Упражнения уровня TOEFL по английскому языку. № 28.

Stress is a term often used in relation to studying - what with exam pressure, assignments, seminar presentations, deadlines, extensions, pressure on computer facilities and so on. Not to mention juggling studying with a social life or feelings of isolation and loneliness for lack of a social life. Then there can also be out-of-control debts, poor housing, overcrowding, noise, and adjusting to life in a new environment or country.

1. The key to success is to think positively; take control of your stress and anxiety by learning effective techniques to combat it.

2. Be kind to yourself and give yourself 'me time' in which you can choose what you want to do. Take proper breaks and eat well.

3. Analyse problems carefully, don't just avoid them and hope that they will go away. Talk things through with someone else if necessary.

4. Think about and then organise yourself to take on some form of physical activity and enjoy the 'feel-good factor' that the resulting release of endorphins gives you. Walk, cycle, run, swim. Meet other people for a chat.

5. Writing about it, talking about it, shouting or moaning about it, all help to relieve stress. Sometimes having a good cry or bashing a pillow can soothe and calm your feelings of anxiety.

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1. e
2. d
3. a
4. g
5. f

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a) Confronting the problem
b) So what is stress?
c) Panic attacks
d) Looking after yourself
e) Managing stress
f) Emotionally expressing your needs
g) Engaging in active physical and mental distractions

Choose the correct answer

(1) A deadline (line 2) is…
a) a poor mark. /
b) disciplinary action. /
c) the time by which something has to be finished. /

(2) Which of the following is the most appropriate title for the text?
a) Student Health - Stress and How to Deal with It /
b) How to Make the Most of Student Life /
c) Stressed-Out Students /