Published On Apr 4, 2024
Could sitting be damaging to our health? Phil and Georgie discuss this and teach you some useful vocabulary.👇👇👇
❓❓❓ On average, how many hours a day do British adults spend sitting down?
a) 7 hours
b) 9 hours
c) 12 hours
Listen to the programme to hear the answer. [Cover: Getty Images]
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Vocabulary:
✔️engineer (something) out - design or plan in such a way that something is not required
✔️this/so much - in such large amounts
✔️blood circulation - the flow of blood through the heart and blood vessels which carries oxygen around the body
✔️geared around - organised and prepared towards a certain activity or purpose
✔️swim against the tide - not follow what most people are doing; do the opposite of most people
✔️drive (someone) towards - push someone towards accepting a new condition or situation
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