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Read the text. Fill in the gaps.
You're studying hard for your A-levels, you've got a
part time job, your parents are in the middle of 1)......... a divorce and
you're worried that your best friend is mad at you. Basically, you feel like
you're losing control!
Sound familiar? Well, you're not 2)...........because 92% of British teens feel stressed. So, as the pressure mounts in the run-up to exams, we thought we'd give you the lowdown on what stress is and does and, most importantly, what we can do about it!
The lowdown on stress
In a nutshell, "stress" is the 3)....our bodies and minds react to life's changes. Not all stress is bad! In stressful situations, the nervous system causes muscles to tense, breathing to become shallow and adrenaline to be released into your bloodstream as your body gets ready to 4).... challenges with focus and strength. So, a little stress can keep you on your toes! But, in the long term, it can put too much strain on your heart and cause other physical and emotional symptoms such as headaches, depression, forgetfulness and low self-esteem. The good news, however, is that you CAN deal with stress before it gets out of hand! So, take control and REMEMBER YOUR A-B-Cs...
A is for ACTION
You can take action when stress is created by something you can control! If you have too many things to do, for example, try to break tasks down into smaller 'chunks', and deal with one thing at a time in order of priority. Perhaps it's just that you've taken on too much! If so, give 5)... an afterschool activity for a while, for example, or ask a friend or family member to help you lighten the load.
B is for BEAR IT
If there's nothing you can do, you'll just have to 'grin and bear it'! If, at first, you can't change your feelings, learn how to control your thoughts. When you feel overwhelmed, take slow, 6)... breaths and count to ten. Later, once you've calmed down, analyze the problem rationally. Perhaps you could repeat a saying to help you accept your situation, such as "One day I'll laugh about this". Also, try to keep things in perspective and don't be too dramatic! Saying that you're pulling your hair out' or that your workload 'is killing you'll only make you feel worse!
C is for COPE
Find ways to handle your stress! For a start, doing something as going for a walk or for a coffee with a friend, help take your 7).......... off the things that are bugging you. Or perhaps writing poetry or keeping a diary will help you to 8)..... with your negative emotions. Last but not least, getting enough, exercising and eating regular, nutritious meals are all essential for coping with stress! Above all, try to keep a sense of humor and a positive attitude! You don't have to let your problems rule your life!
Sound familiar? Well, you're not 2)...........because 92% of British teens feel stressed. So, as the pressure mounts in the run-up to exams, we thought we'd give you the lowdown on what stress is and does and, most importantly, what we can do about it!
The lowdown on stress
In a nutshell, "stress" is the 3)....our bodies and minds react to life's changes. Not all stress is bad! In stressful situations, the nervous system causes muscles to tense, breathing to become shallow and adrenaline to be released into your bloodstream as your body gets ready to 4).... challenges with focus and strength. So, a little stress can keep you on your toes! But, in the long term, it can put too much strain on your heart and cause other physical and emotional symptoms such as headaches, depression, forgetfulness and low self-esteem. The good news, however, is that you CAN deal with stress before it gets out of hand! So, take control and REMEMBER YOUR A-B-Cs...
A is for ACTION
You can take action when stress is created by something you can control! If you have too many things to do, for example, try to break tasks down into smaller 'chunks', and deal with one thing at a time in order of priority. Perhaps it's just that you've taken on too much! If so, give 5)... an afterschool activity for a while, for example, or ask a friend or family member to help you lighten the load.
B is for BEAR IT
If there's nothing you can do, you'll just have to 'grin and bear it'! If, at first, you can't change your feelings, learn how to control your thoughts. When you feel overwhelmed, take slow, 6)... breaths and count to ten. Later, once you've calmed down, analyze the problem rationally. Perhaps you could repeat a saying to help you accept your situation, such as "One day I'll laugh about this". Also, try to keep things in perspective and don't be too dramatic! Saying that you're pulling your hair out' or that your workload 'is killing you'll only make you feel worse!
C is for COPE
Find ways to handle your stress! For a start, doing something as going for a walk or for a coffee with a friend, help take your 7).......... off the things that are bugging you. Or perhaps writing poetry or keeping a diary will help you to 8)..... with your negative emotions. Last but not least, getting enough, exercising and eating regular, nutritious meals are all essential for coping with stress! Above all, try to keep a sense of humor and a positive attitude! You don't have to let your problems rule your life!
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A. getting
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B. having
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C. doing
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D. making
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2
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A. separated
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B. alone
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C. lonely
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D. isolated
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3
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A. method
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B. style
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C. way
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D. manner
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4
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A. beat
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B. visit
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C. do
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D. meet
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5
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A. up
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B. back
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C. over
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D. away
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6
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A. big
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B. strong
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C. deep
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D. heavy
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7
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A. thought
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B. mind
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C. brain
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D. head
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8
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A. face
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B. manage
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C. handle
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D. deal
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2.
Paraphrase
sentences in the left column using the words from the middle column. Use the
right column to write down paraphrased sentences.
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As pressure at work mounts, so does my level of stress.
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to increase
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What's the lowdown on the new generation of mobile phones?
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important information
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Global warming, in a nutshell, is the rise in the Earth's temperature.
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basically
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Saving the environment will, in the long term, save the human race.
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a long period of time
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Polly was pulling out her hair with
worry.
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to go crazy
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Always keep
things in perspective and try not to exaggerate.
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how important something
really is
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3.
Make
a short paragraph about stress.
A stress
is_______________________________________________________________________.
In
stressful situations, our___________________________________________________________
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can stress me out.
To relieve
stress, we should__________________________________________________________
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Evaluate yourself! (Оцените себя! Если
задание выполнено полностью, ставьте 2 балла, частично – 1 балл, не выполнено –
0 баллов)
At the lesson I…
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… read the text.
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… filled in the gaps.
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… paraphrased sentences correctly.
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…made a short paragraph about stress.
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…took part in discussion with my group.
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...presented life hacks “How to cope with stress”
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