Passage 1 Passage 2
Cultivating a "Cruising Attitude"
with Positive Thinking
There's an astonishing moment on an
airplane that can move the most travel-weary
jetsetter: when the flight reaches cruising
altitude, above dark clouds, and bright light
floods the cabin. The same holds true for our
mental and emotional states. When we're
trapped in a terrible mood, or cycles of
negative thinking, it's difficult to remember
that we can access a lighter, more joyful
outlook. But numerous studies show that
simple positive thinking exercises can help
anyone reach a "cruising attitude," above the
dark storms of daily stresses.
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Drag each sentence to the correct box to
compare and contrast how the authors of
Passage 1 and Passage 2 use reasoning to
argue for their points of view.
Passage 1
Passage 2
Both
argues that thinking habits are innate
argues for using a carefully-chosen outlook to deal
with setbacks
argues for reframing one's perceptions
argues for acknowledging difficulties honestly