You will hear a podcast where Chris Ryan talks about the effects of being rich. The recording is divided into two sections. You can listen once all the way through, and then listen again to both sections separately. Read the questions carefully and choose the best alternative.
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1.1 According to research, what can wealth lead to? (3 p.)

Reduced capabilities to express one’s feelings
Difficulties in interpreting others’ intentions
General indifference towards other people

1.2 Why did the dawn of agriculture cause wealth differentials? (3 p.)

There was suddenly a surplus of goods
The crop was better in some locations
The new social structure created a divide

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1.3 What is ironic about wealth? (3 p.)

It leads to a never-ending race with no real winners
People use it to buy something considered harmful
What people obtain with it is available for free as well

1.4 How does wealth affect the happiness of people who earn more than $70,000 annually in the US? (3 p.)

It is irrelevant to their happiness
It increases their happiness
It decreases their happiness