Part 1
What is "happiness" in Japanese?
幸福
Which country has the highest life satisfaction score?
The Dominican Republic
Why is Juliet happy?
She is happy because she has a friend who loves and accepts her.
What percentage of Japanese students felt very happy in 1982?
24%
What is "satisfaction" in Japanese?
満足
What does Daniel think happiness means?
For Daniel, happiness means being alive and healthy, and having a kind family.
What did Kenta's mother recently say to him?
She said, "In my high school days, I was happier than you are."
True or false?
Only four countries or regions had lower life satisfaction scores than Japan.
False
According to Sindy, what do people in the Dominican Republic do?
True or false?
Recent Japanese students do not feel as happy as their parents did.
False
Why are the life satisfaction scores so high in Northern Europe?
They have advanced welfare systems.
What is Rita's occupation?
Rita is a businessperson.
List the reasons why recent students feel more happy.
(You need 3 reasons)
- recent students have less stress at school
- many devote themselves to sports and music
- they can communicate with friends through social media
Why are the life satisfaction scores so low in Asian countries?
"Society emphasizes academic results"; social and academic pressure
Fill in the blank:
"Dominican people are positive, despite having a ________."
"Dominican people are positive, despite having a hard life."