TEST 1 LISTENING PART 4 CAMBRIDGE IELTS ACADEMIC 16

 

CAMBRIDGE IELTS ACADEMIC 16 TEST 1 LISTENING PART 4

 

Questions 31 – 40 Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.   CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD TAPESCRIPT  Stoicism Stoicism is still relevant today because of its 31 ………………… appeal. Ancient Stoics ●   Stoicism was founded over 2,000 years ago in Greece. ●   The Stoics’ ideas are surprisingly well known, despite not being intended for 32 ………………… Stoic principles ●   Happiness could be achieved by leading a virtuous life. ●   Controlling emotions was essential. ●   Epictetus said that external events cannot be controlled but the 33 ………………… people make in response can be controlled. ●   A Stoic is someone who has a different view on experiences which others would consider as 34 ………………… . The influence of Stoicism ●   George Washington organised a 35 ………………… about Cato to motivate his men. ●   The French artist Delacroix was a Stoic. ●   Adam Smith’s ideas on 36 ………………… were influenced by Stoicism. ●   Some of today’s political leaders are inspired by the Stoics. ●   Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)      –  the treatment for 37 ………………… is based on ideas from Stoicism      –  people learn to base their thinking on 38 ………………… . ●   In business, people benefit from Stoicism by identifying obstacles as 39 ………………… . Relevance of Stoicism ●   It requires a lot of 40 ………………… but Stoicism can help people to lead a good life. ●   It teaches people that having a strong character is more important than anything else.

 

ANSWER KEY

31 practical 32 publication 33 choices 34 negative 35 play 36 capitalism 37 depression 38 logic 39 opportunity 40 practice/ practise