TEACHERO ENGLISH CENTER UNIT 3: TEEN STRESS AND PRESSURE

0936.821.022 PRACTICE EXERCISE 3: CONSOLIDATION

VOCABULARY
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I. Choose a word in each line that has different stress pattern
1. A. cognitive B. adulthood C. confident D. encourage
2. A. delighted B. manage C. convince D. depress
3. A. confident B. abandon C. depressed D. important
4. A. communicate B. disappointed C. preparation D. adolescence
5. A. pressure B. decision C. friendship D. guidance

II. Find the word which has a different sound in the underlined part.
1. A. skill B. house-keeping C. tense D. decision
2. A. advice B. decision C. delighted D. helpline
3. A. study B. adulthood C. columnist D. frustrated
4. A. concentrate B. self-aware C. stressed D. tense
5. A. embarrassed B. depressed C. helpline D. empathise
6. A. embarrass B. missing C. classmate D. pressure

III. Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the sentence.

1. Studies show that having good conflict skills is associated with various positive outcomes.
a. resolutional b. resolving c. resolve d. resolution
2. For most of us, however, positive thinking and can be learned.
a. self-awareness b. self-abuse c. self-access d. self-analysis
3. He asked her to marry him but she .
a. carry him out b. turned him down c. took him out d. let him in
4. The cost living in Singapore is higher than any countries in South East Asia.
a. for b. on c. of d. in
5. I met James in a restaurant on Friday and he said that he had seen Caroline there .
a. the day before b. this day c. today d. that day
16. Jane said that she come and look after the children the following day.
a. can b. will c. could d. should
7. The weather was in England than in Spain last week.
a. most warmer b. by far warmer c. more warmer d. much warmer
8. all our efforts to save the school, the authorities decided to close it.
a. Since b. Despite c. Although d. Because
9. He still doesn’t know his budget when living alone in the city.
a. when to manage b. how to manage c. where to manage d. what to manage
10. A: “I really don’t like shopping around the holidays.”
B: “ . It’s always so busy.”
a. I couldn’t agree with you more. b. I like it.
c. I don’t like it. d. No, it’s not that.
IV. Complete the passage with words from the box.

conflict refers less most through ambitions with studying

The term “Life Skills” (1) to the skills you need to make the most out of life. Life skills
are usually associated with managing and living a better quality of life. They help us to accomplish our (2)
and live to our full potential. Any skill that is useful in your life can be considered a life skill.
Different life skills will be more or (3) relevant at different times in your life, for example:
 When at school or university, you’ll need (4) skills.
 When you have a job, leadership and presentation skills may be useful, along with a whole host of
other skills.
 There will be times throughout your life when you’ll need (5) ___________ resolution, stress
management and problem solving skills too.
However, perhaps the (6) important life skill is the ability and willingness to learn. By
learning new skills we increase our understanding of the world around us and equip ourselves with the tools
we need to live a more productive and fulfilling life, finding ways to cope (7) __________ the challenges
that life, inevitably, throws at us. Life skills are not always taught directly but often learned indirectly (8)
_____________ experience and practice.

V. Write the correct form or tense of the verbs in brackets.

1. He told them again that they (must) learn to love each other.
2. When I woke up this morning, it was raining and my father (sing) in the kitchen.
3. I wondered where (get) my pre-paid train ticket.
4. (you/ travel) to Paris tomorrow?
5. Dana admitted (feel) hurt by what I had said.
6. She said she (write) three books and she was working on another one.
7. She was made (work) on Saturday, even though she hated working at weekends.
8. If I (find) her address, I would send her an invitation.
9. Japanese (become) one of the most popular courses at the university since the Asian
studies program was established.
10. Look at those black clouds. I think it (rain).

VI. Read the text carefully. Then do the tasks.

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 those youngsters’ unhealthy levels of stress.
School Pressure
Teenagers often feel stressed about academic and extracurricular demands. Students feel pressure to
complete daily homework, finish projects and study for exams. In addition to the quest for good grades,
teens may also participate in extracurricular activities, such as sports, student council, cheerleading and
clubs. The added pastimes may contribute to teenage stress and anxiety if the activities arc competitive and
require scheduling that cuts into study and relaxation time.
 Peer Pressure
Although teens may have a solid group of friends, their peers may pressure them to hang out instead of
studying or experiment with drugs, alcohol or sexual activities that go against their morals or family rules.
Peer pressure, bullying on campus and harassment may distract teens from studying, leading them to feel
additional stress and anxiety.
Family Problems
Teenagers can also feel stress at home because of family pressures and problems. Arguments with
siblings, disagreements with parents over rules and expectations and the need to consistently care for
younger siblings may also contribute to teen stress.
Sense of Loss
Teens may also feel stress and anxiety when experiencing a sense of loss. “Loss” can mean the end of
a relationship, friendship or cherished extracurricular activity. Breaking up with a boyfriend or best friend,
for example, may lead them to doubt their self-worth or feel anxious about attending school or social
functions because of their change in social status.
A. Decide whether the following sentences are true (T) or false (F).
1. Stress is a problem of both adults and young people.
2. Youngsters can’t be stressed if they do well in their classes.
3. Peer pressure can make teens unable to concentrate on studying.
4. The family is always the best place, so it doesn’t cause stress for teenagers.
5. Some problems in the social relationship can lead teens to doubt or anxiety.
B. Answer the questions.
6. What can the added pastimes cause to teens?
__________________________________________________________________________
7. What can distract teens from studying?
__________________________________________________________________________
8. What are family problems that put teens under pressure?
__________________________________________________________________________
9. What can “loss” mean?
__________________________________________________________________________
10. Why can teens doubt their self-worth after a broken relationship?
__________________________________________________________________________

VII. Write the correct form of the words in brackets.

1. Many people enjoy the pleasures and of living in a city center. (convenient)
2. Cigarette smoking is for about 90% of deaths from lung cancer, (respond)
3. He went on to work in film and shared a flat with his father. (produce)
4. John changed from a friendly and cheerful young boy into a confused .(adolescence)
5. The weather was , so we arrived earlier than expected. (favor)
6. Schools must try to make science more to youngsters. (attract)
7. She managed to find a job immediately after . (graduate)
8. Parents need to continue to with the child. (empathy)
9. During the 19th century, Britain became the world’s first modern society. (urban)
10. She got into difficulties after her parents had passed away. (finance)
*Advanced
11. We had the phone because we are moving tomorrow. (CONNECT)
12. When did the toys come into ? (EXIT)
13. He will be able to receive an from a government agency. (ALLOW)
14. Are there any rivers left in the world? (POLLUTE)
15. The newly-built cinema shows a of films. (VARY)
16. Do parents get from their children studies? (SATISFY)
17. He is very in everything he does. (SYSTEM)
18. Fruit as it ripens. (SWEET)
19. My brother lives in a area. (RESIDE)
20. She is extremely about art. (KNOWLEDGE)

VIII. Match a sentence in column A to a response in column B.

A B
1. What should I do if I were bullied at a. Hmm, I think you should smile with them
school? at first and say something fun to attract
their attention.
2. I am so depressed about the upcoming b. Because they have enough knowledge to
exam. If you were me, what would you do? give us the most suitable advice.
3. How long have you been sleepless? c. My best friend. She understands me much
more than anyone else in this world.
4. Could you give me some advice about how d. You should tell your teacher about the
to make new friends? situation.
5. Why do we need to talk to the counselor? e. This Sunday at 3pm.
6. How do you feel now? f. For a week.
7. Who do you share with when you’re g. If I were you, I would share my feelings
depressed? with my mom.
8. When will you attend the conference on h. Very terrible. I don’t know how to
human rights? overcome it.

IX. Choose the word or phrase in each of the following sentences that needs correcting.
1. Her mother ordered her do not go out with him the night before.
A B C D
2. The traffic warden asked me why had I parked my car there.
A B C D
3. He said that he will pick me up at 8 am the following day.
A B C D
4. She said that the books in the library would be available tomorrow.
A B C D
5. He advised her thinking about that example again because it needed correcting.
A B C D
6. The receptionist said I must fill out that form before I attended the interview.
A B C D
7. Marty said a good friendship is like a diamond – a valuable, beautiful and durable.
A B C D
8. The mayor apologized on having slept in an international summit and resigned afterwards.
A B C D

X. Choose the correct answers to complete the passage.

When we feel anxious, we often give ourselves negative messages like: “I can’t do this”, “I’m useless”
and “I’m going to fail”.
It can be difficult but (1) ___________ to replace these with positive thoughts such as: ‘this is just
anxiety, it can’t harm me’ and, ‘relax, concentrate - it’s going to be okay’.
Picturing how you’d like things to go can help you feel more (2) ________. Try to imagine yourself (3)
___________ up to an exam feeling confident and relaxed. You turn over your paper, write down what you
do know and come away knowing you tried your best on the day.
It can sometimes feel like your whole future depends on (4) _________ grades you get. There can be a
lot of pressure (5) ________ young people to do well in exams which can cause a lot of stress and anxiety.
You might have (6) ________ certain grades or put into a higher set, and feel if you don’t get the grade
you’ll let your teachers or parents (7) _________.
Remember, exams are important – but they’re not the only way to a successful future. Lots of people
(8) _______ success in life without doing well in school exams.
1. a. afford b. allow c. let d. try
2. a. positive b. negative c. tense d. stressful
3. a. to turn b. turning c. turn d. turned
4. a. why b. when c. what d. how
5. a. about b. with c. on d. for
6. a. been predict b. predicted c. be predicted d. been predicted
7. a. down b. up c. on d. off
8. a. take b. achieve c. go d. seek
XI. Rewrite the following sentences using questions words + to-infinitives.
1. They don’t know where they should put the sofa.
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2. The rules didn’t specify who I should speak to in case of an emergency.
__________________________________________________________________________
3. Huyen My wondered how she could ride the scooter.
__________________________________________________________________________
4. Let us decide when we should start the project.
__________________________________________________________________________
5. Could you tell me where I can find a good hotel?
__________________________________________________________________________
6. We must find out what we are to do next.
__________________________________________________________________________
7. A good dictionary tells you how you should pronounce the words.
__________________________________________________________________________
8. They are not sure who they will meet at the entrance.
__________________________________________________________________________
9. She can’t remember when she has to turn off the oven.
__________________________________________________________________________
10. Does he know what he should look for?
__________________________________________________________________________

XII. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence.
1. “Where did you meet him?” Jimmy asked.
→ Jimmy asked WHERE I HAD MET HIM.
2 “When should I register for the new course on Chinese?” Jim asked his teacher.
→ Jim asked his teacher WHEN HE SHOULD REGISTER FOR THE NEW COURSE ON CHINESE.
Jim asked his teacher WHEN TO REGISTER FOR THE NEW COURSE ON CHINESE.
3. Joana couldn’t decide when she should start her journey.
→ Joana couldn’t decide WHEN TO START HER JOURNEY.
Wh- + S + should = Wh + to V
4. “You must stay in bed until next Monday!” the doctor said.
→ The doctor said THAT I HAD TO STAY IN BED UNTIL THE NEXT MONDAY.
5. I have no idea who I should call for help in this situation.
→ I have no idea WHO TO CALL FOR HELP IN THIS SITUATION.
6. “Should I tell her the truth about her misery?” she asked herself.
→ She wondered WHETHER TO TELL HER THE TRUTH ABOUT HER MISERY.
7. I’m not sure what I should do to help her overcome her mom’s death.
→ I’m not sure WHAT TO DO TO HELP HER OVERCOME HER MOM’S DEATH.
8. “I am going to work for a new company next week,” John said.
→ John said HE WAS GOING TO WORK FOR A NEW COMPANY THE NEXT WEEK.
XIII. Read the text then choose the correct answers.
(1) Practical stress management can help students deal with their worries and become more productive,
competent and efficient. First of all, students must be able to design and stick to a timetable. (2) Choose a
relaxing break between work and study, even if it’s just taking out time to breathe. (3) In addition, a healthy
lifestyle is essential for students. Let’s drink more water as well as take out time to get some air and exercise.
Furthermore, organization is very important in academic life for dealing with stress. (4) By keeping
academic notes organized, turning in assignments on time, and keeping track of all deadlines, stress can be
reduced to a great extent. (5) Stress can also get worse if a person feels lonely. Therefore, by letting out all
your thoughts to someone you trust, you immediately feel a lot better. (6) However, if you feel extremely
stressed out, take a break and do something you love. Whether it is painting or listening to music, doing
something you enjoy can cheer up your mood and distract you from a stressor. It’s about time that we
students accept that we can achieve just as much in life without all the stress.

1. Practical stress management can help students .

a. deal with stress b. have more time
c. face up to the worst situation d. think critically
Practical: thực tiễn
Critically: phản biện
2. What should students pay attention to when designing a timetable?
a. They have to arrange time to breathe. b. They need to set time for relaxation.
c. They don’t need to take notice of certain tasks. d. They should stop working and studying.
Timetable: thời gian biểu
3. What can students do to lead a healthy lifestyle?
a. Visit their doctor as scheduled.
b. Not to put much pressure on time management.
c. Follow the timetable strictly.
d. Go outside for fresh air, do regular exercises and drink more water.
Lead a life: sống 1 cuộc đời
4. Why is organization important in academic life?
a. Because it can help students get good grades. b. Because it is a must for all students.
c. Because it can help students reduce stress. d. Because it leads to better results.
Organization: sự có tổ chức
Academic: học thuật, học đường
5. Which of the following sentences is true?
a. You should stay alone when being under pressure.
 b. When you feel lonely, you should grab someone to talk.
c. The more lonely you are, the more stress you can have.
d. It is believed that stress can control itself.
6. What should you do when you are feeling stressed?
a. Take time for reflection on your progress. b. Ease your soul and your mind.
c. Stay away from other people. d. Take a break and do what you enjoy.
Reflection: phản ánh, phản chiếu