A、They teach people how to control themselves. B、They focus on a difficult mental problem. C、They are perfectly written and popu

Moderator:
    Hello, ladies and gentlemen. It gives me great pleasure to introduce our speaker for today’s lecture, Dr. Peter Parker. Dr. Parker, professor of sociology at Yale University,(16)has written numerous articles and books on the topic of self-control, which sounds easy but is difficult to do perfectly.
Dr. Parker:
    Thank you for that introduction. I feel happy to meet you here. Many wise people believe that anger is nothing more than just a weakness. The feeling of anger can mess with your mind and make you take pointless and even risky decisions. It’s extremely important to be more patient when you are angry in order to avoid grief and sorrow in the future.(17)It’s scientifically proved that the feeling of anger can seriously damage your mental and physical health, because it produces the same psychological and physiological effects as stress. Furthermore, anger can destroy your social, personal and professional relationships. That’s why you shouldn’t let anger exert negative influence on your life. The best way to avoid mistakes when you’re feeling angry is to calm down and return to the situation when you’re thinking as clearly as you normally do. I hope this speech will teach you to manage anger and live in accord with society.
    Unfortunately, many people tend to use social media in order to vent and broadcast angry information and thoughts to big masses of people. By all means, you shouldn’t post your anger on social networks.(18)It’s not a wise decision to tell the whole world how you feel at the moment, because you’ll have the risk of getting a negative reputation in the society. Plus, various angry comments can deject your friends’ spirit. Try to accentuate your blessings, not weaknesses.
    When I want to make a right decision, I prefer to focus on the situation and weigh all advantages and disadvantages. Moreover, it’s desirable to do things when you are calm. If you make a decision under the pressure of anger or other negative feelings, you’ll regret and find them mad or foolish later. It’s of great importance to develop the skill to keep emotions under control when you are dealing with serious life questions.(19)You should draw a line between emotions and your life responsibilities.
    You may not notice, but when you’re angry you often take it out on others. Do something to control your feelings, if you don’t want to burn bridges and offend people around you. You may use different breathing techniques, which help to reduce stress and eliminate the feeling of anger. If nothing helps, then try to get away and calm down. I think your circle of contacts shouldn’t suffer from your feelings. Successful and wise people tend to make their bad day better, instead of spoiling the mood of those who are around them.
    Hope you learn something from today’s lecture. Thanks for listening!
16. What does the introduction say about Dr. Parker’s articles and books?
17. What has been scientifically proven according to the speaker?
18. Which is the result of telling the whole world how we feel?
19. What should we draw a line between?