QUESTIONS 1-6
Reading Passage has seven sections, A-G.
Which section contains the following information?
Write the correct letter, A-G, in boxes 1-6 on your answer sheet.
NB You may use any letter more than once.
1 ABCDEFG a conclusion that it is possible to train people to deal with anxiety conclusive evidence that lifespan can be influenced by emotions.
2 ABCDEFG an explanation of the way negative emotions affect what people concentrate on
3 ABCDEFG an experiment that showed how a positive outlook can help people adjust to
4 ABCDEFG a stressful situation faster than others
5 ABCDEFG a discovery beyond what researchers were investigating
6 ABCDEFG an experiment where the nature of a material seen by participants affected the way they performed a task
QUESTIONS 7-10
ook at the following statements (Questions 7-10) and the list of researchers below.
Match each statement with the correct researcher, A-D.
Write the correct letter, A-D, in boxes 7-10 on your answer sheet.
NB You may use any letter more than once.
List of Researchers
A Deborah Danner
B Barbara Fredrickson
C Brooks Gump
D Susan Folkman
7 ABCD People whose daily lives are stressful often have surprisingly positive emotions.
8 ABCD The body’s reaction to a crisis may trigger a life-threatening event.
9 ABCD It is unusual to have a study group whose circumstances were very alike.
10 ABCD The reasons for a link between positive emotions and a longer life have not been established.
QUESTIONS 11-13
Complete the sentences below.
Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the passage for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 11-13 on your answer sheet.
- 11. In early tribes, negative emotions gave humans the 11 that they needed to deal with emergencies.
- 12. Fredrickson believes that a passing positive emotion can lead to an enduring asset such as a 12 , which is useful in times to come.
- 13. Fredrickson also believes that both individuals and 13 benefit from positive emotions.
