Before reading Winston Smith - Chapter 1 a. A happy, self-sufficient society living with nature. ▢ b. A society of brainless humans controlled by alien beings. ▢ c. A society of workers controlled by a totalitarian oligarchy. ▢ d. A society of intelligent humans living in a scientifically advanced world. ▢ 1 1984 is set over 30 years after it was written. What kind of future do you think it features? a. There are several parties. ▢ b. All decisions are made by the state. ▢ c. Uniformity is welcomed. ▢ d. Equality is at the basis of justice. ▢ e. Wars are avoided at all costs. ▢ f. One party dominates. ▢ g. Well-being for everybody is promoted. ▢ h. Justice is manipulated and follows ad hoc principles. ▢ i. Decisions are made by the state and the individuals. ▢ j. Differences are appreciated and welcomed. ▢ k. A state of war is convenient. ▢ l. Well-being is reserved for a restricted group of people. ▢ 2 Which aspects are typical of a democratic (D) or a totalitarian (T) government and society? a. Unnecessary use of two expressions with the same meaning. ▢ b. Humorous use of an expression that has several meanings or that sounds like another one. ▢ c. Statement that seems impossible because it contains two opposite ideas. ▢ 1 Deep down, you’re really shallow. 2. PIN number 3. You were right, so I left. 3 Choose the correct definition and example for the word paradox. What are the other two definitions and examples for?