False
Passage: The laboratory studies similarly show
less mental stimulation, as measured by brain-
wave production, during viewing than during
reading.
Question: People's brains show less activity
while watching television than when reading.
True
Passage: Australian notions of privacy mean that
areas such as financial matters, appearance and
relationships are only discussed with close
friends. While people may volunteer such
information, they may
resent someone actually
asking them unless the friendship is firmly
established. Even then, it is considered very
impolite to ask someone what they earn. With
older people, it is also rude.
Question: It is acceptable to discuss financial
issues with people you do not know well.
False
Passage: But most modern humour theorists have
settled on some version of Aristotle's belief that
jokes are based on a reaction to or resolution of
incongruity, when the punchline is either a
nonsense or, though appearing silly, has a clever
second meaning.
Question: Current thinking on humour has
largely ignored Aristotle's view on the subject.
False
Passage: Physical exercise helps control insulin
levels, while ingesting fat combined with sugars
and starches can cause surges in insulin levels.
Question: Insulin levels rise sharply when
foods with high levels of starch, sugar and fat
are eaten.
True
Passage: But since 1980, the amount of water
consumed per person has actually decreased,
thanks to a range of new technologies that help to
conserve water in homes and industry.
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