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16 B FOR EXAM STRESS
LEAD IN LISTENING & SPEAKING
1 Look at the photograph and answer the questions. 1 READING
Read the article “Fight or Flight”. Answer
the questions.
1. What is stress?
2. What happens in our body when we
are under stress?
3. When should we receive professional
help? Why?
1. What’s he doing? FIGHT OR FLIGHT!
2. How does he feel? Stress affects all of us in everywhere. While
3. Have you ever had such an experience? a little stress is beneficial, too much stress
4. What makes you stressed? can wear you down both emotionally and
5. How do you manage stress? physically. Then what is stress?
Stress is our body’s reaction to harmful
2 READING situations in order to protect our body. If
Answer the questions and see if you are stressed. we are under stress, our heart rate increases,
breathing quickens, muscles tighten, and
3: always 2: usually 1: sometimes 0: almost never
blood pressure rises. By this way, our body
3 2 1 0 gets ready to prevent a harmful situtation.
1. It is difficult for me to take the This is named as “fight or flight”
first step to do something. What causes much stress in one person may
2. I always think of whether I do not cause any stress in another person. Also,
something foolish. some people are better at handling stress.
3. Unimportant things make me Our bodies are designed to overcome small
unhappy. doses of stress. However, we are not equipped
4. I have troubles with sleeping. to overcome long term and chronic stress.
5. I easily feel agitated. 2 DISCUSSION TIME
6. I tend to overreact to situations. Read the quote. Answer the questions.
7. I feel depressed. Share your thoughts with class.
8. I no longer enjoy the things I
used to enjoy. “Stress should be a powerful
* This is not a real test. Do not take driving force, not an obstacle.”
the results into consideration. Bill Phillips
4 points or less: This level of stress is normal for
everybody. This is what life is like. What is intended to be explained by this
4-6 points: Your stress level might be getting quote?
more serious.
6-8 points: You might be suffering from a serious
stress level.
8 and more points: Your level of stress might have Bill Phillips
reached a critical stage. You might need help. You
could speak with your school counsellor.
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