Life Skills Questions and Answers - Grade 7 Opener Exams Term 2 2023 Set 3

QUESTIONS

1. What is the difference between positive and negative self-esteem? (2 mks)
2. List three factors that may hinder personal development. (3 mks)
3. Define the term stress. (1 mk)
4. Mary a Grade 7 girl at Maliasili Junior Secondary school has been telling her friends that she is stressed. List three possible causes of her stress. (3 mks)
5. State two examples of emotions. (2 mks)
6. What is the meaning of emotional well-being? (1 mk)
7. ............................................................involves learners using the knowledge that they have acquired in different subjects to carry out activities that benefit their communities. (1 mk)
8. Highlight three effects of stress. (3 mks)
9. Identify two types of communication that you should use for effective communication. (2 mks)
10. Dimensions of self awareness involves the following. State each dimension described below:- (3 mks)
    1. It involves relationship and love for the family members and friends.
    2. Linet prays in the morning andre going to bed at night.
    3. Mr. Mwangaza is a known farmer in their county. Her daughter started keeping rabbits and chicken. She has managed to sell some and has bought a nice watch.
11. Samara and her friend Adriel were discussing ways that can be used to identify one's talents. What do you think was mentioned by these friends? (3 mks)
12. The following are measures that can be used to improve self-esteem. Fill in the gap with the appropriate answer. (5 mks)
    • company
    • love
    • avoid
    • negative
    • stop 
      1. ........................................................comparing yourself with others because you cannot be like them.
      2. Avoid........................................................thoughts and speak posi ive things about yourself.
      3. ........................................................dwelling on bad memories that lower your self-esteem.
      4. Always keep ........................................................ of friends who will impact your life positively and make you a great person.
      5. Keep on reminding yourself that you are special and unique and.........................................................yourself.
13. .........................................................is knoading yourself in terms of feelings, physical appearance, social skills, beliefs and economic background. (1 mk)

Marking Scheme

1. Positive self-esteem is feeling good about yourself while negative self esteem is feeling bad about yourself
2.                  
   • Drug and substance abuse.
   • Negative peer influence.
   • Misuse of social media.
   • Poverty.
   • Bad eating habits.
   • Mismanagement of time.
3. Stress is a feeling that causes physical, emotional or Psychological strain to the body.
4.                        
   • Lack of basic needs.
   • Body changes during adolescence.
   • Increased duties.
   • Loss of a loved one.
   • Unmet demands and expectations.
   • Negative peer and media influence.
   • Sickness.
5.                  
   • joy
   • happiness
   • sadness
   • anger
   • anxiety
   • sorrow
   • disappointment
   • guilt
   • annoyance
   • pain
   • jealousy
   • confusion.
     Any other relevant answer
6. Emotional wellbeing is the ability to cope with emotions in order to live a healthy and a happy life. 
7. Community service learning (C.S.I.).
8.                
   • Withdrawals
   • Poor performance in schools
   • Body aches and fatigue.
   • Unhealthy feeding habits
   • Forgetfulness.
   • Anxiety
     Any other relevant answer
9. Non-verbal and verbal communication.
10.                  
    1. social dimension.
    2. Spiritual dimension.
    3. Feonemid dimension.
11.                
    • Identifying what you are good at.
    • Being told by your friends or your parents about your talent
    • By identifying what you enjoy doing.
12.                    
    1. avoid
    2. negative
    3. stop
    4. company
    5. love
13. Self-awareness