Speaking challenge 2

Coping with stress

Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with suitable word in the box. Then match the
words/phrases with their pictures.

take do (x2) play watch go (x2) read

1. _____________ a nap 5. _____________ TV

2. _____________ tennis 6. _____________ shopping
3. _____________ yoga 7. _____________ a book
4. _____________ jogging 8. _____________ exercises

A. B.

C. D.

E. F.

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Exercise 2: These can be stressful situations. Choose your most & least stressful
situations.
Situations Rank
A. Buying presents for your best friend’s
birthday
B. Preparing for exams
C. Meeting new people
D. Being stuck in traffic
E. Speaking English in front of a group

Exercise 3: Listening comprehension.

a. Four people are talking about stressful situations. Write the reason for each person’s
stress.
Reasons for stress Solutions
Andrew
Sonya
Brent
Natalie

b. How do they cope with their stress? Write their solutions.

Follow-up question: How would you solve your stressful situations? Use the expressions in
Exercises 1 and 2.

Exercise 4: Work in pairs. Practise asking and giving advice about stressful situations.
1. I am going to take the Midterm test tomorrow and I am feeling stressed.
2. I have to finish Math, English and Science homework tonight.
3. I didn’t have enough sleep last night and I am presenting in the next lesson.
4. I got 8 in English, I feel it’s fine, but my parents scold me and push me to study harder.

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