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What is the meaning of the word 'Stumble'?
To find or discover something by chance and unexpectedly. / To hit your foot against something./ To put your foot down awkwardly while you walking or running, so that you almost fall.
According to behavioral economist , the word 'Free' makes us?
Happy/ Irrationally excited
My dad _______ to talk about his collection. (love)
Tense Agreement
loves
What is the name of the popular female Japanese tennis player who won a Grand Slam in 2020?
Naomi Osaka
Approximately how many people are living in the world?
8 billion people
What is a 'Decoy'?
Someone or something that is used to trick someone into going somewhere or doing something.
What does a behavioral economist do?
Study economic decision making.
The theater group _______________. (improve)
Present Perfect Tense
has improved
Approximately how many earthquakes does Japan get per year?
1500
Who won the Nov 2024 election in the United States?
Donald Trump
What does the word 'Quality' means?
How good or bad something is.
At a restaurant: a burger is for ¥500, burger and fries are for ¥1000 and burger, fries and a drink is for ¥1000. What will most people choose?
Most people will choose the burger, fries and drink.
His condition ____________ worse. (get)
Progressive Tense
is getting
What is the third most popular food in Japan?
Tempura
What is the national animal of China?
The Giant Panda
What is the meaning of 'Irrationality'?
Not using clear rational thoughts, when making a decision.
Why is it important to understand that we are predictably irrational?
It can help us improve our decision making.
He ____________ ,when she _______ for the concert. (cook, leave)
Future Progressive Tense
will be cooking, leaves
Who is the first Emperor of Japan?
Emperor Jimmu
Which country is known as the island continent?
Australia
What is a 'Theory'?
An idea or set of ideas that is intended to explain something about life or the world, especially an idea that has not yet been proven.
Explain what it means to be 'Predictably Irrational'?
To make decisions based on emotions (feelings) instead of logics (correct reasoning).
The performance _____________ when we ________. (start, arrive)
Past perfect tense
had already started, arrived
What is the average life expectancy in Japan?
84 years
Which continent is the coldest in the world?
Antarctica