EXAM PRACTICE. KEY

BOOK. PAGE 133
1. 1.c  2. a
2. 1. ...(feeling) depressed or experiencing a traumatic event.   2. replacing face-to-face and phone conversations.

3.- 1.-True. Paragraph I, lines 1-3: "... we often draw conclusion from what we hear. Based on the topics they discuss and the language they use, ..."
    2.-False. Paragraph II, lines 2-3: "... extroverts are more likely to discuss a wide range of topics..."

4.-The writer advises reading over our tweets and messages before sending them because the language we use may reveal too much about ourselves.

5.-1. draw conclusions  2. cautious   3.-shed light on    4.-concerned

BOOK. PAGE 134
1. 1.a  2.b

2.- 1.-True. Paragraph II, lines 1: "Today, polymaths like  Young are  hard to come by, ..."
    2.-True. Paragraph IV, lines 2-3: "... these specialists collaborate with one another in order to move forward."
    3.-False. Paragraph V, line 1: "However, that does not mean that polymaths no longer have a role to play in today's world."
 
3.- 1. ...in Young's time (most) people weren't / they were illiterate and uneducated..    2.-...the result of an individual contribution. / made by one person   3.- ... the specialists have each devoted themselves (exclusively) to one area of interest.

4.-Polymaths can help make connections between different disciplines. So they will help specialists share their knowledge with others.

5.-1. accomplished  2. pioneering   3.-come by    4.-flourishing  5.-move forward


BOOK. PAGE 135
1. 1.c  2.b

2.- 1.-True. Paragraph II, lines 1: "...boredom may also help us to be more productive, / help motivate us to quickly complete projects..."
    2.-False. Paragraph IV, lines 2-3: "It appears ... that boredom can have certain positive effects."
     
3.- 1. ...we are missing  / may miss  out on something valuable    2.-...  is more creative  / comes up with better ideas.

4.- 1.Chronic boredom can be bad for health because bored people are more likely to eat the wrong foods.
2.-Reach a balance between activity and boredom.

5.-1. on the go  2. come up with   3.-idle    4.-hold our attention  5.-detrimental