CAE - Use of english

Exercise 7 - Part 1

For questions 1-8, think of the best word to complete each sentence.

The Psychology of Deep Focus

In our modern digital age, constant notifications and infinite scrolling heavily disrupt our attention spans. Psychologists argue that the ability to maintain deep focus has become a rare skill that individuals must actively (1) to succeed. When a person enters a state of 'flow', their productivity rises exponentially, which (2) them to complete complex tasks with ease. (3) of the environment, achieving this mental state requires strict boundaries against distractions. Recent neurological research has (4) to light how multitasking actually damages cognitive flexibility over time. Corporate leaders are under no (5) regarding the financial losses caused by a distracted workforce. To solve this, progressive companies are trying to (6) a quiet working culture by banning internal emails during specific hours. If organizations fail to (7) these adjustments, employee burnout rates will inevitably (8) in the near future.

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