LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐
intention
[ in-'ten-shuhn ]
noun
I wrote the letter with the intention of apologizing for my mistake.
possession
[ puh-'zesh-uhn ]
noun
She treasured her grandmother's ring as her most prized possession.
deliberate
[ dih-'lib-uh-reyt ]
verb
Before buying a new car, he deliberated with his family about the pros and cons of each model.
baseline
[ 'beys-lahyn ]
noun
The doctor will use your current health as the baseline for your treatment plan.
accumulate
[ uh-'kyoo-myuh-leyt ]
verb
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
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"Do you often feel in your life? "
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" If so, it may be to observe your environment and figure out how it contributes to your overall well-being. "
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"In this video we'll take a look at how you can shape your environment to lead a life with more focus, , and purpose. "
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"Minimalism is a lifestyle and philosophy that emphasizes , intentionality, and a focus on the essentials. "
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"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
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"Multiple studies have found that having a lot of material possessions does not with overall life satisfaction. "
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"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. "
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"Simply put, a hedonic treadmill means that your baseline level of happiness always ."
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"In one study, researchers interviewed a number of lottery winners a year after they've won a of money. "
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"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.
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What is minimalism?
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What does minimalism encourage regarding material possessions?
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How does the speaker explain the concept of the "Hedonic treadmill"?
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What experiment does the passage propose for evaluating possessions?
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Do you believe that having fewer possessions can lead to greater happiness? Why or why not?
LET'S RECAP!
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
I wrote the letter with the intention of apologizing for my mistake.
possession
[ puh-'zesh-uhn ]
noun
She treasured her grandmother's ring as her most prized possession.
deliberate
[ dih-'lib-uh-reyt ]
verb
Before buying a new car, he deliberated with his family about the pros and cons of each model.
baseline
[ 'beys-lahyn ]
noun
The doctor will use your current health as the baseline for your treatment plan.
accumulate theory
[ uh-'kyoo-myuh-leyt ]
verb
Dust tends to accumulate quickly on the shelves if not cleaned regularly.