Read the website article from an ezine for teenagers. Choose the best word or phrase, A, B, C, or D, for each numbered space.            As a teenager, it is common to become stressed due to the amount of schoolwork, family problems, social issues, and personal worries. However, if you can stop feeling stressed, you will feel better in your brain as well as in your body. The good news is that there are a number of ways for teenagers to (1) _______ stress.           Have a healthy lifestyle! It is the first thing to do to reduce stress. This includes regular exercise, healthy eating, and (2) _______ sleep. Physical activity changes the way your body works. In addition, eating a balanced diet and getting enough rest helps your body to work better and keep up your energy levels.          Next, you need to have some ways to deal with stress. This can include practicing relaxation techniques such as deep breathing or yoga. Take breaks from situations in which you become stressed. Go and do a hobby for a short time that makes you feel good, because that will change your (3) _______.          Another thing which works well is talking about a problem with a friend or a member of your family. But choose the person carefully! It must be someone who has the (4) _______  to listen and not to judge your actions.          Finally, think about the situations which make you stressed and, if possible, (5) _______  those situations. For example, if you become stressed because you are sometimes late handing in schoolwork, make a schedule when you are given the work and follow it carefully.Question 30.(1)A.succeedB.dealC.manageD.achieveQuestion 31.(2)A.enoughB.lotC.manyD.muchQuestion 32.(3)A.lifeB.bodyC.hairD.moodQuestion 33.(4)A.abilityB.intelligenceC.comprehensionD.skillQuestion 34.(5)A.put offB.go roundC.escapeD.avoid

Current research indicates that teens are experiencing increased levels of stress due to a variety of factors, including but not limited to academic stress, or the pressure to perform well on a test or assignment; physical stress due to the natural biological changes that occur both mentally and physically during the teen years; social stress, which stems from difficulties associated with managing complex social relationships with peers; and poor time management, which often causes teens to skip meals or sleep less in order to meet academic and extracurricular obligations.     So, which coping mechanisms are most commonly used to alleviate stress? According to survey data released in February of 2017 by the American Psychological Association, some of the most commonly utilized strategies to reduce stress are: listening to music, exercising, surfing the Internet, watching movies or television programs, spending time with friends and family, reading, napping, eating, and doing a hobby. And while the aforementioned can be useful for reducing stress, there are actually other, often overlooked options . . . plants!     Take, for example, the herb chamomile, which looks much like a daisy with its yellow center and small white petals. For centuries, healers have lauded chamomile as both a stress reliever and sleep aid. Commonly found in grocery stores in the form of tea, chamomile can be brewed then drunk—hot or cold—to help calm down during times of stress, or drunk an hour or so before bed, for a more restful night's sleep.     Flowers like lavender and gardenia can also serve as powerful tools in the fight for stress relief. Lavender grows in stems, with purplish-blue blossoms that grow into whorls that form a sort of spike at the end. These flowers emit a soothing scent that reduces stress by slightly lowering one's blood pressure. Gardenia, a delicate plant that is actually a type of shrub, produces white flowers. Gardenia flowers emit a powerful, yet pleasant fragrance that has been proven to reduce not only stress but also anxiety and insomnia!4Which excerpt from the passage best supports the inference that teens may experience more stress than adults? A. . . . physical stress due to the natural biological changes that occur both mentally and physically during the teen years . . . B. . . . social stress, which stems from difficulties associated with managing complex social relationships with peers . . . C. . . . academic stress, or the pressure to perform well on a test or assignment . . . D. . . . poor time management, which often causes teens to skip meals or sleep less in order to meet academic and extracurricular obligations.

Do you have control over stress? None of us can truly control how or when we get stressed, but we can control our reaction to stress. Some people have found that relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, stretching exercises, Yoga, and listening to music, can help to relieve stress. You need to find the method that works best for you.When confronted with stress and stressful situations, what you don't want to do is turn to substances such as drugs and alcohol. You may feel like these are the solution to your stress, but they will only give you temporary relief, if that. The stress does not go away and the possible consequences of substance use and abuse will only add to the stress you are already experiencing.Develop a stress management plan to relieve stress in your life. Include in this plan a list of five stressors, the category of each stressor listed (situational stress, body stress, or mind stress), how you react to each stressor, what you want to change in your life to manage each stressor, and a plan of action to bring about that change. The plan must be implemented for seven days. After the seven days, include as a part of your grade a reflection of how effective your plan was in relieving stress.My Stressor Stress Category How I React to the Stressor(Physical Body, Thoughts and Feelings Behavior What I Want to Change           Action Plan (What will you do?):Relaxation:Avoid Substances:Exercise:Stretching/Yoga:Reflection (How effective was your plan?):

How can teachers manage stress effectively?Choose only ONE best answer.ABy engaging in mindfulness and self-care practicesBBy ignoring stressorsCBy taking on more workDBy avoiding any breaks

I am a timid teenager, I get scared easily. They call me a scaredy cat. Whatever problem I encounter I just don't want to think about it, I think it will solve itself out in the end.Is this the best way to handle stress?Select one:a.Yes, avoiding thinking about problems can help reduce stress and anxiety.b.No, avoiding problems and not addressing them can lead to more stress and difficulties in the long run.c.It depends on the nature of the problem and your ability to handle it.d.All of the above

Stress is a familiar element of the modern school experience. Short-term stress is a natural part of everyday life that can actually benefit students and help them perform better on tests. Long-term stress, on the other hand, is often harmful and can negatively impact schoolwork. With this type of toxic stress, a feeling of anxiety becomes persistent and overwhelming. To help relieve toxic stress, more and more teachers are bringing meditation into classrooms. Meditation can be as simple as guiding students to pay attention to their breathing and focus on the present moment. Many educators and students report that meditation not only decreases stress but also improves attention, learning, and memory—all qualities that enhance school success.What is the meaning of persistent as used in the passage?