4.Which two adjectives describe something that has a problem or defect?

Flawed and faulty.

5. True or false: According to the article, people who are more punctual have better inner clocks.

False. The article suggests that those who are more punctual are better at checking the time frequently, whereas those who are late forget to do so. It says that our inner clocks are not reliable on their own.

2. 请你在不参考课文的情况下完成下列练习。选择一个意思合适的单词填入句子的空格处 。

1. I need to take control of my life. The days keep slipping by and I never achieve anything.

2. Luke is always punctual. I’ve never seen him be late for anything. 

3. Don’t underestimate Lucy. She might be quiet, but she’s extremely professional. 

4. We had so much fun last night that we completely lost track of time and got home very late. 

5. I don’t like being on the receiving end when he’s angry. He can get very aggressive.

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