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Question:
Conflict means two opposing ideas or values pull in opposite directions.
Conflict can be used as a noun or a verb. In this exercise, conflict is used as a noun.
For example:
There is a conflict between what my parents want and what I want. They want me to become a doctor, but I want to become a movie star.
A conflict also means a fight between two or more groups of people.
Each year many people die in Africa due to conflicts between tribes who live in the same country.
a struggle or battle
a peace agreement
a fight between two sides
a clash between opposite beliefs
Which answers are closest in meaning to conflict? Choose the 3 correct answers.
Response:
Conflict is caused when two sides hold different beliefs.
If you live in harmony, then all agree and there is no cause for conflict or disagreement.
These examples will help you understand the meaning of conflict.
children who do not listen to their parents
husbands and wives who have very different views about how to spend their money
workers strike to get higher pay
all members of a government who vote to pass a law
Which answers below are examples of possible conflicts?
think that being right is more important than peace between people.
think that only they are right.
want to live in harmony with other people.
are not prepared to consider the other side's point of view.
Which answers below best complete this sentence? Choose the 3 correct answers.
Conflicts between people are usually caused when people...
Read this paragraph and answer the question below.
All conflicts can be resolved.
The success of conflict management tools depends on the reasons for the conflict.
Conflict management tools always work.
Tools for Managing Conflict
Many different types of conflicts occur every day - for example, children who bully others at school and violent demonstrations by factory workers. Conflict management offers different strategies for helping people to resolve these conflicts. These strategies include negotiation, mediation, diplomacy, nonviolence, and counseling, and people who are experts at managing conflicts will creatively combine several of these strategies as needed. However, the success of these strategies depends on several factors, such as the specific issues at stake in the conflict and the cultural context.
What is the main message of this text? Choose one correct answer.