Ten Minutes of Walking
Written by Studio AM.
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When I cannot solve a problem, I sometimes stop and go for a walk.
At my desk, I stare at the same screen and read the same words. I keep trying an idea that has not worked. Outside, I notice other things: a bus, a dog or a red door. For a few minutes, I stop looking for an answer.
The walk does not solve every problem. Sometimes I return with a new idea. Other times, I simply feel ready to try again. Last week, I came back and noticed a mistake I had missed all morning.
I usually walk for about ten minutes. It is a cheap break that fits into my day. When I return, I still have work to do, but I can often look at it with fresh attention.
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Question 1 of 4
What is the main point of this essay?
The answer is B: A short walk can help the writer return to a problem with fresh attention.
The writer describes a brief change of activity that sometimes helps with the work afterwards.
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Question 2 of 4
According to the essay, what happens when the writer stays at the desk?
The answer is C: The writer keeps trying an idea that has not worked.
The second paragraph says the writer repeats an unsuccessful idea while looking at the same work.
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Question 3 of 4
If the writer returns without an answer, was the walk necessarily useless?
The answer is A: No. The writer may still feel ready to try the work again.
The writer mentions feeling ready to try again even without a new idea. That can still make the break useful.
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Question 4 of 4
What does 'cheap' mean when describing the walk?
The answer is D: costing little or no money
Here 'cheap' describes the low cost of the break, not its quality.
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