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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-SCRIPT COMPLETION

A. First Cut

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 - 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. Second Cut

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

⏱ 01:30 - 02:23

  1. "The majority of the information that our body receives throughout the day, goes through this ."

  2. "Now depending on what you believe about the world and about yourself, your interpretation of what you experience can ."

  3. " Let's then say one day, one of your peers or co-workers was to to one of your questions.."

  4. " If you believe many negative things about yourself, your by our brain. "

  5. "Whatever happens around you must first be received by your this as being your fault. "

LET'S DO THE CHALLENGE-Comprehension Questions

Direction: Answer the following questions below based on the video.

  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