Overcoming Loneliness
מאמר באנגלית לתרגול קריאה. כולל 5 מילים חדשות עם תרגום לעברית, 3 שאלות הבנת הנקרא, 5 שאלות לשיחה. מתאים למתקדמים.
Read the article below.
There is hardly any individual in this world who has never felt lonely at some point in time, whatever the reason. Therefore the feeling of loneliness that pervades almost all of us occasionally is quite normal. Loneliness is a difficult emotion to deal with. It might have a negative impact on our well-being and make us feel as if we are being left out by others.
Nevertheless, there are some common strategies or ways of coping with loneliness, despair, and feelings of dejection that any individual can adopt alongside seeking medical intervention and becoming more social.
Go out unplanned
When we opt to stay at home, we frequently feel lonely. We may be tempted to cancel plans or stay in our comfort zones when we don't feel like it, but going out even if we don't feel like it is a great way to feel less isolated. That feeling often fades as soon as we walk out the door, and indulging in it causes us to miss out on many other enjoyable events.
Participate in enjoyable activities
Signing up for at least one regular activity that brings you into socializing is a good habit to develop to make you feel less isolated. You have a lot of options: you can enroll in a coffee-making class, a workshop, a sports club, or any other activity that fascinates you. Developing new skills or remaining in fitness might also provide additional rewards.
Change your Environment
Bringing in more light, plants, and items you enjoy can make you feel at ease and can make your atmosphere less isolating. If you're feeling a little confined at work or at home, get outside and spend time with other people. A walk will clear your mind and make you feel less alone.
מילים חדשות מהטקסט
-
Pervades /pərˈveɪdz/ verb חודר
to spread through all parts of something
The film movie pervades the culture of the people living in Asian countries.
-
Despair /dɪˈspɛr/ noun יאוש
the feeling of no hope to improve a difficult situation
I finally gave up in despair.
-
Dejection /dɪˈdʒek.ʃən/ verb דִכדוּך
the feeling of being unhappy, no hope, or disappointed
When I heard that bad news, I tried my best to hide my dejection.
-
Tempted /ˈtɛmptəd/ verb מתפתה
to want someone to do or have something
The offer of free credit tempted him into buying a new mobile phone.
-
Isolated /ˈaɪsəˌleɪtəd/ adjective מְבוּדָד
not near other things or people; feeling unhappy because of not seeing other people
Working at home during the pandemic made me feel isolated.
שאלות לשיחה
אין כאן תשובה נכונה — אלה שאלות לתרגול דיבור, לבד או מול מורה.
- Do you feel lonely sometimes?
- Does modern life make us lonely?
- How can we help people who are lonely?
- How does the Internet make people lonelier?
- What social skills should children learn about loneliness?
בדקו את עצמכם
3 שאלות. בחרו תשובה וקבלו בדיקה מיד.
-
What kind of activity can bring you into contact with other people?
-
What kind of activity can clear your mind and make you feel less lonely?
-
According to the article, what is a feeling that is quite normal for us to feel?