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The key answer of exercise 6

The key to exercise solutions in chapter 6.1 - The quiet revolution for the textbook Navigate Pre-Intermediate B1 - Coursebook with authors Caroline Krantz and Julie Norton from Oxford University Press

Question

  1. Read the article again and make notes under these headings.
  2. What do you think about the ideas in the article?

Answer

a)

  1. They are just as confident as extroverts. They are quieter than extroverts. They are sociable but prefer being with close friends or family. They enjoy spending time alone.
  2. They need time to think carefully before they speak or act. Schools, universities and workplaces are less interested in them. 50% of a student’s grade is based on speaking well in class. Job adverts often ask for ‘good communication skills’.
  3. They are good at creating new and unusual ideas, and solving problems.

b) -

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