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[D] Improvement Pill: The Simple Idea that will Make You Happier

LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐

interpret

[ in-'tur-prit ]

verb

- to decide what the intended meaning of something is

She tried to interpret the meaning of the painting by looking at its colors and shapes.

drastically

['dras-tik-lee ]

adverb

- in a way that is severe and sudden or has very noticeable effects

After changing her diet and exercise routine, her health improved drastically.

swamp

[ swomp ]

verb

- to have too many of something, or give someone too much to do

After the storm, the yard was completely swamped with water.

aggressively

[ uh-'gres-iv-lee ]

adverb

- in an angry and violent way

The dog barked aggressively at the stranger approaching the house.

trick

[ trik ]

noun

- an action that is intended to deceive, either as a way of cheating someone, or as a joke or form of entertainment

The magician performed a clever trick with a deck of cards.

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. Our beliefs and expectations influence our interpretation of events.

2. The sound waves in the clip change each time, depending on the listener's beliefs and expectations.

3. Adjusting one's beliefs and expectations can lead to a more positive interpretation of events and improve one's well-being.

4. Our sensory organs directly translate reality into our minds without any processing by the brain.

LET'S PRACTICE

A. Script Completion

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

⏱ 00:00 - 01:06

  1. "In order to understand what I'm talking about we have to first listen to this clip that I on Twitter. "

  2. "Now, I didn't pull any , it's the exact same clip as before. "

  3. "Yet what you just heard drastically changed based on your beliefs and your ."

  4. "Well, there's a brief period of time that it takes for reality to be by our brain. "

  5. "Whatever happens around you must first be received by your such as your eyes, ears, skin. "

B. Comprehension Questions

Direction: Watch the clip again and answer the following questions. Choose the correct answer from the choices given.

  1. Where did the speaker find the audio clip?

    a. Twitter

    b. YouTube

    c. Facebook

  2. What phrase did the speaker first say the toy was going to say?

    a. Brainstorm

    b. Green Storm

    c. Green Needle

  3. What key factor does the speaker say influences what people hear in the audio clip?

    a. The speed at which the clip is played

    b. People's beliefs and expectations

    c. The quality of the speaker or headphones used

  4. According to the speaker, what does "The Translator" refer to?

    a. A mental trick that makes people misinterpret words they hear

    b. The brief time it takes for the brain to process sensory information

    c. A tool that can change audio to sound like different words

  5. What process does the speaker describe before the brain forms a final image of reality?

    a. Sensory organs receive information, which is then processed by the brain

    b. The brain directly creates perceptions without input from sensory organs

    c. Reality is instantly recognized without needing interpretation

LET'S DO THE CHALLENGE - FULL CLIP

Direction: Answer the following questions by giving your opinion.


  1. According to the passage, what roles do sensory organs play in the process of interpreting reality?

  2. What is the possible reason behind someone who struggles with happiness?

  3. In the given sample situation, how do negative beliefs about oneself affect one's interpretation of the question?

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。

interpret

[ in-'tur-prit ]

verb

- to decide what the intended meaning of something is

She tried to interpret the meaning of the painting by looking at its colors and shapes.

drastically

['dras-tik-lee ]

adverb

- in a way that is severe and sudden or has very noticeable effects

After changing her diet and exercise routine, her health improved drastically.

swamp

[ swomp ]

verb

- to have too many of something, or give someone too much to do

After the storm, the yard was completely swamped with water.

aggressively

[ uh-'gres-iv-lee ]

adverb

- in an angry and violent way

The dog barked aggressively at the stranger approaching the house.

trick

[ trik ]

noun

- an action that is intended to deceive, either as a way of cheating someone, or as a joke or form of entertainment

The magician performed a clever trick with a deck of cards.