CAE Reading and Use of English Part 2
For questions 9-16, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0).
The Flow
Have you 0 EVER been so absorbed in an activity that you lost all track of time? This state of intense focus and enjoyment is known 9 ‘flow’. The concept was first named by the psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, 10 spent decades studying what makes people truly happy.
Flow is said to occur when there is a perfect balance 11 the challenge of a task and a person’s skill level. If the challenge is too great, anxiety results; When it is too low, boredom sets in. During flow, people experience deep immersion, a sense of control, and a loss of self-consciousness. 12 is particularly fascinating is that this state can be accessed 13 anyone, regardless 14 their profession or hobbies.
Achieving flow regularly is linked to improved performance and greater well-being. 15 it’s not a state you can force, you can create the right conditions for it 16 happen by setting clear goals, seeking out challenging tasks, and minimizing distractions.
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