36 exam-style questions on Lifestyles — topic T1.1 of Identities in the IB English B syllabus — with answers and explanations. Samples below; the full set is free with an account.
Which word best describes a lifestyle that involves sitting for long periods with very little physical activity?
Answer: sedentary
'Sedentary' means involving much sitting and little exercise; 'nomadic' means travelling constantly, 'frugal' means spending little money, and 'hectic' means extremely busy.
Choose the correct option: If more people cycled to work instead of driving, city traffic ___ much lighter.
Answer: would be
This is a second conditional (unreal present situation): 'If + past simple, would + infinitive', so 'would be' is correct.
Choose the sentence with correct article use.
Answer: Minimalism is becoming a popular lifestyle.
Abstract nouns like 'minimalism' take no article when used generally, while the countable noun 'lifestyle' needs the indefinite article 'a'.
Choose the correct phrasal verb: In order to live more healthily, he decided to ___ on sugary drinks.
Answer: cut down
'Cut down on something' means to reduce the amount you consume; 'cut out' would mean stopping completely and is not followed by 'on'.
Which opening is most appropriate for a formal letter to a newspaper about changing lifestyles in your city?
Answer: Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing in response to your recent article.
A formal letter requires a formal salutation ('Dear Sir or Madam') and a clear statement of purpose; the other openings are far too informal for this text type.
Choose the correct option: 'She ___ to the gym three times a week since January, and she feels much fitter.'
Answer: has been going
'Since January' marks a period running up to now, so English uses the present perfect continuous. The present simple or continuous with 'since' is a typical first-language transfer error.
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