True-False Q
Minimalism has become increasingly popular over the past decades
True
Paragraph 1: "It has become increasingly popular over the past decades..."
Minimalism completely solves all personal problems.
NO
Paragraph 3: "People also think that minimalism is not the only way of solving problems."
What is the topic of the letter?
Minimalism as a lifestyle.
Paragraph: 1
How can buying things sometimes be beneficial?
It can solve some problems and make life easier.
Paragraph: 3
What is a synonym for "popular" in the phrase "Minimalism has become increasingly popular"?
Well-known / Trendy / Widespread / general / prevalent / common
One of the advantages of minimalism is that it creates more space at home.
True
Paragraph 2: "The idea of being minimalist is how we have reduced our possession significantly. It will create more space in our home."
The letter suggests that buying things can sometimes make life easier.
True
Paragraph 3: "Perhaps it's true that buying things can solve some problems and makes life easier in some way."
Why has minimalism become popular over the past decades?
Answer: Because people began to value time over money more.
Paragraph: 1
What do some people believe minimalism provides instead of solving problems?
It provides leisure and mental capacity to solve problems.
Paragraph: 3
What word in the text can be replaced with "viewpoint" in "Thanks for sending me your point of view.
Perspective / view / standpoint / position / stance / opinion / belief / idea
Minimalism can help reduce stress by minimizing clutter.
True
Paragraph 2: "Then, less possession of things will affect us mentally, which is less stress."
Minimalism is a mandatory lifestyle for everyone.
NO
Paragraph 4: "However, there are also some problems related to the minimalist lifestyle. It would be better to evaluate the pros and cons..."
What is one of the main benefits of minimalism?
Answer: It creates more space in people's homes.
Paragraph: 2
Why do people reconsider adopting a minimalist lifestyle?
Because there are both pros and cons to consider.
Paragraph: 4
What is a synonym for "possessions" in "We have reduced our possessions significantly"?
Belongings / Assets / goods/ chattels / movables / properties
All people believe that minimalism is a beneficial lifestyle.
False
Paragraph 1: "Other people criticize that it's a lifestyle of privilege..."
People are becoming more aware that having many possessions does not always lead to happiness.
YES
Paragraph 4: "People are already aware of some facts that having things does not necessarily make them happy."
How does minimalism help reduce stress?
False
Paragraph 3: "People also think that minimalism is not the only way of solving problems."
What realization have people had about owning too many things?
That having things does not necessarily make them happy.
Paragraph: 4
Which word in the letter means the same as "problems" in "There are also some problems related to the minimalist lifestyle"?
Issues / Difficulties / Glitches / Snags / Complications / Hitches
Fear of missing out (FOMO) is one of the reasons some people hesitate to adopt minimalism.
True
Paragraph 3: "They would probably think that they are Fear of missing out (FOMO)."
The letter was written by Sam to Norbert.
NO
The letter was written by Norbert to Sam, as seen in the greeting and closing.
What is FOMO, and why does it make some people hesitant about minimalism?
Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) makes people worry about losing amenities.
Paragraph 3
Who wrote the letter?
Norbert.
Paragraph: At the end of the letter.
What is a synonym for "evaluate" in "It would be better to evaluate the pros and cons"?
Assess / Examine / Consider / Appraise / Gauge / Gage / Estimate / calculate / Value