Vocabulary/P35
This word means “to take part in something
“participate”
Something that is not required and can be chosen
“optional”
If you meet someone unexpectedly, you run ___ them
“into”
The book is a typical self-help guide that teaches people how to improve their time management
True /False
False
This word describes someone you work with
colleague
A reason given to explain or justify something, often to avoid blame
“excuse”
If you do something intentionally, you do it ___ purpose
“on”
Beethoven had a routine of counting exactly sixty coffee beans for his morning coffee
True / False
True
If you are unable to wait and feel restless, you are this
“impatient”
If you go directly without turning, you are going in this direction
“straight”
If you continue communicating with someone while they are away, you keep ___ touch
“in”
The passage states that society does not need routines to function properly
True/ False
False
If you are sure about something, you are this
“convinced”
If something has no purpose or is meaningless
“point”
If you reconnect with old friends, you catch up ___ them
“with”
According to the passage, routines can make time feel like it is passing more quickly
True/ False
True
This word means “keep trying” despite difficulties
“persevere”
An element or part that contributes to a result
“factor”
If there are many things to choose from, there are a lot of products ___ display
“on”
The passage suggests that older people forget things because their memory naturally weakens with age
True/ False
False