Read the following text and answer the questions.

10.1 In the context of the whole text, what is the main point of paragraph 1? (3 p.)
Why we react to the global pandemic differently
Why we are feeling increasingly vulnerable
Why we resent others now more than before

10.2 What is the main point of paragraph 2? (3 p.)
The acceptance of all feelings
The difficulty of change
The importance of openness

10.3 What is the main point of paragraph 3? (3 p.)
People find it difficult to perceive others’ motives
People’s evaluation of others depends on the situation
People are more understanding than we might think

10.4 What is the best term for gap 10.4? (3 p.)
First,
common humanity
self-kindness
complexity
mindfulness
entails a caring and understanding response towards one’s own suffering.

10.5 What is the best term for gap 10.5? (3 p.)
The second component,
common humanity
self-kindness
complexity
mindfulness
, refers to recognizing pain and failures as an unavoidable part of life.

10.6 What is the best term for gap 10.6? (3 p.)
Finally,
common humanity
self-kindness
complexity
mindfulness
entails clear awareness of the present moment—neither ignoring one’s difficulties nor overexaggerating their magnitude.

10.7 What is the main point of paragraph 5? (3 p.)
How to improve self-compassion
What self-compassion generates
Why self-compassion matters