Exercise 14
Read the following passage and choose the most appropriate answer from A,B,C or D to answer questions.
Stress is with us all the time. It comes from mental or emotional activity as well as physical activity. It is unique and personal to each of us. So personal, in fact, that what may be relaxing to one person may be stressful to another. For example, if you're a busy executive who likes to keep occupied all of the time, "taking it easy" at the beach on a beautiful day may feel extremely frustrating, nonproductive, and upsetting. You may be emotionally distressed from "doing nothing." Too much emotional stress can cause physical illnesses such as high blood pressure, ulcers, or even heart disease. Physical stress from work or exercise is not likely to cause such ailments. The truth is that physical exercise can help you to relax and to better handle your mental or emotional stress.
1. In the second sentence, "unique" most nearly means __________.
A. stressful B. distinctive C. brisk D. relaxing
2. Which of the following people would find "taking it easy" stressful?
A. Construction worker B. Business executive
C. Farm worker D. Truck driver
3. In the fifth sentence, "distressed" most nearly means __________.
A. upset B. distinctive C. relaxed D. active
4. In the eighth sentence, "ailments" most nearly means __________.
A. traits B. episodes C. characteristics D. illnesses
5. Which of the following would be a determinant as to what people find stressful?
A. Personality B. Education C. Marital status D. Shoe size
6. This article, published by the Department of Health and Human Services, probably came from the ____
A. Federal Bureau of Investigation.
B. Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration.
C. Education Administration.
D. Communicable Diseases Administration.
7. A source of stress NOT specifically mentioned in this passage is _______.
A. educational activity B. physical activity
C. mental activity D. emotional activity
8. Physical problems caused by emotional stress can appear as all of the following EXCEPT _______.
A. ulcers B. pregnancy C. heart disease D. high blood pressure
9. One method mentioned to help handle stress is _______.
A. physical exercise B. tranquilizers C. drugs D. taking it easy