Why do people procrastinate? We’ll hear from a comedian who likes to leave their work until the last minute, and as usual, we’ll be learning some new English vocabulary as well.
❓❓❓ This week's question:
According to recent research by DePaul University in Chicago, what percentage of people procrastinate so much that it interferes with their day-to-day life?
a) 10 percent
b) 20 percent
c) 30 percent
Listen to the programme to find out the answer.
Vocabulary:
✔️ procrastination - delaying doing things that must be done until later, often because they are boring, difficult or unpleasant
✔️ without a shadow of a doubt - used to emphasise that you are completely certain of something
✔️ under pressure - feeling stressed or anxious because of having too much to do
✔️impulsive - acting suddenly and instinctively, without thinking about the consequences of your actions
✔️gratification - feeling of pleasure and satisfaction
✔️oodles of (something) - a very large amount of (something pleasant)
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15 фев 2023