TEST 2 SECTION A TALK In this section you will hear a talk. You will hear the talk ONCE ONLY. While listening, you may look at ANSWER SHEET ONE and write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each gap. Make sure the word(s) you fill in is (are) both grammatically and semantically acceptable. You may use the blank sheet for note-taking. You have THIRTY seconds to preview the gap-filling task. Now listen to the talk. When it is over, you will be given TWO minutes to complete your work. Stop Being a People Pleaser 1. Say “No” n Give reasons instead of (1)___________ excuses n Examples u It’s stressful to (2)___________ a large family n Say “(3)___________” when declining a party invitation n Start small and say it firmly and (4)___________ 2. (5)___________ your boundaries n Compare your boundaries to limits you set on others n Decide what is unacceptable, (6)___________, abnormal n How it feels to be treated with (7)___________ 3. Re-examine your (8)___________ n Help other because of willingness n Kindness: by choice, not because of (9)___________ n Am I wise when helping others yet neglecting myself? n Is my action (10)___________?