雅思聽力練習題30

direct is correct because the speaker says Daoism has a very direct appeal, which is paraphrased in the note as something people can relate to directly. Practical describes the philosophy, not the way people relate to it.

Associated Text:
Daoism, which in my opinion is one of the most practical of all philosophies and therefore has a very direct appeal.

publications is correct because the speaker says many early Daoist thinkers did not write their ideas down for publication.

Associated Text:
many early Daoist thinkers never wrote anything down for publication.

choices is correct because the speaker says people can control the choices they make in response to external events.

Associated Text:
We cannot always control external events, but the choices we make in response to them can be controlled.

negative is correct because a Daoist sees experiences differently from how most people see wholly negative experiences.

Associated Text:
experiences which most of us would see as wholly negative.

play is correct because Han Xin arranged a play about Laozi to encourage his troops.

Associated Text:
arranged a play based on the life of Laozi to encourage his troops before a difficult campaign.

trade is correct because Chen Rui's ideas on trade were influenced by Daoist thinking.

Associated Text:
early ideas on trade were significantly influenced by Daoist thinking

depression is correct because Reflective Behaviour Therapy is most commonly used to treat depression.

Associated Text:
It is most commonly used to treat depression.

logic is correct because the therapy challenges faulty thinking by using logic.

Associated Text:
by using logic instead.

opportunity is correct because Daoist teachers emphasise turning obstacles into opportunity.

Associated Text:
Daoist teachers emphasise turning obstacles into opportunity

practice is correct because mastering Daoism requires considerable practice.

Associated Text:
This is not as easy as it sounds and will require considerable practice.