All in the Mind

Match the terms with their definitions telekinesis the ability to remotely move an object using only psychic powers firewalking a bare foot walk over red-hot wood embers measuring around 800 degrees hypnosis a mental state like sleep, in which a person's thoughts can be easily influenced by someone else superhuman strength the ability for an individual to be stronger, tougher, more endurable and more physically powerful than humanly possible How long has firewalking been part of ceremonies in different countries? for _ years 1,OOO 2,000 3,000 4,000 When did firewalking become popular in Europe and the USA? in the 19th century in the first half of the 20th century in the second half of the 20th century at the beginning of the 21st century Is firewalking very risky? yes, it is no, it isn´t hard to say the text doesn´t say Why don´t most firewalkers get burnt? they have mystical powers they apply healing ointment on their feet beforehand they soak their feet in icy water beforehand they run quickly across burning coals Why did the KFC managers have to go to hospital? they drank too much they fought about the new KFC menu they suffered from food poisoning they walked across red hot wood Who was the founder of hypnosis? James Hydrick James Randi Franz Mesmer Tom Boyle Today, hypnosis is used in medicine as well as for entertainment. true false we don´t know How do the hypnotised volunteers never behave? they act like giant babies they act like animals they eat onions they float in the air When was stage hypnotism prohibited in Britain? in _ 1942 1952 1962 1972 When did scientists become interested in telekinesis? in the _ century 17th 18th 19th 20th Why did James Hydrick become famous? - It seemed that he was able to _. make the pages of a book turn without touching them levitate become invisible crawl on the walls How did James Hydrick cheat? he was attached to a very thin strong rope he put glue on his palms and soles he could blow without moving his lips and chest he threw an invisibility cloak over himself Who did Tom Boyle rescue? a driver a pedestrian a skateboarder a cyclist Where were Tom Boyle and his wife at the moment the accident happened? in the supermarket at the car park on the main road on the highway Did the driver of the Camaro know he had caused an accident? yes, he did no, he didn´t the text doesn´t say Did Boyle take long to decide whether he wanted to help the injured boy? yes, he did no, he didn´t we don´t know How much did the Camaro weigh? 1,000 kg 2,000 kg 3,000 kg 4,000kg Fill in the gaps with the words from the list below. In extreme situations, our brain sends more adrenaline and cortisol into the blood stream. The body is prepared for action. Our blood pressure rises, our heart beats faster and more oxygen is pumped into our muscles. Homonyms are words which sound the same, but have distinctly different meanings and different spellings. have the same meanings. are spelled the same and sound the same but have different meanings. have the opposite meanings. Complete the sentences with the homonyms from the list below. 1. The man couldn’t see the difference between right and wrong. Turn right at the first traffic light.2. Sales rose by 20% over the Christmas period. He sent her a single red rose.3. Today’s football match is France versus Brazil. You can’t match him in chess.4. Don’t get excited about the exam; keep cool. Remove the cakes from the oven and cool them on a wire rack.5. He would sit quietly and watch what was happening. The watch was cheap, but it goes quite well.6. Several villages have been destroyed by a huge tidal wave. He raised his hand to wave.7. The diamond ring is the most expensive. Our washing machine has broken; I’ll ring the electrician.8. He felt bright and cheerful and full of energy. I’ve got two bright students, but the rest are average.9. I can sing. This can of oil is very heavy.10. Do not lie to me. I want to lie down now because I am very tired.