A Midlife Reset Begins With Understanding the Flow State

Study the questions and tasks

Work through the material below, or start the interactive practice above to complete an attempt. Try the exercises before opening any answer or transcript sections, then use them to review your work.

Practice level

C1. Try this level if you can follow the instructions and understand most of the language; choose an earlier level if you need more support.

Question formats

Single choice

How to approach this practice

Use the surrounding sentence to identify the meaning and word form needed. Check which words naturally go together.

1. Question 1 · Single choice

   Choose one answer.

   Which meaning best matches “momentum” as used in the article?

   1. A developing force or progress that makes continued movement increasingly likely.
   2. A temporary interruption caused by uncertainty
   3. A formal assessment of personal preferences
   4. A physical method for measuring concentration
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   Answer

   A developing force or progress that makes continued movement increasingly likely.

   Momentum is a force or progress that supports continued movement.

2. Question 2 · Single choice

   Choose one answer.

   Which meaning best matches “reassessment” as used in the article?

   1. A careful reconsideration of a situation, judgment, or set of priorities.
   2. Rapid improvement in a technical ability
   3. Public recognition of an individual achievement
   4. Scientific measurement of emotional intensity
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   Answer

   A careful reconsideration of a situation, judgment, or set of priorities.

   Reassessment means carefully reconsidering a situation or priorities.

3. Question 3 · Single choice

   Choose one answer.

   Which meaning best matches “fluid” as used in the article?

   1. Changing smoothly and easily rather than remaining fixed or rigid.
   2. Producing unusually intense physical exertion
   3. Following a strictly predetermined sequence
   4. Appearing impressive without requiring attention
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   Answer

   Changing smoothly and easily rather than remaining fixed or rigid.

   Fluid describes a process that changes smoothly and easily.

4. Question 4 · Single choice

   Choose one answer.

   Which meaning best matches “demanding” as used in the article?

   1. Requiring considerable effort, concentration, or ability
   2. Offering immediate pleasure with minimal involvement
   3. Occurring only under professional supervision
   4. Creating uncertainty about an activity’s purpose
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   Answer

   Requiring considerable effort, concentration, or ability

   Demanding describes work requiring substantial effort or concentration.

5. Question 5 · Single choice

   Choose one answer.

   Which meaning best matches “illustration” as used in the article?

   1. A clear example that explains or demonstrates an idea.
   2. A personal preference unsupported by evidence
   3. A competing explanation of a scientific result
   4. A visual design used to promote an episode
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   Answer

   A clear example that explains or demonstrates an idea.

   An illustration is an example that clarifies or demonstrates an idea.

6. Question 6 · Single choice

   Choose one answer.

   Which meaning best matches “dimension” as used in the article?

   1. A particular aspect or feature of a complex situation
   2. A measurable distance between two physical objects
   3. A private judgment about someone’s character
   4. A stage in the development of a practical skill
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   Answer

   A particular aspect or feature of a complex situation

   A dimension is a particular aspect of a complex situation.

7. Question 7 · Single choice

   Choose one answer.

   Which meaning best matches “priorities” as used in the article?

   1. The matters considered most important and therefore addressed first.
   2. Activities selected solely for their entertainment value
   3. Abilities demonstrated only during intense concentration
   4. Sources of motivation that have already disappeared
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   Answer

   The matters considered most important and therefore addressed first.

   Priorities are matters regarded as most important and addressed first.

What to review next

Keep a short list of unfamiliar words with their meanings and example sentences. Practise recalling them later, then use them in a sentence of your own.

A focused practice result shows how you did on these tasks. Use several activities across skills to decide what to study next; one practice score does not certify an overall CEFR level.

Before you practise: a worked example

Read the whole sentence before choosing a word. Check both its meaning and the words it naturally combines with.

Please make an appointment before visiting the clinic.

Make an appointment is a natural word combination. Knowing a dictionary meaning alone may not tell you which verb fits.

This teaching example is separate from the scored questions. After your test, compare any mistakes with the explanation and revisit the topic before trying again.