Cover of the textbook Performer B2 - Student's Book

The key answer of exercise 3

The key to exercise solutions in chapter 1 - Life comp for the textbook Performer B2 - Student's Book with authors Marina Spiazzi, Marina Tavella, Margaret Layton from Zanichelli

Question

Watch the vlog and answer the questions.

Answer

  1. Being self-confident means trusting your own judgment and abilities, even in the face of challenges or when your perspective differs from others'. It involves doing the right thing, being willing to think outside the box, and not being afraid to admit mistakes.
  2. Admitting that you have made a mistake is a good thing because it demonstrates self-confidence. It shows that you are not afraid to acknowledge imperfection and are willing to learn from your mistakes, which is essential for personal growth and development.
  3. The vlogger's friend believes that self-confidence is the gateway to success. They suggest that self-confidence provides a sense of purpose, enables one to face the future with hope, get involved in projects, develop talents, and strengthen relationships with peers and teachers.
  4. No, self-confidence and self-regulation are not inborn traits. The vlogger mentions that they can be learned as skills, implying that they can be developed over time with practice and effort.
  5. When you have disruptive thoughts, the vlogger advises taking a deep breath and replacing negative thoughts with more motivating ones, such as "Yes, I can do this." They also suggest jotting down negative thoughts and examining them from a calmer, detached perspective to determine if they are justified and come up with a plan to address them.
  6. The vlogger has started jotting down their negative vibes on paper for a month now. They do this to examine their fears and doubts from a calmer perspective and come up with strategies to address them. This practice helps them develop self-regulation skills.
  7. The vlogger advises other teens to think positively, set goals, and focus on their achievements and strengths. They encourage teens to take proactive steps to build self-confidence and self-regulation, such as setting small goals, reflecting on past accomplishments, and practicing gratitude.

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