Living Alone is the New Norm

In the article, the author mentions his own research in order to -( E2.8)

• analyze the benefits of living alone

• Cite further evidence that promotes a positive aspect of living alone

• explain why he chooses to live by himself

• demonstrate that research in favor of living alone is not valid

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According to the author, the growing number of people living alone — ( E2.8)

• makes it difficult to study how happy people are

• is an inevitable result of a decline in family values

• should not be interpreted as a sign of increased loneliness

• will almost certainly affect the economy in a variety of ways

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Which word best describes the author’s attitude in paragraph 4 toward researchers who express alarm at the growing popularity of solo living? (E2.9 C)

• Aggressive

• Understanding

• Critical

• Enthusiastic

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24 Which sentence best supports the author’s belief that living alone is an appealing choice for many people? (E2.9C)

• The theme of declining communities entered popular culture with Bowling Alone, political scientist Robert D. Putnam’s book, which was published in 2000.

• The extraordinary rise of solitary living is the biggest social change that we've neglected to identify . . .

• Living alone, being alone and feeling lonely are hardly the same . . .

• Today, in our age of digital media and ever expanding social networks, living alone can offer even greater benefits: the time and space for restorative solitude

25 The graphic titled “Where They’re Living Solo” suggests that the practice of living alone is — E.11/ Fig 19 B

• global

• temporary

• dominant

• cyclical

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