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THEME 7 EXERCISES

ENGLISH I. Read the sentences below and match the phrases in bold with their definitions.

1. Public speakers often adjust
5. Volunteers walk up and
3. The professor’s approach to
their tone and pace for effect,
solving societal problems,
down the neighbourhood to
as they want the audience to
focus on them. when it is compared to identify disadvantaged people
and deliver food and other
traditional methods, is definitely
out of the common. supplies to them.
2. When people get tired of 4. Governments must strengthen 6. Charity members were out of
the chaos of urban life, they policies to promote sustainability. heart with inadequate funds
often escape to nature for a As for individuals, they should for their project, but they were
change to get away from their try to reduce their carbon determined to find another
routine. footprint. way.

a. when it comes to; regarding c. in order to impress or attract e. not usual or ordinary
attention
b. as something different from d. unhappy and depressed; f. in every direction of;
the usual discouraged backwards and forwards along

J. Complete the following text with the words given below. One is extra.

down following for inside since

Psychology is a well-established scientific discipline that explores the complexities of the human mind and
behaviour. It has a profound impact on society, as it influences individuals and communities in many ways. It has
been a distinct field of study (1) _____________ the late 19 century. Pioneers like Wilhelm Wundt established the
th
first psychological laboratory in 1879, and this marked the beginning of the discipline. (2) _____________ this, it
evolved and expanded into various branches.
One significant branch of psychology is social psychology; it focuses on the ways that individuals think, feel, and
behave (3) _____________ social groups. It studies a wide range of topics, such as social influence, attitudes,
prejudice, group dynamics, conformity, and interpersonal relationships. The findings are crucial (4) _____________
fostering harmony and cooperation among individuals and groups.

K. Complete the following text with the words given below. One is extra.

attitude collaborative confusing mutually undergo

Society is not static, but rather dynamic, and it is constantly shaped by individuals’ actions, choices, and
expressions. Each person has the ability to contribute to the development or transformation of society in different
ways. For example, some people may have a(n) (1) _____________ approach to solving social problems. They
work with others to find common solutions. Others may have a more critical (2) _____________, they question the
current norms and ideals of society and put forward different ideas. Some individuals may engage in
(3) _____________ beneficial exchanges with other members of society; this can result in the formation of social
relationships and networks. Others may foster a sense of social responsibility and unity by caring about other
people’s well-being and the common good. All individuals (4) _____________ socialisation and this involves learning
the norms and values of society as well as shaping their identity and roles. Therefore, they are both the products and
the producers of society.

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