* Read the passage and choose the best answer.
Stress is not just a problem that adults have to face. Young people also frequently experience unhealthy levels of stress. Schooling is the top source which causes stress to teenagers. According to data collected by the American Psychological Association for the Stress in America Survey,
teen stress is the same as, or even worse than that of adults. The results of the survey have shown that teenagers can identify that their stress levels are not healthy, and they realize that stress has negative
impacts on their mental and physical health. Some teenagers can struggle against significant stress levels that interfere with learning, relationships, and
other aspects in daily life; while other cannot get over the stress and have to get mental treatment. Therefore, it is important to know the negative effects that stress has on teenagers:
– Emotional changes: Teenagers tend to be easy to get anxious, worried, angry, and depressed. Parents
should pay attention to their children’s changes in showing feelings.
– Physical changes: Teenagers who are under stress are likely to get sick more often and they often have
complaints of headaches, stomachaches, other aches and pains.
– Behavioral changes: Teenagers may break their eating or sleeping habits. They seem to either eat
enormously or quit meals. They suffer serious insomnia, which is a severe condition of being unable to
sleep. They also show avoidance of normal daily activities.
– Cognitive changes: Teenagers who have stress notice their decreased concentration, forgetfulness, and
the appearance of carelessness.

1. The text is mainly about stress in ……………………….
A. adults B. elderly people C. adolescence D. infants
2. Most teenagers suffer stress due to their ……………………….
A. study B. family C. friends D. housework
3. Which of the following is NOT a symptom of stress?
A. unable to sleep B. suffering several types of aches
C. easy to be distracted and forgetful D. wanting to meet people
4. The word treatment in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to ……………………….
A. medicine B. cure C. surgery D. operation
5. Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. Teenagers do not know anything about their stress.
B. Teenagers suffer less stress than adults do.
C. Teenagers suffer the same stress level as or even more than adults do.
D. All teenagers suffering stress have mental treatments.

* Read the passage and choose the best answer.
Stress is not just a problem that adults have to face. Young people also frequently experience unhealthy levels of stress. Schooling is the top source which causes stress to teenagers. According to data collected by the American Psychological Association for the Stress in America Survey, teen stress is the same as, or even worse than that of adults. The results of the survey have shown that teenagers can identify that their stress levels are not healthy, and they realize that stress has negative impacts on their mental and physical health. Some teenagers can struggle against significant stress levels that interfere with learning, relationships, and other aspects in daily life; while other cannot get over the stress and have to get mental treatment. Therefore, it is important to know the negative effects that stress has on teenagers:
– Emotional changes: Teenagers tend to be easy to get anxious, worried, angry, and depressed. Parents should pay attention to their children’s changes in showing feelings.
– Physical changes: Teenagers who are under stress are likely to get sick more often and they often have complaints of headaches, stomachaches, other aches and pains.
– Behavioral changes: Teenagers may break their eating or sleeping habits. They seem to either eat enormously or quit meals. They suffer serious insomnia, which is a severe condition of being unable to sleep. They also show avoidance of normal daily activities.
– Cognitive changes: Teenagers who have stress notice their decreased concentration, forgetfulness, and the appearance of carelessness.

1. The text is mainly about stress in ……………………….
A. adults B. elderly people C. adolescence D. infants
2. Most teenagers suffer stress due to their ……………………….
A. study B. family C. friends D. housework
3. Which of the following is NOT a symptom of stress?
A. unable to sleep B. suffering several types of aches
C. easy to be distracted and forgetful D. wanting to meet people
4. The word treatment in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to ……………………….
A. medicine B. cure C. surgery D. operation
5. Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. Teenagers do not know anything about their stress.
B. Teenagers suffer less stress than adults do.
C. Teenagers suffer the same stress level as or even more than adults do.
D. All teenagers suffering stress have mental treatments.

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 teenagers’ unhealthy levels of stress. 

School Pressure:  Teenagers often feel stressed because of studying. Students may be under pressure to complete daily homework, finish projects and study for exams. In addition, teens may also want to participate in extracurricular activities, such as sports and clubs. The added pastimes may contribute to teenagers’ stress and anxiety if the activities are competitive and students have no relaxation time.

Peer Pressure:  Although teenagers may have a group of close friends, their peers may force them to hang out instead of studying and that goes against their family rules. Peer pressure, bullying at school may affect teenagers’ studying, and lead them to feel more stressful and frustrate

Family Problems:  Teenagers can also feel tense at home because of family pressure and problems. Arguments with brothers or sisters, disagreements with parents over rules and family expectations may also cause teenagers’ stress.

Which statement is NOT TRUE?

 A.

Students may be under pressure when they have no relaxation time. 

 B.

Stress is the problems for both adults and young people. 

 C.

Family expectations may lead to teenagers’ stress. 

 D.

Studying can’t make teenagers feel stressful.

There are 10 mistakes in the following passage. Identify the mistakes and write the corrections in the corresponding numbered boxes.

Stress is often called the(the -->a) 21st century illness, but it has always been with us perhaps with different names. Those days we often consider stress is necessary evil of modern life. However, stress is not negetive and without it we will certainly not enjoy some of the highpoints in life just as the anticipation before a date or the tension leading up to an important match. All these situations produce stress, but if you can control it and not the other way round you will feel stimulated, not worn out. Like these situations, which are generally positive but easier to deal with, sitting in a train that is late, being struck in a traffic jam, working to a tight deadline is much harder to manage and control. Stress is now recognized as a nedical problem and as a significant factor in causing coronary heart disease, high blooded pressure and high cholesterol count. The fact is that patients are often willing to admit to stress problems because they feel they are a form of society failure and it is important that symptoms should be identified in order to avoid unnecessary sufferings. So why should we be looking out for as danger singals? Some common signs of stress are increased tiredness, irritability and the inability to solve certain situations.

                                                                       ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF STRESS !

     Are you looking forward to another busy week ? You should be according to some experts. They argue that the stress encoutered in our daily lives is not only good for us, but essential to survival. They pay that the respnse to (1)....................,which creates a chemical called adrenal in, helps the mind and body to act quickly (2)....................... emergencies. Animals and human beings use it to meet the hostile conditions which exist o the planet.

    Whilst nobody denies the pressures of everyday life, what is surprising is that we are yet to develop successful ways of dealing with them.(3)................... the experts consider the current strategies to be inadequate and often dangerous. They believe that (4)................... of trying to manage our response to stress with drugs or relaxation techniques, we must exploit. Apparently, research shows that people (5).................. create conditons of stress for (6)................. by doing exciting and risky sports or looking for challenges, cope much better with life's problems. Activities of this type have been shown to create a lot of emotion: people may actually cry or feel extremely uncomfortable. But there is a point (7)..................... which they realise thay have succeeded and know that it was a positive experience. This is because we learn through challenge and difficulty. That's (8)................ we get our wisdom. Few of us unfortuantely, understand this fact. For example, many people believe they (9)..................... from stress at work, and take time off as a result. Yet it has been found in some companies that by far (10)....................... healthiest people are those with the most responsibility. So next time you're in a stressful situation, just remmber that it will be a positive learning experience and could also benefit your health!

are you looking forward toanother busy week? You should be according to some experts. They argue that the stress encountered in our daily lives is not(1)............good for us, but essential to survival. They say that the response to(2)........, which creates a chemical called adrenalin, helps the mind and body to act quickly(3).......... emergencies.Animals and human beings use it to meet the hostile conditions which exist on the planet.Whilst nobody denies the pressures of everyday life,(4)................ is surprising is that we are yet to develop successful ways of(5)............ with them. Even the experts consider the current strategies to be inadequate and often dangerous. They believe that(6)................... trying to manage our response to stress with drugs or relaxation technques, we must exploit it. Apparently, research shows that people who create conditions of stress for themselves (7).............. doing exciting and risky sports or looking for challenges, cope much better (8)............ life's problems. Activities of this type have been shown to create a lot of emotion; people may actually cry or feel extremely uncomfortable. But there is a point at which they have succeeded and know that it was a positive(9)...................

Choose the word or phrase among A, B, Cor D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

The changes that (1)……. in schools have changed the roles of teachers. In the past, teachers used to be the (2) ……..source of knowledge, the leader and educator of their students' school life. Nowadays, teachers provide information and show their students how to (3)…….. it. Although they are still considered to be a kind of (4)……….. in the class, they can be thought of as facilitators in the learning (5)………..

Another difference between the past and present tasks of teachers is represented by the technical (6)……… they need to be able to use and handle effectively, such as computer, photocopier, PowerPoint, projectors, etc. Instead of teaching (7)……… chalk, they need tobe an information technology expert.

One of the biggest challenges for teachers is that their role in the school management has also changed. The school needs them as individuals, who can make decisions and cope with the stress of the (8)……….. world of schools. At the same time teachers need to be able to work in teams, and (9)……….. with colleagues and parents. A teacher has not only to instruct but also to (10)…….. the students with confidence and determination.

Điền vào chỗ trống với the và một trong những tính từ sau:
young, rich, injured, poor, homeless, old, disabled, unemployed

1.It’s said that people nowadays experience a better life than those in the past. Researchers have shown that human life expectancy is higher than ever, due to the improvement of health care services as well as the modern lifestyles. In addition, thanks to the development of the internet, (1) are able to take part in various kinds of online courses without difficulty while (2) can find a job via websites or social networks easily.

2.However, some claim that in today’s world, people are suffering from more stress and tensions. (3) often have to face with pressure at work whereas (4) are likely to feel isolated from their children in such a crowded world as a nursing home. As a result, their communication as well as their relationship is put in danger. Last but not least, there is an increasing gap between rich and poor in almost every part of the world. Whilst (5) have more and more wealth (6) even do not have enough food or clothes.

II/ Read the passage and answer the question :
Air pollution is a serious problem in many cities. Motor vehicles, factories and other source create so
much air pollution that it may hang in the air like dirty fog. Air pollution threatens the health of the
people who live in cities. City wastes cause water pollution when they are poured into the waterways.
These wastes kill fish and make some areas unfit for swimming. In addition, many large cities have
difficulties in disposing their garbage. The amount of garbage grows each year, but places to put it are
quickly filling up Citizens, governments, industries, scientists and business people must work
together in different ways to gradually reduce pollution.
True ( T ) or False ( F ) in the space provided
1/ Air pollution is a serious (dangerous) problem in many cities . __________
2/ Air pollution doesn't cause danger to people's health in some cities
3/ Motor vehicles and factories are some of sources of air pollution . ____________
4/ Only factories are the main source of air pollution ._________
5/ Air pollution is the only problem of the environment in this passage .
6/ Some areas are unfit for swimming because of the city wastes .____________
7/ The amount of the garbage in large cities reduces each year ._________
8/ Everyone must cooperate to reduce pollution . ______________

III/ Read the passage and answer the question :
Everyone wants to reduce pollution, but the pollution problem is as complicated as it is serious.
It is complicated because much pollution is caused by things that benefit people. For example,
exhaust from motorbikes causes large percentage of air pollution. But the automobile provides
transportation to millions of people. Factories discharge much of the material that pollutes air
and water, but factories give employment to a large number of people.
Thus, to end or reduce pollution immediately, people would have to stop using many things that
benefit them . Most people do not want to do that, of course. But pollution can be gradually
reduced in many ways. Scientists and engineers can work to find ways to lessen the amount of
pollution that such things as automobiles and factories cause. Governments can pass and enforce
laws that require businesses and individuals to stop or to cut down on certain polluting activities.
True ( T ) or False ( F ) :
1. All people want to reduce pollution_____
2. Pollution problem is neither complicated nor serious_____
3. Pollution is brought about by things that benefit people_____

4. People have to sacrifice what they have to stop or reduce pollution_____
5. The government can't do anything to stop or reduce pollution.______
IV/ Read the passage and answer the questions:
Every day on radio, on TV and in the newspapers, we hear , see, read about many problems in
the world , for example , pollution problems.
Air pollution is the first kind. It mostly comes from fumes released from motorbikes, cars,
airplanes, trains and poisonous gases emitted from factories. Also, waste is dumped anywhere even
in the city where many people are living. The second pollution is sea pollution. Many people earn
their living from fishing the sea, and the fish they catch feed many people. But the sea has become so
polluted from oil spills and factory wastes that the fish are dying. This pollution is not only killing the
fish, but also affecting those people who eat fish.
Seldom do you find a place nowadays that is not polluted. This problem is growing more
difficult every day. We must find a good solution that makes the world a better place to live.
True — False — Not given?
1. Pollution is one of the city's problems_____
2. Exhaust fume comes from vehicles , airplane and factories_____
3. People pollute seas from dynamite fishing____
4. You can find easily a place nowadays that is not polluted_____