A. Reading 1 (p.122)
What does the author think you probably have on your shelves?
Books, games, movies, and music.
When was SwapTree first available to use?
It was launched in 2007.
Would Swap Tree be popular in Japan? Why or why not?
Free answer.
What did Heidemarie do in 1996?
She quit her job as a psychotherapist and gave all her things (possessions) away.
A synonym for run away is...
flee. (paragraph 1)
The author thinks selling things online is a good way to make money.
True or false?
False.
It's, "almost not worth the time and money."
Exchange is a synonym for what words on p.123?
Swap / Swapping (paragraph 2)
Trade (paragraph 2)
Barter (paragraph 5)
Netflix used to send customers DVDs by mail.
True or False?
True. In fact, the service ended on September 29th 2023.
The author thinks that what Heidemarie decided to do was very surprising.
True or false?
True. That's why they wrote the story.
What was the social aspect of the shop Gib und Nimm?
People had a chance to get to know other people and get close to them (to bond).
In this reading the word media refers to broadcasting, publishing, and the internet.
True or false?
False.
It refers to how information is stored and communicated e.g. in a book.
Which paragraph is about how many chances you have to find the right trade for you?
Paragraph 3.
In what year did Sony release the Walkman?
Don't google. Closest answer gets the points.
1979.
What is Heidemarie trying to avoid?
The pressure to buy and own.
According to Heidemarie, what benefits did she experience after living without money?
"quality of life, inner wealth, and freedom."
Rubbish is a synonym for what word on p.122.
Trashy.
In British English, rubbish means garbage aka trash.
What is something that is not good about Swap Tree?
According to the author it is too simple.
"One of the few drawbacks to the service is its simplicity." (Paragraph 5)
Have you ever bought anything from a charity shop or thrift store?
Free answer.
A psychotherapist uses medicine to treat mental disease.
True or false?
False.
They treat it by discussing their patients' problems.
What does Heidemarie do with the money she receives from the sales of her books?
She gives her royalties to charity.
What is the name of a famous novel written by Robert Louis Stevenson?
Treasure Island.
According to the author, what benefits does Swap Tree offer?
It's easy to use.
Lot of choices for trades.
Free to use.
You can print postage at home.
You can search for local trades.
It lets you avoid hassle.
Give an example of an altruistic action.
Correct answer: Laughing at your teachers' bad jokes.
Do Heidemarie's children both have children of their own?
We don't know. It is not written in the text.
Who said that, "You must be the change you want to see in the world."?
Mahatma Gandhi.