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Why We Prefer the Familiar: The Powerful Pull of the Status Quo | Reading Practice
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Abraham Wald and the Case of the Missing Bullet Holes | Reading Comprehension Practice
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My Worst Purchase Ever: A Story of Sunk Cost Fallacy | Listening Comprehension Practice
Improve your listening for exams like SAT and TOEFL with this humorous monologue about a terrible purchase. Learn about cognitive biases like the Anchoring Bias and Sunk Cost Fallacy through a relatable story. Includes a script, quiz, and vocabulary list.
The Harlem Renaissance: Reading Comprehension for TOEFL & IELTS
Sharpen your reading skills for international exams with this passage on the Harlem Renaissance. Includes a quiz, detailed feedback, and key vocabulary to boost your score.
The Influence of Technology on Business: Advanced Listening Practice for International Exams
Boost your listening score on international exams like TOEFL and IELTS. This practice test on technology’s impact on business will help you master advanced listening skills.
The Invisible Force in Negotiations: How Anchoring Shapes Every Deal You Make
Boost your reading score for exams like TOEFL and IELTS with this practice text on the Anchoring Bias. Learn how initial information shapes our decisions in negotiations and sales, with a full passage, 10-question quiz, and key vocabulary.
Confirmation Bias in Action: A Health Trend Debate
Practice your English listening skills for exams like TOEFL and IELTS with this dialogue about confirmation bias. A conversation between two friends highlights how pre-existing beliefs can change how we interpret information. Includes a full script, 10-question quiz, and vocabulary breakdown.
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