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WorksheetsPage 35 - Content and Vocab
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
We all get bored frequently: waiting in line at Starbucks, riding the bus to school, sitting at home with nothing to do.
The synonym of the underlined is ...
often
long
soon
sometimes
again
Do we crave external stimulation so intently that hurting ourselves is preferable to being alone with our own thoughts?
What's the synonym of the underlined word?
want
care
need
require
like
I climbed up a tree and sat there for many minutes, simply observing the shimmering lake and the swaying trees.
What happened to the trees?
move slowly
tremble momentarily
shake briskly
stir quickly
budge shortly
I learned that it is possible to be both bored and happy at the same time; the two emotions are not mutually exclusive.
The two emotions happen ...
closely
complementary
interchangeably
simultaneously
dependently
Our brains are host to vast stockpiles of deep thoughts, honest emotions, nostalgic memories and wildly creative ideas just waiting to be exploited.
The underlined word means ...
huge
unlimited
detailed
restricted
uncountable
What is the thesis statement of the article?
But if it happens so often, why do we tirelessly try to counteract it?
instead of avoiding the daydreaming and mind-wandering, we should be embracing it.
hurting ourselves is preferable to being alone with our own thoughts
It is inevitable, especially during this time of physical distancing, and it is not going away anytime soon.
We all get bored frequently
What is the first argument mentioned in the text?
People did not like to be bored.
Some people want to hurt themselves.
The study about boredom is successful.
Electric shock is hurting.
It is great to be bored.
The second argument mentions that being bored is actually useful.
How to use this feeling?
It makes us connect to the world.
It helps us be aware of our place.
It clears our vast minds and emotions.
It brings joy to our exciting day.
It creates clarity to our sight.
What feeling did the writer experience in the park?
contented
upset
excited
serene
harmonised
Contrary to the media-manipulated messages we get from modern society, it is healthy to let our minds wander every once in a while.
What can be implied about modern society?
It requires us to stay focus all the time.
It supports occasional wandering minds.
It believes being bored is healthy sometimes.
It claims that the media is manipulative,
It wants us to casually embrace boredom.
