COLLABORATIVE READING

From your reading of Chapter 1 choose the statements that the author DOES NOT agree with:

• what our mind focuses on becomes our world.

• If we know how to be content, we cannot make peace with our past and let go of our baggage.

• it's not the situation that is troubling us, but our perspective on it.

• Love yourself despite your imperfections.

Pick the missing word to complete the sentence: What makes speech eloquent is the appropriate pause between words. From time to time, we should take a breath and notice the __________between sounds.

• difference

• similarity

• silence

• choice

Hanim conveys the message that humour is _________________________

• not everybody's cup of tea.

• is not the only thing that matters.

• is the only thing that matters.

• is an essential part of our lives.

After altering his teaching style, the author found that students began to respond positively and rediscover their interest in the class.

• True

• False

• They became more indifferent

• The students did not notice any change

What does the large boulder symbolize in fifth chapter?

• Flexibility in the face of challenges

• The importance of changing one's opinions

• Staying true and not wavering despite external influences

• The need for seeking approval from others

Fill in the blank using the right word:

According to Hanim, trying to convince someone to adopt our view is largely the work of our ________

1. anger

2. pride

3. ego

4. frustration

What does Haemin mean when he states that 'Life is like a slice of Pizza?

• It is good when served hot.

• It often doesn't turn out as advertised.

• It is as good as advertised.

• It is to be tried before being ordered.

Why, according to Haemin is life like 'Jazz' ?

• It has a life of its own, you can't control all the notes, tunes and variable.

• Life is full of unexpected twists and turns.

• Life is predictable like Jazz, you can control all the variable.

• Life is like music, it has its own rhythm and tunes.

Haenim's favourite story that contains a lesson for life is the Lotus Sutra because:

• (a)   It teaches him about the importance of meditation and stillness.

   

• (b)   It is highly philosophical and a metaphor for life.

• (c)   the more he reads it the more he is awed by its depth.

• (d)   the story predicts the end of the world.

Which of the following statements best supports the statement, 'Never cede the power to make decisions about your life.'

• You will become a slave working for others.

• You are the owner of your life.

• You don't want to be a person without an identity.

• You don't want to lose your purpose in life.