Today is the seventh class of your current thirteen class family set. We will start class with a casual conversation, complete our data storytelling, and finish with the reading/ vocabulary quiz. Our reading today is about brain health.
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1. What does “deficiencies” most nearly mean?
A. Strengths
B. Shortcomings or weaknesses
C. Habits
D. Opportunities
2. What does “hyperbole” most nearly mean?
A. A scientific theory
B. An exaggeration
C. A memory loss symptom
D. A medical treatment
3. What does “prevalent” most nearly mean?
A. Rare
B. Difficult to understand
C. Widely common
D. Newly discovered
4. What does “acuity” most nearly mean in the article?
A. Intelligence or mental sharpness
B. Physical strength
C. Creativity
D. Confidence
5. What does “dearth” most nearly mean?
A. Plenty
B. Lack or shortage
C. Collection
D. Variety
6. What does “compelling” most nearly mean?
A. Unclear
B. Convincing and persuasive
C. Entertaining
D. Expensive
7. What does “safeguard” most nearly mean?
A. Measure and record
B. Improve quickly
C. Protect from harm
D. Replace completely
8. What does “calisthenics” most nearly mean?
A. Mental or physical exercises
B. Medical treatments
C. Research studies
D. Relaxation techniques
9. What does “incremental” most nearly mean?
A. Sudden and dramatic
B. Gradual and step-by-step
C. Unnecessary
D. Permanent
10. What does “paradoxes” most nearly mean?
A. Predictions
B. Contradictions that seem true
C. Memories
D. Traditions
Word Bank: deficiencies, hyperbole, prevalent, acuity, dearth, compelling, safeguard, incremental, paradoxes
The scientist presented __________ evidence that convinced many people to support the new theory.
The company made __________ improvements over several years rather than one major change.
The security system was installed to __________ important data from hackers.
There is a __________ of qualified workers in some rural areas.
Despite several __________ in his argument, the audience still found it interesting.