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You seem to prefer one-word answers.
But not enough for more than one-word answers.
Because otherwise, I just get one-word answers and I don’t know what you’re thinking.
To get the ball rolling even further, start asking the person or people you’re talking to the open-ended question that they can’t just answer with a «yes» or «no,» as one-word answers will stop any conversation in its tracks.
Чтобы закинуть мяч еще дальше, начните задавать такие вопросы человеку или людям, с которыми вы разговариваете, чтобы они не смогли ответить просто «да» или «нет», так как односложные ответы убьют любой разговор в процессе.
That is, in schizophrenia, a person does not think out the following possible questions in accordance with the logic of the discussion and does not answer them immediately in one sentence, as if ahead of them, but gives one-word answers that require further numerous clarifications.
То есть, при шизофрении человек не додумывает в соответствии с логикой дискуссии следующие возможные вопросы и не отвечает на них сразу в одном предложении, как бы опережая их, а дает односложные ответы, которые требуют дальнейших многочисленных уточнений.
Because yes and no are never one-word answers.
His tone was ‘blank’ with one-word answers.
She even used leading questions that elicited one-word answers.
Your once lovely and affectionate child now responds to you with one-word answers and annoyed eye rolling.
Ваш когда-то милый и ласковый ребенок теперь отвечает вам односложными ответами и раздраженным закатыванием глаз.
The teacher talks slowly and distinctly, asking questions and eliciting one-word answers.
Учитель говорит медленно и отчетливо, задавая вопросы и извлекая ответы в одно слово.
After some treatment, she was able to answer questions in one-word answers and she learned how to dress herself.
После нескольких курсов она уже смогла отвечать односложно на вопросы, научилась самостоятельно одеваться.
The fact that you only accept one-word answers is your problem.
His tone was curt with one-word answers.
When you ask them questions, they give you one-word answers.
By using keywords in the form of questions that only require a one-word answers, you’ll lose out on website-traffic as the machine redirecting prospects/consumers will simply answer the question itself.
Используя ключевые слова в форме вопросов, требующих ответа только одним словом, вы потеряете трафик на свой веб-сайт, поскольку машина, перенаправляющая потребителей, просто ответит на сам вопрос.
Is that why you kept giving me one-word answers at Dobler’s?
Ты поэтому отвечала всё время односложно в «Доблерсе»?
If you’ve gotten out of the family meal habit and don’t relish the prospect of receiving one-word answers from your teenagers (Q: What happened at school today?
Если вы уже отвыкли от семейных трапез и не получаете особого удовольствия от кратких ответов своих детей-подростков (Вопрос: Как сегодня прошел твой день в школе?
You only doin’ one-word answers?
Nice, three one-word answers.
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There are few things more frustrating than pouring your heart out to a guy over text, only to have him respond with the dreaded “K.” Luckily, if your dude tends to clam up over text, there are things you can do to help bring him out of his shell. Read on for our tips on how to handle a dry texter.
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It can be really hard to pick up on tone over text. When you’re texting, you can’t hear a guy’s tone of voice or see his facial expressions and body language. That means it can be really easy to misinterpret text messages, especially short ones.[1]
Before you assume that those dry texts mean he’s bored, upset, or being passive-aggressive, think about other possibilities. For example, it’s possible that:- He doesn’t like texting or isn’t used to it
- He’s busy or distracted
- He doesn’t realize that his short texts could come off as rude
- He wants to chat, but he isn’t sure what to say
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When in doubt, it’s a good idea to clear the air. If his one-word texts seem a little different from his usual style, you might worry that something’s bothering him. Instead of jumping to conclusions or trying to guess what’s on his mind, just ask him what’s going on.[2]
- Say something like, “Hey, you seem kind of quiet today. Is everything ok?” Or, “Is now a good time to chat? If you’re busy, we can talk later.”
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He might be bored or unsure of what to say. Or, it’s possible that the topic you’ve been talking about is sensitive for him. Whatever the reason, if it seems like he’s clamming up all of a sudden, sometimes changing the subject can help. Say something to make the transition to a new topic feel more natural.[3]
- For instance, “Oh hey, I just remembered something I’ve been meaning to ask you about.” Or, “This is a bit of a change of subject, but how was that Netflix documentary you watched last night?”[4]
- Say something like «Hey, random thought» to send the conversation in a new direction. By including the word «random,» you pretty much have permission to bring up whatever you want.[5]
- For instance, “Oh hey, I just remembered something I’ve been meaning to ask you about.” Or, “This is a bit of a change of subject, but how was that Netflix documentary you watched last night?”[4]
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These tend to require longer answers. If you tend to ask a lot of “yes” or “no” questions, the dude you’re chatting with might not realize you’re looking for something a little more substantial. The same goes if you’re just telling him things without actually inviting him to respond in some way. Try to get the conversation flowing by asking questions that start with who, what, where, when, why, or how.[6]
- For instance, instead of just saying, “Did you have a good day?” try something like, “How was work today?” or “So, what have you been up to this weekend?”
- If you tell him something, follow up with a question. For example, you might say something like, “That snowstorm was crazy last night, we must have gotten at least 10 inches up here. How much did you get?”
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Texting might not be his style. Sometimes you just need to switch up how you communicate. If he has trouble opening up over text, ask if he wants to take it to voice. You could also suggest video chat, or even meeting up to talk in person.[7]
- For instance, say something like, “I’d love to hear how your big presentation went today. Is this a good time to call?”
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He might be chattier later on. If you’re getting a bunch of one-word answers, it could be because he’s multi-tasking. You can always ask him if it’s a good time to chat. If he says no, take a rain check and try again later.
- For instance, say something like, “Seems like you’re busy right now. TTYL?”
- It’s totally normal for people to want space from texting sometimes. Even if he’s not busy, he might just need a break from texting or want some time to himself.[8]
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He might not realize how they come across. If you have a good vibe with the guy in general, but his short texts drive you up the wall, it might help to let him know how you feel. Keep it chill and try not to make it sound accusatory, so he’s less likely to feel hurt or defensive.[9]
- For example, say something like, “Hey, I love chatting with you, but I’m not sure how to feel when you send a lot of one-word answers. Sometimes I wonder if you’re bored or upset with me.”
- Try suggesting a solution, like, “Hey, just let me know if you’re not in the mood to talk,” or “We can do FaceTime if you prefer.”
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Slow down if you feel like you’re doing all the work. Just like in a face-to-face conversation, things can get unbalanced if one person is a lot more talkative than the other. If you tend to send a lot of long, chatty texts, it’s possible that he might just feel a bit overwhelmed. Try slowing it down or stopping for a bit and see if he makes a move to get the convo going again.[10]
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Heavy conversations are always trickier over text. For one thing, it’s a lot easier to misunderstand each other than if you’re talking face-to-face or even over the phone. If you have something important or difficult to discuss, give him a call or ask if he can meet up—that way, you’re more likely to have a productive conversation instead of getting a lot of frustrating one-word answers.[11]
- For instance, if you need to talk to him about where the relationship is going, or open up about a tough situation that you’re dealing with, don’t try to connect with him over text.
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Sometimes, one-word texts can be a red flag. If you’ve noticed that the dry texts are becoming more of a pattern—especially if he’s taking longer and longer to answer you—then it could be that he’s losing interest.[12]
If you just can’t seem to get a conversation going, and if you’re not connecting in other ways (like over the phone or in person), then it might be time to let him go.
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1. Circle the correct words (a or b) to complete the text.
My uncle is the 1…………….. of a small company that makes mobile phone batteries. His company has 2…………….. with one of the biggest mobile phone companies in the world. It generates a lot of 3…………….. for my uncle’s company.
My sister is 4…………….. . She has started a number of businesses, and taken quite a lot of risks. She is always asking for 5…………….., but it is difficult to find 6…………….. who want to lend her money. Although her companies make quite big 7…………….., she doesn’t pay herself a very big 8……………..
1 a CEO b entrepreneur
2 a a contract b a funding
3 a salary b income
4 a an investor b an entrepreneur
5 a profits b funding
6 a CEOs b investors
7 a profits b investors
8 a funding b salary
Answer
1 a 2 a 3 b 4 b 5 b 6 b 7 a 8 b
2. Read the text about Warren Buffet, ignoring the gaps. Which sentence is true: a, b or c?
a Warren Buffet is a billionaire who enjoys spending money.
b Warren Buffet made billions, but has given all his money away.
c Warren Buffet is a billionaire and leads a modest lifestyle.
Warren Buffet
Warren Buffet is the most successful investor of the 20th century and one of the richest men in the world. Buffet was born in Omaha, Nebraska in 1930. He first became an investor at the age of eleven. 1……………………… He also bought chewing gum, Coca-Cola and magazines from him and sold them to neighbours. 2……………………… By his early thirties, he had become a millionaire, and by 1990 he was a billionaire.
But although he is very rich, his lifestyle isn’t particularly extravagant. 3……………………… It only cost him $31,500! He doesn’t carry a mobile phone and he doesn’t have a computer on his desk. Buffet says he eats the same things he has always eaten: burgers, fries and Coke. 4……………………… Not only is he very modest, but he is also very generous. He has already given billions of dollars to charities and says that he will eventually give away 99% of his money. 5……………………… He once said, ‘I want to give my kids just enough so that they would feel that they could do anything, but not so much that they would feel like doing nothing.’
Answer
3 Warren Buffet is a billionaire and leads a modest lifestyle.
Reading Strategy
When you do a task with gapped sentences, study the sentence after each gap and look for any connections with the missing sentence. For example, if it begins with but, there is a contrast. Other words suggest other types of connection:
– similarity: too
– cause / result: so
– a different option: or
3. Read the Reading Strategy. Then match sentences A-G with gaps 1-5 in the text. There are two extra sentences.
A He doesn’t plan to give his children very much money when he dies.
B By the age of twenty he had made and saved $9,800 (about $100,000 in today’s money)
C However, he became the richest man in the world.
D As a teenager, he worked in his grandfather’s shop and delivered newspapers.
E Although he is rich, he isn’t very happy.
F Only his clothes are expensive, but he says they look cheap when he puts them on!
G He still lives in Omaha, in the house he bought more than fifty years ago.
4. Read the text again, including the missing sentences in exercise 3. Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)?
1 Buffet is over 80 years old.
2 He started earning money when he was a teenager.
3 He has recently moved into a very expensive new house.
4 The food he eats now is the same as the food he ate when he was young.
5 He plans to give a lot of money to his children.
Answer
1 T 2 F 3 F 4 T 5 F
Extra exercises
Strategy
After you have made your choice, check your answer by deciding why the other options are wrong.
1. Read the Strategy. Then read the text and the question below. Choose the correct option. Sum up in a sentence why each of the other options is incorrect. Underline the part of the text that tells you this. The first one has been done for you.
It isn’t ‘A’ because the writer is planning to start touring again.
Living cheaply in New Zealand
I’ve been in New Zealand for six months, and, as far as I’m concerned, it’s the adventure capital of the world! Hiking, skydiving, caving, … the list goes on. And it doesn’t have to cost a lot to live here. When I arrived, I stayed in a hostel in Auckland. It was cheap, and I met lots of people. I joined up with a few of them and we started touring the country – buses are the cheapest way to get about. We stayed in affordable campsites in the most amazing places. Right now, I’m back in a hostel in Wellington. I’m taking a city break before I start touring again.
1 What does the author say about being in New Zealand?
A He’s planning to go home now.
B He prefers travelling on his own.
C He’s spent a lot of money.
D He has seen both town and country.
Answer
C
It isn’t ‘B’ because he joined up with some people that he met at a hostel.
‘I met lots of people.’
‘I joined up with a few of them and we started touring the country …’
2. Now read the three texts. Choose the correct answer (A-D).
How to make money travelling
After I left university, I set out on a three-month trip to Asia. The idea was to travel and then go home and find a job. That was two years ago, and I’m still here! But how, you may ask, can you make money and travel at the same time? I teach English. I also write a travel blog, and that makes money too. I don’t have a lot of money, but I can pay my bills. I have friends that do other things, such as hairdressing. There are lots of different ways to make money while you’re travelling.
1 What does the author say about his experience?
A He spent three months in Asia.
B He now knows what job he wants to train for.
C He became very rich.
D He changed his plans.
So you want to be a billionaire?
Self-made billionaires have one thing in common: they’re good at making money. Most of them will also tell you that this talent is only part of the story. So what else do you need to be a success in the business world? So you want to be a billionaire? helps you understand. The book looks at the careers and methods of the world’s most famous self-made billionaires. Each chapter examines how these billionaires made their fortune – and how you can do the same. Read So you want to be a billionaire and open the door to a great future!
2 The author of the text wants to …
A sell people a book.
B explain the life of a billionaire.
C encourage readers to write a book about their lives.
D describe how he became successful.
The cost of art
Paul Cézanne’s painting The Card Players sold for 250 million dollars. Before that, Francis Bacon’s work Three Studies of Lucian Freud sold for 142.4 million. The question is: Why would you spend so much on a piece of art? Is it because you want to own something no one else can buy? Here’s another story … Banksy is a street artist whose work can sell for a million dollars. But one day he sold his paintings in Central Park for sixty dollars. The people that bought them didn’t know the paintings were by Banksy. Now they have some very valuable works!
3 The text gives readers …
A reasons for the high price of some art.
B information about the cost of art.
C ideas on how to make money from art.
D advice on the best artists to see.