Thinking in English 44. Is Binge-Watching Bad for You?
Everyone has binge-watched a TV show. Only a few weeks ago, I watched the Netflix show the Queen's Gambit in only 3 days. However, is binge-watching actually bad for you? In this episode, of thinking in English, we will look at what binge-watching is and then think about the benefits and consequences of doing it! Hopefully, by the end of the episode you will be able to express your own opinion on the topic.
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Sitting (n) - a limited period of time during which you sit and do a particular activity
I read that book in one sitting
Cliffhanger (n) - a story or a situation that is exciting because its ending or result is uncertain until it happens
Many of Hitchcock’s films are real cliffhangers
To indulge (v) - to allow yourself or another person to have something enjoyable, especially more than is good for you
I love champagne but i don’t often indulge myself
To admit (v) - to agree that something is true, especially unwillingly
She admitted making a mistake
Perspective (n) - a particular way of considering something
Her attitude lends a fresh perspective to the subject
Beneficial (adj) - helpful, useful, or good
A stay in the countryside will be beneficial to his health
Excessive (adj) - too much
Excessive exercise can sometimes cause health problems
Insomnia (n) - the condition of being unable to sleep, over a period of time
She suffered from insomnia caused by stress at work
Fulfilling (adj) - making you feel happy and satisfied
Nursing is hard work, but it can be very fulfilling
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