Main Idea
Para 7
something that does not last forever
temporary
What did psychologists find since the pandemic?
Even casual connections with other people are important to our health.
Which is not mentioned in para 2:
a) a grocery store
b) a coffee shop
c) a movie theater
a movie theater
The American Psychological Association says, "Psychological research from around the world shows that having social connections is one of the most reliable predictors of a long, healthy, and satisfying life (WHAT YEAR)"
2023
The Main Idea of Para ___ is: There are two features that all friendships share.
3
become more powerful
strengthen
What is the first feature that all friendships share, according to the reading:
having something in common
According to the reading, all of the following are reasons why friendships are important EXCEPT:
A. They provide emotional support
B. They promote physical health
C. They help people earn more money
D. They improve mental health
C - They help people earn more money
Maintaining relationships requires ______ and _____.
time and effort
The Main Idea of Para ___ is: How to make friends
10
connections
bonds
According to the reading: people in your community that you are nice to are always your friend. (T/F)
F "that doesn't mean you're friends"
According to paragraph 8, long-term friendships usually involve all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Trust
B. Respect
C. Deep understanding
D. Identical personalities
D. Identical personalities
Predictors: things that show what will ______ happen in the future.
probably
The Main Idea of Para ___ is:Long-term friends are some of the most important for our lives.
8
consideration / hypothesizing
speculation
Provide one reason why you should not act differently in order to make friends, according to the text:
In the long run, it won't work. In the short run, you may be miserable.
According to the reading, all of the following are suggested ways to keep friendships strong EXCEPT:
A. Making time for activities together
B. Staying in contact regularly
C. Expecting friendships to grow immediately
D. Showing continued effort
C. Expecting friendships to grow immediately
"Temporary friendships can ____ be deep and important, though "
still
The Main Idea of Para ___ is:Examples of a recent scientific finding.
2
temporarily stop
put on hold
What is one example of being a "good friend", according to the reading:
-show up when your friend needs you
-really listen when your friend talks
-stay in touch even if you are not in the same city
The author suggests all of the following about friendships EXCEPT:
A. Some friendships may be temporary but still valuable
B. Friendships require effort to maintain
C. Strong friendships can positively affect people’s lives
D. Friendships are only meaningful when they last forever
D. Friendships are only meaningful when they last forever
What is the questions word before this phrase in the text: "First, be yourself"
How