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A.Complete the information using the words and phrases in the box. averageconceptencountermedianormrely onAs human beings, we 1 other people for most of the knowledge that we learn. We gain so much from believing others that if we occasionally believe a lie, there is relatively little harm. Most people therefore have a tendency to trust others. However, this results in what psychologist Robert Feldman calls %u201cthe liar%u2019s advantage.%u201d According to this 2, the 3person does not expect to hear lies, and the 4 is to believe what you hear. This is one reason why people tend to believe false information that they 5 on social 6.B. Match the two parts of each definition.1.An experiment%u25cf%u0009%u25cfa. is someone who offers to do a particular task.2.A researcher%u25cf%u25cfb. is a scientific test.3.A volunteer%u25cf%u25cfc. is a single person.4.An individual%u25cf%u25cfd. is a person who finds out information.C. The nouns in the box are frequently used with the adjective average. Complete the sentences using the correct word.daysizefamilysalary1.The average in my country is around $60,000 per year.2.On an average , I use social media for around three hours.3.The government%u2019s new tax will cost the average an extra $1,000 a year. 4.In many countries, the average of a new apartment is getting smaller.COMPLETIONDEFINITIONSCOLLOCATIONSVOCABULARY PRACTICEPolygraph machines%u2014or lie detectors%u2014work by measuring physical signs of lying, such as blood pressure and heartbeat.Unit 11A