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.

III. Underline the pronouns that sound weak. 

1. A: They are rich, but they suffer a lot of stress. 

B: Are they? 

2. A: What are you going to give him? 

B: I think I’ll give him a shirt. What about you? 

3. A: Everyone is preparing for the exam. What about us? Shall we do the same? B: I won’t. But you can do whatever you want. 

4. A: Will you be at the meeting on Friday? 

B: Yes. Will you be there? 

5. A: Can you help me carry this suitcase? 

B: I will. 

6. A: He wants to talk to you. 

B: Let him come in and ask him what he wants. 

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions 

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 frustrated. 

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.

According to the writer, “School Pressure” may happen when _______

 A.

teenagers want to hang out with friends.

 B.

teenagers argue with members in their family.

 C.

teenagers don’t follow family rules. 

 D.

teenagers have to complete daily homework.

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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions 

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 frustrated. 

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.

Bullying at school can affect teenagers’ studying.

 B.

Family expectations may lead to teenagers’ stress.

 C.

Stress is only the problem for adults. 

 D.

Students may be under pressure when joining competitive activities.   

Fill in each numbered blank in the passage with ONE suitable word to complete its meaning :

Exercise is good for our body, but do you know that exercise is also good for our mind? A recent research has shown that…( 1 )…exercise makes our mind feel better. Doing exercise… …( 2 )… our mood and give us the confidence to encounter whatever difficulty that we meet in our life. Some studies show…( 3 )…it also enhances the functioning of your brain. When we are physically active our body releases…( 4 )…known as “endorphins”. These chemicals are our body’s…( 5 )… painkillers and stress reducers. They diminish anger, anxiety, and depression and produce a sense of well being. Meanwhile, other studies have shown that even short time of moderate…( 6 )…can improve our outlook on life and make us less anxious. Whether we…(7 )…a ten-minute walk, do a few jumping jacks, or bicycle around the block, we will feel the benefit both …( 8 )…and emotionally.

* Read the following passage and choose A, B, C or D for each of the following gaps.
The first major cause for stress is school. Test (1) …………………, trying to achieve excellent grades, starting a new school, trying to fit in, those can cause stress at school, stress cannot be always (2) …………………, some will cause pressure that will cause one (3) …………………work harder. But mainly
stress leads to headaches, lack (4) …………………concentration, forgetfulness, or stomachaches. I understand this past couple weeks I have (5) …………………more stress than I ever have felt before. I had these school comp papers due, Seneys huge test coming up, and semester tests (6) ………………… general; this made me feel large amount of stress. The further students find (7) …………………in school, the extra stress they feel over trying to (8) …………………out the perfect college and deciding what to do with their lives. I know next year college with only cause additional stress (9) …………………myself and family dealing with financial aid. (10) …………………school is a major source for stress.
1. A. took B. take C. taking D. taken
2. A. good B. terrible C. interesting D. bad-tempered
3. A. by B. in C. with D. to
4. A. of B. with C. on D. out
5. A. removed B. undertaken C. gone D. flown
6. A. on B. by C. in D. at
7. A. ourselves B. themselves C. herself D. myself
8. A. search B. go C. watch D. make
9. A. on B. with C. to D. for
10. A. Addition B. Conclusion C. Again D. Summary