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[D] Improvement Pill: The Biggest Benefits of Minimalism

LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐

intention

[ in-'ten-shuhn ]

noun

- something that you want and plan to do

I wrote the letter with the intention of apologizing for my mistake.

possession

[ puh-'zesh-uhn ]

noun

- something that you own or that you are carrying with you at a particular time

She treasured her grandmother's ring as her most prized possession.

deliberate

[ dih-'lib-uh-reyt ]

verb

- to think or talk seriously and carefully about something

Before buying a new car, he deliberated with his family about the pros and cons of each model.

baseline

[ 'beys-lahyn ]

noun

- a minimum level of quality, safety, etc. that is considered to be necessary in a particular situation

The doctor will use your current health as the baseline for your treatment plan.

accumulate

[ uh-'kyoo-myuh-leyt ]

verb

- to collect a large number of things over a long period of time

Dust tends to accumulate quickly on the shelves if not cleaned regularly.

LET'S TAKE A LOOK! [ FULL CLIP ]

What is the video all about? Choose two statements that refer to the main ideas of the video.


1. Minimalism emphasizes simplicity, intentionality, and a focus on essentials.

2. Minimalism requires giving away all your worldly possessions and living in isolation.

3. Buying new material possessions, such as a fancy car or apartment, always leads to long-term happiness according to the hedonic treadmill concept.

4. Multiple studies have found that having a lot of material possessions does not correlate with overall life satisfaction.

LET'S TRY IT! - FIRST CUT

A. Script Completion

Direction: Watch the first cut of the video and complete the following lines below with the missing words. Write or type down your answers while listening.

⏱ 00:00 - 00:36

  1. "Do you often feel in your life? "

  2. " If so, it may be to observe your environment and figure out how it contributes to your overall well-being. "

  3. "In this video we'll take a look at how you can shape your environment to lead a life with more focus, , and purpose. "

  4. "Minimalism is a lifestyle and philosophy that emphasizes , intentionality, and a focus on the essentials. "

  5. "It involves choosing to live with fewer material possessions. "

LET'S PRACTICE - SECOND CUT

A. Script Completion

Direction: Watch the second cut of the video and complete the following lines below with the missing phrases.

⏱ 00:58 - 01:54

  1. "Multiple studies have found that having a lot of material possessions does not with overall life satisfaction. "

  2. "We all need , to survive in this world such as food, clothing, and shelter, but beyond a certain point, having more stuff does not equate to more happiness. "

  3. "Simply put, a hedonic treadmill means that your baseline level of happiness always ."

  4. "In one study, researchers interviewed a number of lottery winners a year after they've won a of money. "

  5. "Minimalism is all about disregarding the need to more material possessions. "

LET'S DO THE CHALLENGE - FULL CLIP

Direction: Answer the following questions based on the video and let's check your comprehension.

  1. What is minimalism?

  2. What does minimalism encourage regarding material possessions?

  3. How does the speaker explain the concept of the "Hedonic treadmill"?

  4. What experiment does the passage propose for evaluating possessions?

  5. Do you believe that having fewer possessions can lead to greater happiness? Why or why not?

LET'S RECAP!

Active-Listening Let-s-Recap-2

1. Which new words/phrases were easiest to remember? Give three.

どの語句/文が覚えやすかったですか?3つ挙げてください。


2. Which words/phrases were you having a hard time to speak/understand? Give three.

どの語句/文が話したり理解するのに難しかったですか?3つ挙げてください。

intention

[ in-'ten-shuhn ]

noun

- something that you want and plan to do

I wrote the letter with the intention of apologizing for my mistake.

possession

[ puh-'zesh-uhn ]

noun

- something that you own or that you are carrying with you at a particular time

She treasured her grandmother's ring as her most prized possession.

deliberate

[ dih-'lib-uh-reyt ]

verb

- to think or talk seriously and carefully about something

Before buying a new car, he deliberated with his family about the pros and cons of each model.

baseline

[ 'beys-lahyn ]

noun

- a minimum level of quality, safety, etc. that is considered to be necessary in a particular situation

The doctor will use your current health as the baseline for your treatment plan.

accumulate theory

[ uh-'kyoo-myuh-leyt ]

verb

- to collect a large number of things over a long period of time

Dust tends to accumulate quickly on the shelves if not cleaned regularly.