B2Listening - LectureStudent’s Copy

Answer the following questions using your lecture notes.

1) The lecturer talks about all of the following EXCEPT _______.

a) expressive strategies for anger
b) causes of anger
c) coping strategies for anger
d) characteristics of angry people

2) The lecturer describes anger as________.

a) an unusual human emotion
b) a completely harmful feeling
c) a generally normal emotion
d) an awkward feeling

3) Which of the following is NOT one of the physiological changes that occur when people get
angry?
a) levels of energy hormones increase
b) muscles get tense
c) blood pressure goes up
d) adrenaline levels go up

4) Which one of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for anger in the lecture?
a) financial issues
b) cultural factors
c) traumatic events
d) personal problems

5) Which one of the following sentences CANNOT be inferred about the causes of anger from
the lecture?
a) The feeling of anger generally runs in the family.
b) The reasons for anger can be dated back to childhood years.
c) Lack of emotional contact in the family triggers angry feelings.
d) External events play the most important role in causing anger.

6) What does the lecturer say about expressing anger in a natural way?
a) There is no restriction on expressing anger in society.
b) It’s normal to respond aggressively regardless of any danger.
c) People naturally act angrily in self-defense to danger.
d) Expressing anger whether less or more is unacceptable.

7) What can be the result of suppressing anger?

a) Unexpressed anger turns inward and creates problems.
b) People control their anger and become more positive.
c) People become more respectful of others.
d) Suppressed anger protects personal relationships.
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8) Which of the following best explains “calming”?

a) Calming down inside but turning your anger to others.
b) Controlling both inner feelings and outward behavior.
c) Fighting against angry feelings by showing your anger.
d) Not hurting yourself but hurting people around you.

9) All of the following strategies help people calm down their angry feelings EXCEPT _______.
a) enrolling in courses that teach how to relax
b) changing their immediate surroundings
c) consulting to professionals for help
d) talking to family members and friends

10) What does the lecturer suggest about anger at the end of the lecture?
a) It’s not possible to handle angry feelings, so it is no use in trying.
b) Expressing your anger will make you unhappy and annoyed.
c) It’s possible to manage your anger by learning how to control your feelings.
d) Avoiding negative feelings and events in life is the best way to control anger.

11) What is the purpose of the lecture?

a) To entertain
b) To inform
c) To persuade
d) To contradict