Act Like Cosmo-Astronauts (vocabulary 6-8 quiz questions)

What does the word "beacon" mean?

• signal from lighthouse

• lighthouse

• sth inspiring

• all of these

Answer explanation

Despite the rain, the ship's crew could see the beacon from shore ahead.

The speaker's words were like a beacon of inspiration for the crowd.

What is a synonym of "challenge"?

• difficult task

• luck

• game

• change

Answer explanation

Fixing the car was a challenge.

What does it mean to "embrace change"?

• to avoid change

• to accept change

Answer explanation

Embrace also means hug!

"Keep an open mind", is to be...

• open to new information

• open to new opportunities

• willing to consider new ideas

• All of these

Answer explanation

"The mind that opens up to a new idea never returns to its original size."

Albert Einstein

The word "ego" means:

• a person's sense of self-importance, to be egotistical.

• to take pride in your work

Answer explanation

From the positive perspective, ego means a healthy and strong sense of self.

“If being an egomaniac means I believe in what I do and in my art or music, then in that respect you can call me that… I believe in what I do, and I’ll say it.”

John Lennon

What is a "mindful" person like?

• A mindful person has many thoughts and feelings, a full mind about the past and the future.

• A mindful person focuses and relaxes on the present moment and accepts it without judgment.

Answer explanation

“Perfection of character is this: to live each day as if it were your last, without frenzy, without apathy, without pretence.”

Marcus Aurelius

"reflect upon" means:

• think about

• be flexible

• try out

• make up

Answer explanation

Reflect also means throw back (heat, light, or sound) without absorbing it or returning an image.

When the sun's rays hit the Earth a lot of the heat is reflected back into space.

The mirror reflected a face.

Choose a synonym for the word "judgement"

• thinking

• criticism

• belief

What is an example of being "proactive"?

• Carrying an umbrella in case it rains.

• Turning up to work early to be prepared for your day.

• Writing daily To-Do lists.

• All of these.

Choose the picture that corresponds to the word "whine"

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