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  • Which volunteer activity is suggested in the text?
    Traveling abroad
    Studying alone
    Working for extra pay
    Helping seniors or cleaning neighborhoods
  • What problem did Robert Putnam describe in his book Bowling Alone?
    TV is replacing books
    Americans spend too much time in school
    People don’t play sports anymore
    Americans spend less time together
  • What has psychology traditionally studied more than happiness?
    Family traditions
    Anxiety, depression, uncertainty
    Wealth and success
    Art and literature
  • For centuries, which subjects were most studied instead of happiness?
    Natural science, law, medicine, math
    Travel
    Family life
    Art and music
  • What is the World Happiness Database?
    A government survey
    A social media app
    A website that tracks happiness studies
    A school project
  • What do many adults do instead of spending time with family and friends?
    Join clubs
    Travel often
    Volunteer in communities
    Work long hours for more money
  • What did about half of the young people in the survey think about money?
    Money guaranteed happiness
    Money was useless
    Money was the only source of happiness
    A little more money might make them happier
  • Why is increased alone time a problem, according to Putnam?
    It makes people richer
    It improves independence
    It hurts individuals and the nation
    It helps people study more
  • Which activity can help you make new friends and skills?
    Watching movies alone
    Shopping online
    Playing sports or joining school groups
    Saving money
  • What is the main idea of the reading?
    Happiness is impossible to study
    Happiness comes from relationships, not money
    Money is the most important part of life
    Technology makes people happier
  • What did Robert Lane say about achieving a rich life?
    Work harder for money
    Study harder in school
    Travel the world
    Spend time with friends and family
  • What was the top answer from young people when asked “What makes you happy?”
    Watching TV
    Spending money
    Spending time with family
    Playing video games
  • What activity did Putnam use as an example of people spending more time alone?
    Watching TV
    Bowling alone
    Reading books
    Playing cards
  • How do kids usually learn how to form relationships?
    Through video games
    Through movies
    Through family members
    Through money
  • What did one teenager say about money and friendships?
    Money buys nice things, not friends
    Money doesn’t matter at all
    Money is the only path to success
    Money buys friends
  • Which of these is suggested as a way to be happier?
    Stay home alone
    Buy new clothes
    Join school clubs
    Make more money
  • According to studies, what is the key to happiness?
    Having lots of money
    Close relationships with others
    Traveling often
    Becoming famous
  • According to studies, does money always make people happier?
    Only until basic needs are met
    No, money never matters
    Yes, the more the better
    Money makes adults happy but not kids
  • What do many young people do instead of spending time with others?
    Play games with family
    Spend long hours alone with TV or computer
    Spend time in sports
    Join debate teams
  • What percent of young people in the survey said money was the main thing that makes them happy?
    50%
    10%
    1%
    25%
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