In Pursuit of Happiness: Progress Check

Curriculum topic

Grade

Grade 10

Subject

Английский язык

Term

3

Lesson

№ 64

Section

Unit / Changing lessons

Learning objectives

• 10.2.3understand the details of arguments in extended, unsupported discourse on a wide range of general and academic topics, including on a limited range of unfamiliar topics
• 10.3.4evaluate the opinions of others in a number of speech contexts on topics specified in the general and curriculum and express one's own opinion

Sample questions

1. 1
   What does the idea of the 'hedonic treadmill' say about people's happiness after a major good event, such as winning a prize?

   It disappears and never comes back. It keeps rising year after year. It stays at the higher level for life. It usually returns to about its earlier level.
2. 2
   Which of these sentences is an opinion rather than a fact?

   Bhutan measures Gross National Happiness. Finland has ranked first in the World Happiness Report several times. Money cannot buy happiness. The report compares countries using six main factors.
3. 3
   What is eudaimonic happiness?

   Calm that comes from avoiding all problems. Excitement that comes from taking risks. Pleasure that comes from food and comfort. Satisfaction that comes from meaning and purpose.