Among other bloopers, the
report vowed to extend a tram network to Manchester airport. The airport link actually opened in
2014.

Government critics were dumbfounded and dismayed at the scrapping of the HS2 rail link. The line
was announced with great fanfare by the Conservative government in 2012. HS2 was a major
component in efforts to "level up" the north. Abandoning the link is seen as Mr Sunak's latest U-turn
on a policy initiative. Just a year ago, he was committed to the project. Many people say it shows the
government's disregard for the north of England. They lament railway lines in the north being
"Victorian" – over a century old. The High Speed Rail Group said: "Every other major European
country has managed to build a high-speed rail network, recognizing it's a vital part of a modern
society and economy."

New words Pronuncia Meaning Examples

or tion
mispronou
nced
Prospectus prə a document giving details of You will find details of
ˈspek.təs a college, school, all our courses in the
or business and its activities prospectus.
Scrapping skræp to not continue with a system or plan They're considering scra
pping
the tax and raising the m
oney in other ways
Bloopers ˈbluː.pə a funny mistake made by an actor during Many theatrical motion
the making of pictures feature bloopers
a film or television programme and during the end credits.
usually removed before
the film or programme is shown
Dumbfound ˌdʌm so shocked that you cannot speak He was
ed ˈfaʊn.dɪd dumbfounded by the all
egations.
Dismayed dɪˈsmeɪd feeling unhappy and disappointed I was dismayed
to discover that
he'd lied.
Fanfare ˈfæn.feə a loud, short piece of music played on bras Let us consider the
s instruments, often announcement, to great
to announce something important fanfares—literally—of
the change to an ethical
foreign policy.
Major
component
Lament ləˈment to express sadness and feeling sorry about The poem opens by
something: lamenting (over) the dea
th of a young man.
 EXERCISE 12: CUBIC HOUSES ( https://mini-ielts.com/ )

Lecture abt the cube houses, iconic architectural complex in Rotterdam. its unique design features.
Each Cube house has a space of 100sq meters and divided into three floors, very…….to see. tilted
residences constructed on three concrete pillars. whole construction made of 38 cube units,
connected with 2 super sized cubes. One larger cubes developed as architecture school and another
building built between it and warehouse. Standing at three floors tall. The ground floor is the
entrance. When you enter a cube house, the first thing to get used to is that all the walls are slanted.
You must take a narrow staircase to reach the lower floor. This level and the top level are both
triangle shaped. The lower level contains an open kitchen and a living room. The medium level house
is a bathroom and two bedrooms, while the top level provides a great view. Since the apex of the
room is a three sided pyramid with windows all around. In some cases, the top floor is used as a
small rooftop garden, and as you enter the top half of the structure, your initial inclination well be to
mind your head. Now that you know the history and design features behind these odd looking
houses, you might be thinking about how it is to live in them……. In 2009, the Rotterdam based
personal architecture BNA converted one of the larger cubes for one of the leading stock hostel
chains in the Netherlands. Today, the hostel invite everyone to experience what it s like to live in a
cube house and enjoy a stunning panoramic………. of the surrounding area. What attracts guests
most is its ideal location, with a major railway station within a five minute walk. The accommodation
is also offered at a fair price, which appeals to visitors both from home and abroad.

New words or Pronunciation Meaning Examples

mispronounced
Pyramid /ˈpɪr.ə.mɪd/ a solid object with The acrobats formed a
a square base and pyramid by standing on each
four triangular sides that other's shoulders.
form a point at the top
Inclination /ˌɪn.kləˈneɪ.ʃən/ a feeling that you want to do My own inclination would
a particular thing, or be to look for another job.
the fact that you prefer or are
more likely to do
a particular thing

EXERCISE 13: PALM-ALT OIL (source: breakingnewsenglish)

Palm oil is used in many things we eat and use every day. It is in food, in beauty products, and in
biofuel. However, producing palm oil leads to environmental damage because of deforestation. A
team of researchers in Scotland believe they have found an alternative to palm oil. Scientists from
Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh have created a wholly plant-based oil that is better for the
environment and for our health. The university's new PALM-ALT product is 70 per cent better for the
environment. This is because it is more sustainable and leads to less biodiversity loss. It is also
healthier than palm oil, with 80 per cent less saturated fat and 30 per cent fewer calories.

The researchers believe their work could change how things are made. Around half of all the food
and cosmetics we currently buy contain palm oil. The use of palm oil is growing, so more trees have
to be cut down in tropical countries. PALM-ALT is made from a by-product from the linseed flower
and rapeseed oil. Researcher Catriona Liddle spoke to the BBC about PALM-ALT. She called it the
"holy grail" to replace palm oil. She found it does the same things palm oil does. She said: "We've put
it through some special sensory testing to see if a panel can tell the difference between our product
and traditional palm [oil], and they can't." She is now hoping businesses will start using it instead of
regular palm oil.

New words Pronunciation Meaning Examples

or
mispronoun
ced
Deforestatio /diːˌfɔːr.ə the cutting down of trees in The common assumption that if
n ˈsteɪ.ʃən/ a large area, or there is national deforestation,
the destruction of forests by pe then there is a felt need to plant
ople: trees, needs to be reexamined

wholly ˈhoʊl.li/ completely I wasn't wholly convinced by

her explanation.
rapeseed /ˈreɪp.siːd/ a plant with yellow flowers fro The country's rapeseed crop was
m last month damaged by extreme
which oil and animal food are p weather
roduced:
sensory Kiểm tra cảm giác
testing

EXERCISE 14: BEING AFRAID

An American president once said the only thing you have to fear is fear itself. Can’t remember which
President, but never mind. I think that’s an interesting quote. It’s so true, most of the time. We all
spend a lot of time worried or afraid that something bad will happen, and then nothing happens. It is
the fear that frightens us, not the thing that might or might not happen. And then there are phobias.
Millions of people are afraid of something that the rest of the world thinks is quite normal. How can
you be afraid of things like peanut butter? There’s actually a fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof
of your mouth. Amazing. Fear is sometimes good. It makes us alert and can keep us safe in a
dangerous situation.

EXERCISE 15: VERTICAL NAPPING (source:https://breakingnewsenglish.com/)

If you ever want to sleep while standing, company in Japan has something for you. …………. has unveil
the Giraffe nap booth, this ingenious cub…….. let the user nap in a vertical position. It will allow office
workers to catch 40 winks without a bed, the designer say a 20minute nap improve mental
performance and productivity by reducing ………... It also boost concentration and memory retention,
the Giraffe nap pod come in 2 designs and will go on sale in December tthey are expected to cost
around 20,000dl. The Giraffe nap website says we often work nonstop without an opportunity to
recover from stress, resulting in unwanted sleepiness during the day. It added now it's time to break
the stereotype that …………… off on the job is a sign of boredom or laziness, the site says naps allow
more efficient and fulfilling work, napping reduces drown…..ness and improves ingenuity and
 creativeness, the designer offered some napping advice just 15 to 20 minutes is best naps should end
before 3pm In addition, you should not lie down as this leads to deep sleep.

New words Pronunciation Meaning Examples

Cubicle /ˈkjuː.bɪ.kəl/ a small space with walls or cu I was getting undressed in one of the
rtains around it, that cubicles.
is separate from the rest of
a room and where you can
be private when
taking clothes off, etc
Vertical /ˈvɝː.t̬ ə.kəl/ standing or pointing straight up or She looked over
at an angle of 90° to the cliff and found she
a horizontal surface or line was standing at the edge of a
vertical drop
Fatigue /fəˈtiːɡ/ extreme tiredness She was suffering from fatigue
Drowsiness /ˈdraʊ.zi.nəs/ a tired state, Seasickness medication often causes
between sleeping and drowsiness
being awake