Listening
- Click here to listen to a story
about . Then, answer the following questions. Note: There will be
a lot of unfamiliar vocabulary. For the answer, write what you think you
hear.
Words from listening:
passive, deadlines, boost, tip, annoy, measure, commute, bothersome, delegate,
cope, hectic.
1. What can active
stress do?
Give a short boost
to the immune system.
2. What can passive
stress do?
It can have a negative
impact on your health.
3. What's the first
thing you should do?
Identify what is
annoying you and figure out how you can take some control.
4. What two things can
you do if your morning drive annoys you?
Get up a little
earlier or join a carpool.
5. What if you are stressed
at work?
Find ways to manage
your time better or delegate duties.
6. What steps should
you take when you begin to feel stress?
a. catch your breath
b. inhale slowly
counting to 4
c. exhale slowly
counting to 4
d. try to think
of some relaxing place.
7. What three things
are you trying to do to your body by following these steps?
a. Lower your heart
rate
b. Lower your blood
pressure
c. Reduce muscle
tension.
8. What kind of people
can handle stress better?
People who are
in good physical condition.
9. What pieces of advice
does the doctor give to people who are stressed?
a. They should
start exercising.
b. Find some social
support (friends and relatives).
c. Talk with your
family doctor.