Practical stress management can help students deal with their worries and become more productive, competent and efficient. First of all, students must be able to design and stick to a timetable. Choose a relaxing break between work and study, even if it’s just taking out time to breathe. In addition, a healthy lifestyle is essential for students. Let’s drink more water as well as take out time to get some air and exercise. Furthermore, organization is very important in academic life for dealing with stress. By keeping academic notes organized, turning in assignments on time, and keeping track of all deadlines, stress can be reduced to a great extent. Stress can also get worse if a person feels lonely. Therefore, by letting out all your thoughts to someone you trust, you immediately feel a lot better. However, if you feel extremely stressed out, take a break and do something you love. Whether it is painting or listening to music, doing something you enjoy can cheer up your mood and distract you from a stressor. It’s about time that we students accept that we can achieve just as much in life without all the stress.

1. Practical stress management can help students                       .

A. deal with stress                                              B. have more time

C. face up to the worst situation                      D. think critically

2. What should students pay attention to when designing a timetable?

A. They have to arrange time to breathe. B. They need to set time for relaxation.

C. They don’t need to take notice of certain tasks. D. They should stop working and studying.

3. What does the word reduced mean?

A. increased              B. went up                 C. decreased             D. lessen

4.   Which of the following sentences is true?

      A. You should stay alone when being under pressure.

      B. When you feel lonely, you should grab someone to talk.

      C. The more lonely you are, the more stress you can have.

      D. It is believed that stress can control itself.