Task 3
Directions: The following is a passage. After reading it, you should complete the information by filling in the blanks marked 46 through 50 in the table below. You should write your answer in no more than 3 words on the corresponding Answer Sheet.
Have you ever been so worried about something that you have a headache or even can‘t sleep at night? Then you cannot do well during a test or in your study. If so, then you know that is stress. You are worried too much about something. The bad feeling in your mind can make you angry, sad, or scared, and can even give you a stomachache or a headache.
However, some kinds of stress are good. Excitement might happen when you are called to give a speech at school. You feel nervous but excited. This kind of stress can help you to get things well done. And you will succeed if the stress pushes you to prepare more beforehand.
On the other hand, bad stress can last long if you are unable to deal with your problems. You may not feel well, if your parents are having a quarrel, if a family member is badly ill, if you‘re doing poorly at school, or if anything else makes you unhappy. That kind of stress isn‘t going to help you. And it can actually let you do worse in your daily life.
The best way to fight the stress is to have a balanced life. Make sure you get enough sleep and eat properly. Have some regular exercise. You should take some time for fun. Get advice from your parents, teachers and friends. Soon after that, you‘ll probably get away from your stress.
