The minimalist lifestyle - Unit 13

C1 Advanced · Word Formation · Complete Advanced Workbook, Cambridge University Press

For questions 1–8, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. There is an example at the beginning.

EXCESS

BASE

OWN

PRESS

THINK

CLEAR

COMMIT

CREDIBLE

Do you have lots of beautiful ___ but still aren't content? Maybe you should consider a minimalist lifestyle. The concept is based on the idea that 'less is more' and aims to avoid (1) ___ consumerism – an issue that blights many of our lives. The (2) ___ of minimalism is to value experiences over objects and avoid the stress that can come from (3) ___ . Consider the reasons you have so much. How much of your purchasing was down to peer (4) ___ ? For many, because of the materialistic materialism of the modern world, it's (5) ___ to just buy the things they need. Another reason why people adopt a minimalist lifestyle is to achieve (6) ___ of mind. They find that uncluttering their house creates space in their head. The minimalist lifestyle is not just about minimising what you own. It can also involve minimising your (7) ___ so that you have the time to do the things you want. Most people who have tried this way of life have found it (8) ___ liberating.

The minimalist lifestyle

POSSESS

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