TEXT 1: Changing Mood

One of the most (0) effective ways of changing a person's mood involves using smells. Aromatherapy, which has been in existence since it was first successfully used by the Ancient Egyptians, is now thought to be of great psychological benefit. Although many people claim that true relaxation cannot be achieved safely without using aromatherapy, the method is still viewed with suspicion by the majority who are discouraged from trying it because it is surrounded by 'mysterious philosophy'. Today the use of scent to cause a reduction in tension or an increase in the ability to concentrate intensely is made even more effective when it is used in combination with music. The most important advantage of aromatherapy is its simplicity. Just a few drops of oil in a hot bath is said to work wonders.

TEXT 6: Two Points of View

To the (0) amazement of a large majority of concerned parents, yet another report has failed to come up with conclusive proof that children are affected by television violence or, more generally what they see on TV or in films. Researchers who compiled the latest report have reached the surprising conclusion that children can tell the difference between fiction and reality, which prevents them from being negatively influenced by what they see. The report has received a great deal of criticism from people who claim that sentimental films like Babe prove the exact opposite. When Babe, the story of a talking piglet, came out, sales of pork fell dramatically proving there is a close connection between what people see and their reactions to it.

One of the most (0) effective ways of changing a person's mood involves using smells. Aromatherapy, which has been in existence since it was first successfully used by the Ancient Egyptians, is now thought to be of great psychological benefit. Although many people claim that true relaxation cannot be achieved safely without using aromatherapy, the method is still viewed with suspicion by the majority who are discouraged from trying it because it is surrounded by 'mysterious philosophy'. Today the use of scent to cause a reduction in tension or an increase in the ability to concentrate intensely is made even more effective when it is used in combination with music. The most important advantage of aromatherapy is its simplicity. Just a few drops of oil in a hot bath is said to work wonders.

TEXT 6: Two Points of View

To the (0) amazement of a large majority of concerned parents, yet another report has failed to come up with conclusive proof that children are affected by television violence or, more generally what they see on TV or in films. Researchers who compiled the latest report have reached the surprising conclusion that children can tell the difference between fiction and reality, which prevents them from being negatively influenced by what they see. The report has received a great deal of criticism from people who claim that sentimental films like Babe prove the exact opposite. When Babe, the story of a talking piglet, came out, sales of pork fell dramatically proving there is a close connection between what people see and their reactions to it.