Spotlight 11 Module 2a

Read the text and fill in the gaps with correct words and phrases. Coping with School Stress What with heavy workloads and pressure to get good grades, many teens today feel . Some try to but stress affects their health all the same. Learning how to manage stress and maintain a attitude is crucial. But what are the ways teens can beat those feelings of stress? Well, to begin with, teens can earn time-management skills. Time-management is if last-minute exam cramming and assignment panic is to be avoided. Secondly, busy teens should think of ways to . For example, those with part-time jobs or a lot of extracurricular activities should seriously consider dropping some of them around exam time. Thirdly, teens should pay attention to their health. meals and adequate sleep are stress-busters! Exercise too should not be forgotten. Working-out is a great way to deal with tense muscles and stress. Finally, teens should realise that there is never a need for things to get . Parents, teachers, guidance counsellors and friends are all there to help and provide support. Often, simply a talk with a loved one is all it takes to relieve stress and !

Choose the correct word. 1. Frank his fingers nervously on the desk while the teacher returned the test papers. 2. He in embarrassment while walking out on stage to give his speech. 3. Jenny her arms while waiting impatiently in the queue with her son. 4. Sarah with fear as the wild dog growled at her. 5. The little boy was so mad that he his feet angrily. 6. The man his fists angrily as the manager told him he was no longer needed. 7. When asked whether she wanted to go to the cinema or the park, Mary her shoulders indifferently. 8. When Dan's mother told him the bad news, he his head in disbelief.

Complete the exchanges with the correct phrases. 1. A: I need to get something . B: Go ahead. I'm listening. 2. A: Why is Ben so short-tempered lately? B: Because he at the moment. 3. A: Why are you so upset, Helen? B: Because Katie with me this morning. 4. A: Can you summarise the story for me? B: No problem. Here's what happened . 5. A: I'm so stressed about the Maths exam tomorrow. I feel like ! B: Don't worry. You'll be fine. 6. A: Sir, why do you keep giving us surprise Science tests? B: Because I want to ! 7. A: My breakup with Cindy is really . B: I'm sorry to hear that. Do you want to talk about it? 8. A: I'm up to my ears in homework. B: . Remember, you have all weekend.

Read and fill in the gaps with the correct phrases to make the text true. The Effects of Stress There is a famous expression in English: "Stop the world, I want to get off!" This expression refers to a feeling of panic, or stress, , try to relax, and become calm again. 'Stress' means pressure or tension. It is one of the most common causes of health problems in modern life. Too much stress results in physical, emotional, and . There are numerous physical effects of stress. Stress can affect the heart. It can increase the pulse rate, make the heart miss beats, and . Stress can affect the respiratory system. It can lead to asthma. It can cause a person to breathe too fast, . Stress can affect the stomach. It can cause stomach aches and problems digesting food. These are only a few examples of the wide range of illnesses and symptoms resulting from stress. Emotions are also easily affected by stress. People suffering from stress often feel anxious. They may have panic attacks. They may feel tired all the time. When people are under stress, . For example, a normally gentle parent under a lot of stress at work may yell at a child for dropping a glass of juice. Stress can make people angry, moody, or nervous. Long-term stress can lead to a variety of serious mental illnesses. Depression, , can be the result of continued and increasing stress. Alcoholism and other addictions often develop . Eating disorders, such as anorexia, are sometimes caused by stress and are often made worse by stress. If stress is allowed to continue, then one's mental health is put at risk. It is obvious that stress is a serious problem. It attacks the body. It affects the emotions. Untreated, . Stress has a great influence on the health and well-being of our bodies, our feelings, and our minds. So, reduce stress: stop the world and rest for a while.