Chapter 2

Question 1

affect

Answer 1

v. influence, have an effect on

What was the last movie you saw that really affected you? How did it affect you?

Question 2

code

Answer 2

n. system of letters, numbers or symbols, set of instructions

What is HTML code used for? Would you like to learn HTML? Why or why not?

Question 3

confine

Answer 3

v. shut in, imprison, jail

Do you think being confined in jail is a just punishment for criminal behavior? Why or why not?

Question 4

cycle

Answer 4

n. sequence, rotation, succession

Do you find that your life consists of a nonstop cycle of eating, sleeping, and studying? Why or why not? If you are bored with life, how can you improve your situation?

Question 5

focus

Answer 5

n. focal point, spotlight, attention, concentration
Some people believe that if you place your focus on the positive aspects of your life, you will bring more good to life, whereas if you concentrate on the negative, you will find that things get worse. Do you agree or disagree? Why?

Question 6

global

Answer 6

adj. worldwide, international

Would you like to see a world where there was one global language? Why or why not?

Question 7

authority

Answer 7

n. expert, specialist

In what field would you like to become an authority? Why? At this point in time, do you consider yourself an authority on any subject? If so, which one? Why

Question 8

comprise

Answer 8

v. include, contain, consist of

What activities would your perfect day comprise? Why?

Question 9

core

Answer 9

n. center, heart

What core personality traits do you think lead to a happy and successful life? Why? Do you possess these traits? Explain.

Question 10

erosion

Answer 10

n. wearing away, wearing down

What causes the erosion of people’s confidence in a political leader? Are the political leaders in your country respected or disliked? Why?

Question 11

generate

Answer 11

v. create, produce, cause, make

What kind of income would you like to be generating 10 years from now? How do you plan to accomplish this?

Question 12

invisible

Answer 12

adj. unseen, impossible to see, imperceptible

If you had the power to be invisible, how would you use this power? Why?

Question 13

manipulation

Answer 13

n. influence, control

How can someone use manipulation to get others to do something they don’t want to do?

Question 14

method

Answer 14

n. way, technique, approach

What is the best method of hosting a great party? Why?

Question 15

sustainable

Answer 15

adj. maintainable

Is your current standard of living sustainable? Why or why not?

Question 16

unregulated

Answer 16

adj. uncontrolled, free-for-all

Do you support the unregulated sale of genetically modified foods in grocery stores? Why or why not?

Question 17

maximize

Answer 17

v. make the most of, make best use of, capitalize on

Do you maximize your strengths and minimize your weaknesses? Why or why not? If so, explain how you accomplish this?

Question 18

overall

Answer 18

adj. general, complete, total

On a scale of 1–5, what would be your overall happiness rating today? Why?

Question 19

trend

Answer 19

n. tendency, movement, fashion

What new fashion trends do you like or dislike? Why?

Question 20

welfare

Answer 20

n. well-being, interests, benefit, safety

Are you concerned about the welfare of farm animals? Why or why not?