3.1 Active Listening Strategy 3.2 "At Everyone's Beck and Call" Interpretation 3.3 Syllabic Stress of "Process" 3.4 Listening Stages

Question: Question 3 Read the following text and answer the questions that follow. TEXT B People who are too nice usually get exploited without realising it 1. Sometimes, being too nice can lead to exploitation. It’s a hard reality to swallow, but not everyone has your best interests at heart. The difference lies in boundaries. Being too nice often means allowing others to overstep your personal boundaries while you remain oblivious to their intentions. 2. People who get exploited for their kindness typically exhibit certain behaviors, often without realizing it. Kindness is a virtue, but there’s a fine line between being kind and being overly accommodating. People who are frequently exploited because they’re too nice tend to find it hard to say ‘no’ whether it’s taking on extra work, helping a friend out of a tight spot, or agreeing to do something they’d rather not. These individuals often find themselves overextended and underappreciated. When you’re always saying ‘yes’, people start to take your time and efforts for granted. Learning to say ‘no’ when necessary isn’t about being selfish. It’s about respecting your own time, energy, and limits. 3. Another common trait of people who are too nice is that they’re always available. No matter the time or the situation, they’re ready to step in and help out. While being reliable is a great quality, there’s a difference between being dependable and being at everyone’s beck and call. Those who are too nice often have trouble setting boundaries. They feel guilty if they can’t help out even if it’s not convenient for them or if it interferes with their own plans. Being always available might make you feel needed and appreciated in the short term, but it can also lead to exhaustion and resentment in the long run. 4. While there’s beauty in being so empathetic and compassionate, it can also be emotionally draining. People who are empathetic and compassionate absorb the worries, fears, and heartaches of others, often neglecting their own emotional health in the process. It’s important to remember that it’s not your responsibility to fix everyone’s problems or to carry their emotional burdens. It’s not a selfish act to protect your own mental and emotional well-being. After all, you can’t help others if you’re emotionally drained yourself. 5. Interestingly, as much as people who are too nice are always willing to help others, they often struggle to accept help in return. They’re so used to being the ones who provide support that when the roles are reversed, it feels uncomfortable. They may feel like they’re imposing or being a burden, so they tend to brush off offers of help. They see their worth in terms of what they can do for others, rather than who they are as individuals. But this can lead to a cycle of self-neglect and exploitation. 6. Start by valuing yourself, your needs and feelings. You deserve respect, kindness, and consideration just as much as anyone else. Once you do, you’ll find it easier to set boundaries, stand up for yourself and break free from the cycle of exploitation. 3.1Imagine Text B was a speech by a psychologist to a group of patients. What listening strategy would you use if you were part of the audience? Justify your answer. (3 marks) 3.2 What does the phrase “at everyone’s beck and call” suggest about the speaker’s attitude in this text? Justify your answer. (3 marks) 3.3 In English, syllabic stress plays a role in determining whether a word functions as a noun or verb and helps the listener understand the meaning of the word. Refer to the word ‘process’ in the sentence, “They absorb the worries, fears, and heartaches of others, often neglecting their own emotional health in the process.” 3.3.1 State whether the word has been used as a noun or a verb and underline the syllabic stress to show understanding. (2 marks) 3.3.2 Construct another sentence using the word ‘process’ as another part of speech. Mention the part of speech and underline the syllabic stress. (3 marks) 3.4 In the course of your module, you were introduced to the concepts, pre-listening, during listening and post-listening stages. Carefully read through the following scenarios that a psychologist can engage his patients in. Which listening stage would be relevant to each of the scenarios? Justify your answer. Scenario 1 It is in the middle of the night, while you are peacefully sleeping at home with your family you receive a phone call from a friend who always likes going out at night. He tells you that his car has broken down on the freeway and he asks you to quickly come and help him tow the car. Scenario 2 The psychologist makes his patients sit in a circle and share their experiences of being exploited.