The BBC Learning English "6 Minute English" episode discusses the ethics of unhealthy food and drink companies sponsoring major sporting events, particularly the Olympics. While Olympic athletes promote fitness and health, some sponsors sell products linked to obesity and disease.
Love at First Sight is a 2023 romantic comedy about Hadley Sullivan, a 20-year-old American student who misses her flight to London. Often tardy and armed with an undercharged phone, Hadley meets Oliver Jones, a 22-year-old British Yale student, at JFK Airport.
The article discusses the growing trend of senior executives taking career breaks, often to reassess their lives, recharge, or pursue passions. Examples include Mark Perriton, who cycled around the world, and Amanda Turnbull, who funded her travels partly through work. Experts argue that these breaks don’t necessarily harm careers and can offer benefits, like refreshed perspectives and new skills. However, honesty about breaks is crucial, as embellishing them on resumes could backfire.
Reading Comprehension Questions
1. Why did Mark Perriton decide to take a career break?