The benefits of boredom

6 Minute English

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2022-02-17

6 分钟
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  • Hello, this is Six Minute English from BBC Learning English.

  • I'm Neil.

  • And I'm Sam.

  • How's your week, Ben Sam?

  • Oh, you know, quiet.

  • I haven't done much or been anywhere, so it's been a bit boring.

  • I know that feeling when nothing exciting happens.

  • It can lead to boredom.

  • The state of feeling little excitement or enthusiasm often because you've got nothing to do.

  • But Sam, there is some good news.

  • Boredom can be good for you.

  • Tell me more.

  • I will, but not until I've set you a question to answer.

  • A survey by British newspaper The Mirror found Peter Willis to be the most boring man in Britain.

  • What boring hobby did he have that earned him that title?

  • Was it A, collecting train numbers?

  • That's train spotting.

  • B, taking photos of letterboxes or C, driving around roundabouts in the UK.