WorksheetsUNIT 8 FAIR AND UNFAIR- LISTENING TASK
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Studies have shown that winning the lottery does not significantly increase happiness beyond that of a _____ group who hadn’t won.
a)
experimental
b)
control
c)
comparison
d)
observation
2.
Our emotional well-being does not seem to improve with ________ or status after reaching a certain level.
a)
money
b)
success
c)
wealth
d)
power
3.
The phenomenon known as hedonic ________ describes our tendency to return to a stable emotional state over time.
a)
adjustment
b)
adaptation
c)
equilibrium
d)
balance
4.
Lottery winners who had suffered paralysis reported levels of happiness approaching their ________ baseline after their accidents.
a)
new
b)
altered
c)
original
d)
modified
5.
Wealthy participants in a study began patronizing poorer players during a rigged game of ________.
a)
chess
b)
monopoly
c)
poker
d)
scrabble
6.
Spending money on ________ rather than material things tends to lead to greater happiness.
a)
gadgets
b)
experiences
c)
items
d)
assets
7.
Participants who spent money on others reported greater ________ levels than those who spent it on themselves.
a)
satisfaction
b)
joy
c)
happiness
d)
pleasure
8.
In over 90% of the countries studied, people who ________ were happier than those who didn’t.
a)
shared
b)
donated
c)
gave
d)
contributed
9.
If a million dollars unexpectedly falls into your lap, deciding what to ________ with it can be challenging.
a)
invest
b)
save
c)
spend
d)
do
10.
What is a common issue faced by lottery winners as mentioned in the passage?
a)
Increased social connections and friendships
b)
Improved financial management skills
c)
Difficulties in maintaining and managing newfound wealth
d)
A decrease in personal expectations and desires
11.
According to the passage, what can mitigate the fleeting happiness derived from material possessions?
a)
Investing in financial stocks and bonds
b)
Spending money on experiences rather than tangible items
c)
Purchasing more luxurious and expensive goods
d)
Saving money for future use
12.
What study finding is discussed in the passage regarding altruistic behavior?
a)
People tend to spend more on themselves than on others
b)
Spending on others leads to a significant increase in personal happiness
c)
Altruistic behavior is less common in wealthier individuals
d)
Generosity has no impact on one’s level of happiness
13.
The passage implies that the relationship between wealth and happiness is:
a)
Directly proportional
b)
Inversely proportional
c)
Non-linear and complex
d)
Not related at all
14.
What does the passage suggest about the general impact of donating to others on happiness?
a)
It is a phenomenon observed only in wealthy countries
b)
Only large donations lead to an increase in happiness
c)
This effect is seen in a majority of countries around the world
d)
Donating has a uniform effect on happiness across different cultures
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