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What does it mean if you see the glass as half full?
What does it mean if you see the glass as half full?
How does optimism help people who are sick?
They may recover more quickly.
How does keeping a diary improve positivity?
It helps notice positives and reflect on daily life.
Why does the text use short instructions like “Smile more”?
To catch attention and make advice easy to follow.
How could positive thinking help you during exam stress?
It reduces stress and helps focus on solutions.
What is one benefit of positive thinking?
It helps recovery from illness or disease / improves mental health.
True or False: Positive thinking means ignoring all bad things.
False.
Why might positive thinking improve health?
It reduces stress, improves decisions, and encourages healthy habits.
Why does the author compare “glass half full” and “glass half empty”?
To show the difference between positive and negative thinking.
How might optimism affect someone recovering from illness?
It may boost recovery and motivation.
What simple action can reduce stress and increase positivity?
Smiling (even false smiling).
Smiling, even if it is false, can reduce stress.
True
Why does the author say life is not always “glass full”?
Because life always has both positives and negatives.
Why does the author use a list format for the four strategies?
To make the strategies clear and organized.
Choose the best option:
There was so _____ noise outside that I couldn’t hear the teacher. (few / much / many)
much
What daily habit can help balance negative and positive thoughts?
Keeping a diary.
The text says life is always “glass full.”
False
Why is accepting weaknesses better than ignoring them?
Because it helps create solutions and self-improvement.
Why does the text include both problems and solutions?
To be realistic and helpful.
Rewrite correctly: There are less opportunities for young people now.
Correction: There are fewer opportunities for young people now.
What should you do instead of criticizing yourself?
Accept weaknesses and create strategies to improve.
Keeping a diary can help balance negative and positive thoughts.
True
What message does the text give about self-criticism?
Being kind to yourself is more effective than harsh criticism.
How does the author encourage the reader?
By using simple steps, examples, and motivational language.
Which sentence is correct? Explain why.
a) I don’t have much homework today.
b) I don’t have many homework today.
a) is correct ✅ → Homework is uncountable, so we use much.