Choose one of the active words to fill in each gap

Study the following words.

I. Vocabulary work

III. Follow-up activities

In pairs, role-play the following situation. A patient complains to his psychologist about being under constant pressure and feeling depressed. The psychologist advises the patient on the possible ways of fighting stress.

Select the best answer.

1. Alice Isen, Ph.D., concluded that after watching or experiencing comedy, people

a) felt better temporarily but then became depressed again; b) were able to think more clearly and see the consequences of a given decision; c) reported no difference; d) gradually became more relaxed and cheerful.

2. The physiological effects of a good laugh include

a) relaxation of the muscles; b) lowering of blood pressure; c) release of endorphins; d) all of the above.

3. The Bart Simpson maneuver for reducing stress is to imagine

a) yourself removed from the stressful situation; b) yourself as Bart Simpson; c) how your favourite cartoon character or comedian would react; d) none of the above.

4. Ballooning, a technique to reduce stress, consists of

a) seeing yourself attached to a balloon which is floating away from the stressful situation; b) consciously exaggerating the situation by blowing it out of proportion into absurdity; c) releasing your tension by inhaling and exhaling deeply; d) visualizing your stress as a balloon that explodes and disappears.

4. Discuss the following issue: What is the most important overall message the writer wants the reader to understand about stress?

1. The author of the text says, “Stress is not usually caused by the situation itself, but by how we perceive the situation.” Suppose that you are to give a presentation in one of your classes. A few minutes before class, someone spills coffee on you in the cafeteria. You have a large coffee stain on your shirt, but there is no time to change before class… Explain at least two ways you could perceive the situation and how you could apply one or more of the five stress-busting techniques to help you deal with the situation. Develop one more original technique for stress-busting. (It must be safe and legal!)

2. You are a psychologist. Deliver a speech at a conference on methods of fighting with stress.

Bill’s Eyes

Smudge, wet blanket, to put one’s mind to smth, limp, suspense, verify.

1. The children waited in … to hear the end of the story.

2. Can’t we stay a bit longer? Don’t be such a …!

3. I like these … shoes.

4. The prisoner’s statement … by several witnesses.

5. He seems to be developing a ….

6. I like lettuce to be crisp, not … and soggy.

7. The incident is a … on his character.

8. I’m sure you’ll be able to do it if you … it.

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