B2 第一 FCE 听力 9

1. Listen to the recording and choose the correct answer.

According to the speaker, what is the ’即时满足猴子’?

A) A part of the brain that only cares about maximizing ease and pleasure right now. B) A pet that helps people work faster. C) The rational decision-maker in our mind.

2. How does the speaker describe the ’Rational Decision-Maker’?

A) The source of all our anxiety. B) The part of the brain that wants to do things that make sense for our long-term goals. C) The part of the brain that loves watching YouTube videos all day.

3. What happens in a procrastinator’s brain when there is a deadline?

A) The 'Panic Monster’ wakes up, scares the monkey away, and allows the person to work. B) The person simply ignores the deadline and goes to sleep. C) The monkey takes control forever.

4. The ’Dark Playground’ is described as a place where:

A) Children play after school. B) Leisure activities happen when you are actually supposed to be working, causing guilt and anxiety. C) People go to do their best, most focused work.

5. What is the difference between a procrastinator and a non-procrastinator?

A) Non-procrastinators don’t have the monkey in their brain at all. B) Procrastinators let the monkey steer the ship until the last possible minute. C) Procrastinators never feel stress.

6. What kind of procrastination is the most dangerous, according to the speaker?

A) Procrastination on situations with no deadlines (like starting a business, relationships, health). B) Procrastination on tasks with a clear, imminent deadline (like a school essay). C) Procrastination on choosing what to watch on TV.

7. Why is non-deadline procrastination so harmful?

A) Because the Panic Monster never shows up, so the procrastination extends indefinitely. B) Because it makes people work too hard and burn out. C) Because it is illegal in most countries.

8. How does the speaker suggest we view our lives to combat procrastination?

A) By looking at a 'Life Calendar’ with a box for every week of a 90-year life, realizing time is limited. B) By refusing to look at clocks or calendars. C) By pretending we are immortal and have endless time.

9. What is the ultimate message of the talk?

A) Everyone is procrastinating on something, and we need to be aware of the 'monkey’ to take action today. B) Procrastination is a mental illness that requires medication. C) Only lazy people procrastinate.

10. What tone does the speaker use to deliver his message?

A) Aggressive and judgmental toward the audience. B) Extremely formal and academic, using complex psychological terms. C) Humorous, relatable, and slightly self-deprecating.

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