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Look at the words, match them with their meanings

1.to give a boost A. to be able to get or use something

2.undervalued B. the business of buying and selling land

and property

3.overvalued C. too many and unnecessary opinions on

different things

4.to conform with D. to lift someone up, so that they can

reach something that is high up

5.ever-changing E. to put too much importance on

something

6.real estate F. to trust someone or something

7.to clutter minds G. constantly changing or developing

8.unwarranted advice H. think that smth is less important

9.to rely on I. the situation of being alone without other

people

10.to have access to J. times when our mind has too many
thoughts which makes it difficult to process
and focus

11.solitude K. to do things in a traditional way

Read and say what this text is about.

As I am turning 37, I put together a list of 3 undervalued and 7 ___________ things in life.

3️⃣ Undervalued

1. Sleep. Sleep gives a _________ to immunity, creativity and psychological well-being.

2. Nature. Nature is the environment that we are biologically designed to feel good in.

3. ___________. Being alone offers the freedom to make spiritual and intellectual
breakthroughs.

7️⃣ Overvalued

1. Big cities. Big cities are sources of pollution, crime and noise. It's good to have _________
to their resources, but advisable to live outside their borders.

2. Restaurants. Restaurants offer the slowest and least efficient way to eat. Cooking at home
allows for healthier diets and more control over ingredients.

3. Hot weather. Sunny weather can bring about not only a lax attitude, but also a risk of
cancer and faster aging. Colder temperatures, on the contrary, clarify spirit, body and mind.

4. Fashion. The endless quest to conform with __________ trends is expensive and
unnecessary. Focusing on comfortable clothes makes life simpler and frees space for things
that matter.

5. Real estate. Buying ______ _____ often limits one's choices and is a questionable
investment. Renting gives more freedom to move and explore different locations.

6. Social media. The incessant flow of junk cluttering our minds from social media decreases
our happiness and creativity. Disconnecting from these internet services is the best thing we
can do on any given day.

7. Celebrity advice. Famous people often give _________ advice outside their fields of
expertise. For all important things in life, it's best to ______ __ hard science and expert
opinion.
Pavel Durov

Read and complete with the missing words from the box above.
Questions

1. Why do people give unwarranted advice?

2. Give an example of an ever-changing trend.
3. Is it a good idea to invest into real estate?
4. Do you rely on science?
5. Do most people have access to the Internet in Russia?
6. Why do some people like solitude?
7. In your opinion, what gives a boost to your immunity?
8. What things clutter people’s minds?

Your turn
1. Which statements do you agree and disagree with? Why?
2. If you wrote about undervalued/overvalued things, what would you put in your list and
why?
3. What would you ask Pavel Durov?