Question

Read the passage carefully and answer the questions given below.
For many people, there are essentially only two speeds, fast and faster. It seems that,
most of the time, we are scrambling around, moving very quickly, doing three or four
things at once. Often we are only paying partial attention or half listening to the
people we are working with. Our minds are cluttered and overly busy.
Perhaps the reason so many of us spend so much time scrambling is that we fear
falling behind or losing our edge. Our competitors, and everyone else around us, seem to be moving so fast that we feel we must do the same.
It’s important to note that, in this hyper, frenetic state of mind, our concentration suffers. We waste previous energy and have a tendency to make mistakes. When we’re scrambling, it’s difficult to determine what’s truly most relevant because we are so preoccupied with getting everything done. Because we are moving so quickly, it’s easy to get stressed out, nervous, and agitated. And because we are so “on edge,” things get on our nerves easily and often. When we are scrambling, it’s really easy to sweat the small stuff.
As an experiment, see if you can make a conscious effort to slow down – both your thinking and your actions. If you do, I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised to discover that, despite the slower speed, you’ll become more relaxed and far more effective.The reason this happens is that you’ll regain your composure and be able to see the bigger picture. Your stress level will drop dramatically and it will even seem like you have more time. Your thinking and listening skills will become sharper and more honed. You’ll be able to anticipate problems rather than finding yourself in the middle of them so often.
I’d estimate that I operate at about half the speed I did ten years ago. I get about twice as much work accomplished! It’s actually quite remarkable how much you can do
when you’re calm and collected. And perhaps even more importantly, you enjoy what you are doing far more than when you’re rushing around. I fully acknowledge the need to be productive, and I realize how much work there is to do. However, ironic asit may seem, its often the case that you’ll get more done in less time when you stop scrambling so much.
1a What does the writer mean when he says “…there are essentially only two speeds,fast and faster”. 2
1b Why are we compelled to behave in this manner? 2
1c What happens to our efficiency when we move in this hyper fashion? 3
1d Give reasons why you would function better when you slowed down? 2
1e Give a title to the passage.

Answer 1

1a) When are scrambling rather than doing things peacefully, we forget the fact that calmness is the key. To bring this idea forward, author metaphorically says, there are only 2 speeds, fast and fastest.
1b)We always try to be on the edge
1c) It is a huge misconception that our efficiencies will increase when we "scramble", but rather it ll worsen. Being calm and collected is very important.
1d) Our listening and thinking skills will improve when you are relaxed. You ll be able to anticipate problems rather than jumping into em every now and the.
1e) Why we should slow down to "speed up" !