Unit 8 Youth in Mind

Level 1 (3)

Complete the text with the words from the box.

Emotions are exciting, and primitive man needed this excitement to help him (1)         in a dangerous world. However, emotions (2)           with thinking, and, in modern society, they can (3)        problems at home and at work. They can damage our health, (4)       mental suffering and even lead to tragedies such as killings. Therefore, we should (5)         our emotions. Emotionally (6)             people are aware of the emotions in themselves and others and can analyse problem situations and do something to improve them.

Level 2 (3)

Choose the correct verb form to complete each sentence.

1 I can't wait (to see / seeing)        his new movie.

2 She remembered (to visit / visiting)          Disneyland when she was about five years old.

3 I don't think he meant (to betray / betraying)           us.

4 You shouldn't forget (to take / taking)         the laundry out.

5 She was watching TV and knitting, but she stopped (to change / changing)           the channel.

6 She tried (to talk / talking)         to her parents but they couldn't help her.

Level 3 (0.5)

Read and learn about emotional intelligence and some of Mr Goleman's suggestions to control emotions.

For Goleman, Emotional Intelligence includes:

• self-awareness — knowing your emotions, recognising your feelings as they occur and discriminating between them

• mood management — handling feelings so they're relevant to the current situation and you react appropriately

• self-motivation — directing yourself towards a goal

• empathy — recognising feelings in others

• managing relationships — handling interpersonal interaction, conflict resolution and negotiations

And how can we control our emotions? Here are some suggestions:

1 Face the emotion. Be aware of the feeling.

2 Analyse the situation. Are you sure that the situation really is as you think it is? Perhaps you've misinterpreted it.

3 Use up the extra energy. Do something that helps you 'let off steam'.

4 Do something that improves the situation. For example, if you are afraid of failing an exam, work on the subject so there is no reason to fear. If you are afraid of talking to people at a party, practise going up to people and talking to them.

Match the sentences with five aspects of emotional intelligence.

I can see that she's feeling angry.