Schoolchildren took part in an experiment to see what effects being kind would have in the classroom
How do you feel when someone does something nice for you, like sharing their food or giving you a cuddle? Does it feel better if you're the person performing the kind act?
In this week's 6 Minute English, Jen and Callum talk about an experiment in America which asked children to carry out three random acts of kindness every week to see what effect it would have on their lives.
This week's question:
What is the most commonly broken New Year's resolution?
a) stopping smoking
b) losing weight and getting fit
c) travelling
Listen out for the answer at the end of the programme.
Vocabulary
- resolution
decision to change habits
- random
unplanned and unpredictable
- stressed
worried and under pressure
- hug
- boosted
- dynamics
the way a group of people feel and act
- popular
- altruistic
something done for no personal gain