Q-skills 3: u1 l2 Book Review of Blink by Malcolm Gladwell

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I make a conscious effort to stay in regular contact with all nmy friends. I make time to call and email them often.

• accidental

• intentional

• occasional

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My parents were suspicious when I told them the teacher didn't give any grades for our assignment.

• uninterested

• doubtful

• excited

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I often make snap judgements about things I buy. I don't like to waste time.

• careful decision

• bad decision

• quick decision

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I can't select anyone to receive the award. There are too many good students.

• tell

• call

• choose

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My car isn't reliable. There is always something wrong with it.

• dependable

• expensive

• comfortable

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When you meet new people, you should trust your instincts. Your first reaction is often correct.

• natural feelings

• general knowledge

• careful research

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Watching a video is an effective way to study someone's behavior. You can learn a lot from the way people move their hands.

• successful

• interesting

• unusual

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Marcos is an expert at swimming. He has been doing it a long time.

• beginner

• failure

• skillful person

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The painting was a fake. It was not painted by Da Vinci as the

• an immitation

• a problem

• an original

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