The document discusses factors that contribute to countries being ranked as the happiest in the world, including social support systems, wealth, low crime rates, work-life balance, tolerance, healthcare, education, gender equality, and overall life satisfaction. The happiest countries listed are Austria, Canada, New Zealand, Sweden, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Iceland, Norway, Denmark, and Finland. Safety, social support, wealth, education, healthcare, work-life balance, and tolerance were common characteristics among these top countries.
The document discusses factors that contribute to countries being ranked as the happiest in the world, including social support systems, wealth, low crime rates, work-life balance, tolerance, healthcare, education, gender equality, and overall life satisfaction. The happiest countries listed are Austria, Canada, New Zealand, Sweden, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Iceland, Norway, Denmark, and Finland. Safety, social support, wealth, education, healthcare, work-life balance, and tolerance were common characteristics among these top countries.
The document discusses factors that contribute to countries being ranked as the happiest in the world, including social support systems, wealth, low crime rates, work-life balance, tolerance, healthcare, education, gender equality, and overall life satisfaction. The happiest countries listed are Austria, Canada, New Zealand, Sweden, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Iceland, Norway, Denmark, and Finland. Safety, social support, wealth, education, healthcare, work-life balance, and tolerance were common characteristics among these top countries.
Pay attention to the video and then, answer the questions:
1)Is there just one concept for happiness?
No, happiness can mean different things to different people. The countries with the happiest immigrants are not the richest countries, but instead the countries with a more balanced set of social and institutional supports for better lives. 2) What are the happiest countries? The happiest countries are Austria, Canada, New Zealand, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Iceland, Norway, Denmark, Finland 3) Is safety an important issue to be considered? Yes, Safety is an important issue because all of the happiest countries are seen as the world's safest countries. 4) Which is the world’s most liveable city? The world's most liveable city is Austria. 5) Is pollution a problem in Austria? 73% of Austrians are satisfied with their lives despite the high levels of air pollution. Maybe the lower-than-average crime rate explains why Austrians feel so good. 6) Sum up facts about Canada: According for the report part of Canada´s high happiness score also come from its tolerant approach to multiculturalism, via programs that promote inter- ethnic understanding. 7) Characteristics about New Zealand: Beautiful landscapes - outdoor adventure sport including: bungee jumping, jet boating and sky diving - Great climate - Good food.
8) Are New Zealanders really hard-working people?
The people here don't place too much emphasis on work, spend a lot of time outside. 9) Do they care much about personal achievements?
People here aren't overly concerned about personal achievements or status.
10) What features does Sweden share with Canada? Sweden swapping places with Canada since last year, Sweden has benefitted from excellent social support and a high life expectancy. 11) How does the government support? The government supports long parental leave policies, free schooling, baby friendly public areas, hell care and college education are free.
12) Switzerland, what is its outstanding record?
Switzerland is one of the world's wealthiest countries and has been well-known for centuries for its neutrality. Their welfare and healthcare are amongst some of the best in the world. 13) What is the average life expectancy in Switzerland? The average life expectancy is 83. 14) What languages do people speak there? People can speak German, French and English. 15) What is The Netherlands famous for? is known for a flat landscape of canals, tulip fields, windmill and cycling routes. The country is also renowned liveability progressiveness, and work-live balance 16) Why are the Dutch so happy? Famously relaxed and welcoming, their particular brand of lifestyle has propelled to the fifth happiest country in the world. The pace of life and freedom are particularly strong points that put a smile on many resident´s faces. 17) What does Iceland offer? Iceland offers a relatively low-income tax, free healthcare, and free higher education to its citizens. 18) Norway is famous for: Norway´s consistently described as Europe´s most beautiful countries that benefits from little to no corruption, phenomenal social support and freedom. 19) What about gender pay gap? The gender pay gap are amongst the lower in the world. 20) Mention some characteristics of the Danish: The Danish are generally well educated and well informed. 21) Finland: does the country welcome immigrants? Yes, it does. The country of about 5.5 million people is home to around 300,000 foreign nationals, with its largest immigration group being from other European nation. 22) What is special about the Finns? It´s the only country in the developed world where fathers spend more time with school-aged children than mothers. In particular, the generosity of its people with little to no corruption and high GDP.
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