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Binge-Watching

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 15mins

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1.
What is the main purpose of the section "Bingeing All the Time"?
a)
to provide suggestions of shows to binge-watch
b)
to explain why people binge-watch
c)
to persuade readers to never binge-watch
d)
to help readers understand the effects of binge-watching on the mind and body
2.

In the section "How to Beat the Binge," author Mackenzie Carro's tone could best be described as

a)

reflective and uncertain

b)

frustrated and stern

c)

suspicious and worried

d)

lighthearted and encouraging

3.

Which line best supports the fact that the author uses a light-hearted tone in the section "How to Beat the Binge"?

a)

"The good news is that you can beat the binge--with a little practice." (p. 23)

b)

"Dr. Danesh Alam from Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital recommends deciding at the starting of the week how much time to dedicate to shows and videos." (p. 23)

c)

"Turn off the screen one hour before bed." (p. 23)

4.
The author writes, "But as binge-watching has become ingrained in our culture, experts are sounding the alarm." From this line, you can infer that experts
a)
are supportive of the binge-watching trend.
b)
are uncertain about binge-watching.
c)
are excited that so many people binge-watch.
d)
are concerned about how popular binge-watching has become.
5.

Consider this line: "And if you turn [binge-watching] into a special event--such as having friends over for a Supergirl marathon--it can be a fun way to socialize." This line

a)

emphasizes how popular binge-watching is.

b)

offers a rebuttal to the argument that binge-watching is enjoyable.

c)

supports the argument that binge-watching occasionally isn't harmful.

d)

supports the claim that Supergirl is a good show.

6.

Based on the article, with which of the following statements can you conclude the author would likely agree?

a)

Binge-watching has benefits and drawbacks.

b)

People should never binge-watch.

c)

Binge-watching is OK when done infrequently.

d)

Binge-watching makes shows more enjoyable.

7.
Choose the correct word: After running a marathon, Bella was very sore. She needed to remain ingrained/sedentary for a week to recover.
a)
ingrained
b)
sedentary
8.

Choose the correct word: The belief that hard work pays off is deeply disabled/ingrained in our culture. It's a value that is held by many people.

a)

disabled

b)

ingrained

9.

Choose the correct word: To ensure that the fundraiser was a success, Eric enlisted/disabled the help of everyone he knew.

a)

enlisted

b)

disabled

10.
Definition: occurring again and again for a long time
a)
ingrained
b)
chronically
c)
sedentary
d)
enlisting
11.
Definition: to make something unable to function
a)
ingrain
b)
chronic
c)
disable
d)
manufacture