Lesson 5 MENTAL TOUGHNESS CLASS 2/1

1. What is the main idea of Section 3?

• a. Only professional players benefit from self-talk.

• b. Positive self-talk can help athletes stay relaxed and focused.

• c. Free-throws are the hardest part of basketball.

• d. Negative thinking can improve one's performance.

2. 2. Why do the authors suggest talking to yourself in the second person?

• a. It sounds more formal that way.

• b. It helps you stay emotionally detached.

• c. It feels like someone else is encouraging you.

•  d. It is grammatically correct.

3. 3. Which word is closest in meaning to "alleviate" as used in Section 4?

• a.  relieve

•  b. remove

• c. create

• d. increase

4. 4. Which of the following best describes “imaging”?

• a. Dreaming of winning the Olympics.

• b. Watching others play.

• c. Visualizing, feeling, and hearing what you want to happen.

• d. Imagining impossible things.

5. 5. Which of the following is an example of second-person self-talk?

• a. I will win this match.

• b. You are ready for this!

• c. We have trained hard. Fight!

• d. This is your chance to shine.

6. 6. What does "mental toughness" mean as used in the text?

• a. Having a well-built physique.

• b. The ability to ignore problems.

• c. Having the emotional strength to deal with pressure and challenges.

• d. Having determination to get through each game.

7. What technique did Serena Williams use to improve her mental strength?

• a. Watching videos of her previous matches.

•  b. Practicing only successful shots.

•  c. Imaging situations where she might fail.

• d. Taking long breaks between games.

8. 8. Which of the following is closest in meaning to “focus”?

• a. relax

• b. wonder

• c. observe

• d. concentrate

9. 9. According to the text, how does self-talk affect performance?

• a. It makes you overthink.

•  b. It helps or hurts depending on what you say.

• c. It has no real effect.

• d. It only works in group sports.

10. 10. What can be inferred about the technique of practicing for failure?

• a. It lowers your self-confidence.

• b. It makes athletes more nervous.

• c. It prepares athletes to respond calmly in real situations.

• d. It assures players of a sure win.