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WorksheetsS1 WB U4 Reading (Vocabulary and Comprehension)
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 51mins
B1. We are cheated because we fail to apply reason, logic, and scepticism to a claim or idea.
With the help of context, guess the meaning of the underlined word.
(a)
B2. People who cheat or psychopathic manipulators do not target any particular age, religious, gender or racial groups when they carry out their wrongdoings.
With the help of context, guess the meaning of the underlined word.
(a)
B3. People who have too much admiration for themselves are likely to fall for unmerited flattery.
The underlined word can best be replaced with:
A. praise
B. sincere praise
C. false praise
D. compliment
B4. You can refuse to make decisions on the spot. You can go home and think about it. Do not make impulsive decisions.
The underlined word can best be replaced with:
A. hasty
B. cautious
C. considering
D. unpredictable
B5. Lastly, cultivate critical thinking in daily life. Try to learn how to think critically. You should start reading some books on critical thinking or talk to people who have had a similar experience as yours.
The underlined word can best be replaced with:
A. ignore
B. neglect
C. teach
D. nurture
B*1. People who are too trusting are more susceptible. These are people who are honest and often assume that everyone else is honest.
vulnerable
honest
ignorant
aware
B*2. Lonely people may accept any offer of human contact. A psychopathic stranger may offer companionship for a price.
loneliness
friendship
humanity
approval
B*3. In order not to fall prey to any form of deception, there is a three-step procedure to follow. The first step is to admit our ignorance or limited knowledge over many things.
Not knowing
Not believing
Not admitting
Not cheating
B*4. When you are exhausted, either emotionally or physically, you tend to make any wrong decisions.
refreshed
confused
tired
angry
B*5. Thirdly, use a “counter-attack” tactic. This is a useful tactic when you are faced with a persistent salesperson.
Not giving up
Not determined
Not persuasive
Not convincing
C1. What are not the reasons that we are cheated?
A. greedy
B. Lonely
C. Careless
D. Carefulness
C2. What do psychopathic manipulators gain from their victims?
A. Only physical gain
B. Only emotional gain
C. Either physical or emotional gain
D. Physical and emotional gain
C3. People who have too much admiration for themselves are easy target because they___________
A. listen to wrong advice
B. listen to people all the time
C. refuse to take `no' for an answer
D. feel that no one will be able to cheat them
C4. We need to admit that we have limited knowledge, so that_____________
A. no one will cheat us
B. we can listen to whoever we feel like it
C. we will be humble and are willing to learn
D. we will be popular and people are more willing to help us
C5. When we are tired physically and emotionally, what should we do if we need to make a decision?
A. Get out of the place.
B. Tell the person to stop talking.
C. Tell the person you need time to think about it.
D. As your friend to give you a telephone, so that you can leave the place.
C6. Why is `counter-attack' a good way to prevent us from being cheated?
A. We can stop the person talking.
B. We can attack the person who talks physically.
C. We can disrupt and annoy the person who talks.
D. We can take control of the conversation and decides what we want next.
C7. What are the benefits to cultivate critical thinking in our life according to the author?
A. To read and listen more
B. To spot the tricks and avoid being cheated
C. To be an experienced person in detecting tricks and teach others about them
D. To spend more time talking to friends and practise strategies to avoid being cheated
