Read the following passage. Match the paragraphs with the headings.

TEENS’ SOURCES OF STRESS

1. In adolescence, teens experience so many physical and psychological changes that they may not know how to deal with. Many boys feel obsessed with their voice or appearance. Girls feel annoyed with unwanted spots on their faces.

2. As teens reach adolescence, they have more friends and come in contact with many more people. They now have to learn to interact socially and they may find it is not easy to adjust in the complicated world or to gain social acceptance.

3. Many teenagers start to have emotional feelings for another boy or girl, or feel the need to be loved. If a teen fails to get love from the one he/she likes or loves, they may find it is hard to get over the painful experience.

4. Pressures to do well academically can be a source of stress. If teens are academically b, they can perform well. If not, they suffer from endless stress.

5. Being under pressures of a number of things, teenagers become constantly anxious. If they are unlucky to fail in anything, they may fall into the feeling of self-doubt and low self-esteem.

List of Headings

A. Academic stress

B. Low self-esteem stress

C. Stress due to physical or physiological changes

D. Social stress

E. Stress due to romantic relationships

VI. Read the following passage. Match the paragraphs with the headings.

TEENS’ SOURCES OF STRESS

•    In adolescence, teens experience so many physical and psychological changes that they may not know how to deal with. Many boys feel obsessed with their voice or appearance. Girls feel annoyed with unwanted spots on their faces. _____

•    As teens reach adolescence, they have more friends and come in contact with many more people. They now have to learn to interact socially and they may find it is not easy to adjust in the complicated world or to gain social acceptance. ______

•    Many teenagers start to have emotional feelings for another boy or girl, or feel the need to be loved. If a teen fails to get love from the one he/she likes or loves, they may find it is hard to get over the painful

experience. ______

•    Pressures to do well academically can be a source of stress. If teens are academically strong, they can perform well. If not, they suffer from endless stress. ______

•    Being under pressures of a number of things, teenagers become constantly anxious. If they are unlucky to fail in anything, they may fall into the feeling of self-doubt and low self-esteem. ______ List of Headings 

•    Academic stress 

•    Low self-esteem stress 

•    Stress due to physical or physiological changes 

•    Social stress 

•    Stress due to romantic relationships 

III/ Reading: read the text  and match the headings with the paragraph A, B, C or D, then choose the best answer

Takanashi always walks three kilometres a day, and he sometimes rides a motorbike. He often works in his garden, and he usually does martial arts in the morning. He is never stressed, and he is hardly ever ill. Not unusual you think? But Takanashi is 90 years old.
Takanashi lives on the island of Okinawa in Japan. In Okinawa people live a very long time. They are hardly ever ill. Many people live to be 100, more people than in other parts of the world. Why? What is their secret?

A _____________
The Okinawan eat vegetables, fruit, fish, soya and rice. They usually have seven portions of fruit and vegetables a day. People don't usually drink much alcohol or smoke. They don't eat much meat or fast food.

B.______________
Physical activity is very important for the people of Okinawa. Martial arts, walking, traditional dancing and gardening are very popular with people of all ages.

C. ______________
In many countries people have healthy diets and do exercise. But the unusual thing about the people in Okinawa is that they are not stressed. They are relaxed and take their time. Buses are hardly ever on time, and people often arrive an hour late for meetings. Every evening hundreds of people, young and old, go to the beach to watch the beautiful sunset. People often meditate to relax.

D. ___________________
Another important thing is that people often work until they are 80, sometimes until 90! In the Okinawan dialect there is no word for "retired". They are busy and active all their lives. Old people don't stay at home- they go out and meet friends.
When journalists ask people "What is the secret of your long life?, they answer: " We are happy, we are always positive, and we are never in a hurry".

III/ Reading: read the text  and match the headings with the paragraph A, B, C or D, then choose the best answer

Takanashi always walks three kilometres a day, and he sometimes rides a motorbike. He often works in his garden, and he usually does martial arts in the morning. He is never stressed, and he is hardly ever ill. Not unusual you think? But Takanashi is 90 years old.
Takanashi lives on the island of Okinawa in Japan. In Okinawa people live a very long time. They are hardly ever ill. Many people live to be 100, more people than in other parts of the world. Why? What is their secret?

A _____________
The Okinawan eat vegetables, fruit, fish, soya and rice. They usually have seven portions of fruit and vegetables a day. People don't usually drink much alcohol or smoke. They don't eat much meat or fast food.

B.______________
Physical activity is very important for the people of Okinawa. Martial arts, walking, traditional dancing and gardening are very popular with people of all ages.

C. ______________
In many countries people have healthy diets and do exercise. But the unusual thing about the people in Okinawa is that they are not stressed. They are relaxed and take their time. Buses are hardly ever on time, and people often arrive an hour late for meetings. Every evening hundreds of people, young and old, go to the beach to watch the beautiful sunset. People often meditate to relax.

D. ___________________
Another important thing is that people often work until they are 80, sometimes until 90! In the Okinawan dialect there is no word for "retired". They are busy and active all their lives. Old people don't stay at home- they go out and meet friends.
When journalists ask people "What is the secret of your long life?, they answer: " We are happy, we are always positive, and we are never in a hurry".

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions 

Stress isn’t just a problem for adults. Young people, however, are also suffering from stress with different causes. Below are some factors that contribute to teenagers’ unhealthy levels of stress. 

School Pressure:  Teenagers often feel stressed because of studying. Students may be under pressure to complete daily homework, finish projects and study for exams. In addition, teens may also want to participate in extracurricular activities, such as sports and clubs. The added pastimes may contribute to teenagers’ stress and anxiety if the activities are competitive and students have no relaxation time.

Peer Pressure:  Although teenagers may have a group of close friends, their peers may force them to hang out instead of studying and that goes against their family rules. Peer pressure, bullying at school may affect teenagers’ studying, and lead them to feel more stressful and frustrated. 

Family Problems:  Teenagers can also feel tense at home because of family pressure and problems. Arguments with brothers or sisters, disagreements with parents over rules and family expectations may also cause teenagers’ stress.

According to the writer, “School Pressure” may happen when _______

 A.

teenagers want to hang out with friends.

 B.

teenagers argue with members in their family.

 C.

teenagers don’t follow family rules. 

 D.

teenagers have to complete daily homework.

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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions 

Stress isn’t just a problem for adults. Young people, however, are also suffering from stress with different causes. Below are some factors that contribute to teenagers’ unhealthy levels of stress. 

School Pressure:  Teenagers often feel stressed because of studying. Students may be under pressure to complete daily homework, finish projects and study for exams. In addition, teens may also want to participate in extracurricular activities, such as sports and clubs. The added pastimes may contribute to teenagers’ stress and anxiety if the activities are competitive and students have no relaxation time.

Peer Pressure:  Although teenagers may have a group of close friends, their peers may force them to hang out instead of studying and that goes against their family rules. Peer pressure, bullying at school may affect teenagers’ studying, and lead them to feel more stressful and frustrated. 

Family Problems:  Teenagers can also feel tense at home because of family pressure and problems. Arguments with brothers or sisters, disagreements with parents over rules and family expectations may also cause teenagers’ stress.

Which statement is NOT TRUE?

 A.

Bullying at school can affect teenagers’ studying.

 B.

Family expectations may lead to teenagers’ stress.

 C.

Stress is only the problem for adults. 

 D.

Students may be under pressure when joining competitive activities.   

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheer to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 

Walking reduces depression and anxiety, lessens stress, self-esteem is raised, and increases energy. 

A. self-esteem is raised 

B. Walking 

C. lessens stress 

D. depression 

* Read the following passage and choose A, B, C or D for each of the following gaps.
The first major cause for stress is school. Test (1) …………………, trying to achieve excellent grades, starting a new school, trying to fit in, those can cause stress at school, stress cannot be always (2) …………………, some will cause pressure that will cause one (3) …………………work harder. But mainly
stress leads to headaches, lack (4) …………………concentration, forgetfulness, or stomachaches. I understand this past couple weeks I have (5) …………………more stress than I ever have felt before. I had these school comp papers due, Seneys huge test coming up, and semester tests (6) ………………… general; this made me feel large amount of stress. The further students find (7) …………………in school, the extra stress they feel over trying to (8) …………………out the perfect college and deciding what to do with their lives. I know next year college with only cause additional stress (9) …………………myself and family dealing with financial aid. (10) …………………school is a major source for stress.
1. A. took B. take C. taking D. taken
2. A. good B. terrible C. interesting D. bad-tempered
3. A. by B. in C. with D. to
4. A. of B. with C. on D. out
5. A. removed B. undertaken C. gone D. flown
6. A. on B. by C. in D. at
7. A. ourselves B. themselves C. herself D. myself
8. A. search B. go C. watch D. make
9. A. on B. with C. to D. for
10. A. Addition B. Conclusion C. Again D. Summary

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