Unit 1 1. Mention at least three reasons people get angry. What can we do to control our anger? People tend to get angry when treated unfairly. Specifically, we may fly into a rage when we realize we were betrayed by a close friend or tricked by a clerk into buying something unnecessary at a high price. When people treat us with contempt, or deliberately ignore us, we may get annoyed. Also, the sight of injustice often fills us with indignation. For instance, when we see a child being bullied by a group of hoodlums, it makes our blood boil. To overcome our anger, we have two options: to fight or to run. In the case of a small offense, it's better to walk away and calm down. It is not necessary to explode at a slight provocation. However, when confronted with a gross injustice or a serious crime, we need to stand up for ourselves and speak our mind. After venting our anger, we may feel better. If we keep negative feelings to ourselves, we will probably feel miserable for a long time and regret not taking action. 2. Why do people get depressed? Is there any connection between depression and bad luck? Can depression be overcome? People feel blue for a variety of reasons. They feel depressed after failing an exam or losing a job. They feel grief when someone dear to them, for example a close family member, passes away. Suffering from a serious disease with little hope of a complete recovery, one may feel dejected. There seems to be a relationship between depression and bad luck. If your spirits are down and you show it, people might refrain from talking to you. Many good opportunities may slip away as a result. And you might be left wondering why your luck doesn't cha...
