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👉 SKILLS
Reading
- Read the passage and choose the correct answer.
Stress is a normal part of teens' life; however, too much stress can be dangerous. When you face stress, use some of these strategies t manage it.
Getting a good night's sleep: Teens need eight to ten hour of sleep a day, so get enough sleep. To make it easier, keep your smartphone away from your bed.
Doing exercise: Doing enough phycical exercise is important for teens. You should exercise for at least 60 minutes a day.
Taling it out: Talk about your stress to an adult. This person can be your teacher, parent or someone you truth.
Writing about it: You can reduce your stress by writing down your problems. You can also write about times you felt good and soon you will start to feel better.
Going outside: You will feel more relaxed if you spend some time in nature. Places with green trees and fresh air will make you feel better.
1. The passage is about _____.
A. the causes of stress
B. strategies to deal with stress
C. the dangers of stress
2. How many hours of sleep a day do teens need?
A. 6 to 8 B. 7 to 9 C. 8 to 10
3. How much time should teens spend on daily exercise?
A. At least an hour.
B. Exactly 60 minutes.
C. No more than 69 minutes.
4. Teens may talk about their problems to _____.
A. a friend in their class
B. a young person they like
C. someone they trust
5. Teens can feel better when they _____
A. are at home with their parents
B. get closer to nature
C. write to a friend
Speaking - Work in pairs. Interview each other, use the questions below. Take notes of the answer then report the results to the class.
Questions Answers 1. What pressure do you have? 2. Whet happens to you when you feel stressed? 3. How do you deal with your stress?
Listening - Listen to Tom and Mai are talking about their lives in the city and the countryside. Fill in each blank with ONE word. 🎧
In the city In ther countryside - There are many (1) _____ for entertainment.
- It is more (2) _____ to get around.
- There are many means of (3) _____ transportation.- It is peaceful and (4) _____.
- Things are simple and lovely.
- People are kind and (5) _____.
Writing - Write a paragragh (80-100 words) about the leisure activities one of your family members does. You may use the following questions as cues.
1. What does he / she like doing in his / her free time?
2. Who does he / she like doing these with?
3. Why does he / she like doing these?
In his / her free time, my __________ likes __________
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