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IELTS reading inference Practice

Which of the following activities is presented as the most likely to cause cognitive hyperarousal?

Question type: multiple choice ยท Difficulty: beginner

  1. A. Watching a documentary film on a tablet
  2. B. Reading a book on an e-reader
  3. C. Having a text message argument with a friend
  4. D. Listening to calm music before bed

Explanation Preview

Paragraph D explains that interactive and emotionally charged activities are more arousing. It contrasts 'passively watching a calm nature documentary' with 'playing a fast-paced video game or having an emotionally charged conversation over a messaging app.' Therefore, having an argument via text message is the best example of an activity that causes cognitive hyperarousal.

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