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Unit 1 LifestylesLesson 2 Relaxing Shashi No.1 Middle School Zhang YingListening and speaking 1 . _ can cause headaches and other illnesses.2 . The interview took place in a _.3 . I am shy and find _ situations stressful.4 . John _ backache.5 . The _ of being a doctor causes me stress.6 . Breathing exercises can help _ stress.7 . Someone must _ this years Christmas party.8 . Dr Smith is an _ on losing weight.Stress studiosocialis suffering frompressure reduceorganiseexpertstudio, expert, suffer from, stress, pressure, social,reduce,organiseUse the following words to complete the sentences below. Think about situations in your life. Tell us how relaxing or stressful they are for you.ExampleA: I find painting or drawing very relaxing.B: I agree. But its very stressful to wait for exam results. Were going to listen to a dialogue between the Presenter and Dr Klinsmann. They are talking about stress and the ways to deal with it. Presenter Dr Klinsmann LISTENING STRATEGIES: Prediction Before you listen, read the questions carefully.Try to think of possible answers.Use your general knowledge to help you. Try to predict answers to the questions. 1 Which of these people can suffer from a lot of stress? a) police officers b) students c) factory workers d) teachers2 Which of these can cause stress? a) a lot of free time b) problems with people c) some social situations d) doing sport3 What can we do to relax and reduce stress? a) organise our work/studies b) eat a lot c) do exercise d) talk to people about problems Listen to the interview and check your predictions.1 Which of these people can suffer from a lot of stress? a) police officers b) students c) factory workers d) teachers2 Which of these can cause stress? a) a lot of free time b) problems with people c) some social situations d) doing sports3 What can we do to relax and reduce stress? a) organise our work/studies b) eat a lot c) do exercise d) talk to people about problems Task one Now listen again and answer these questions.1 When do students suffer from stress?2 What social situations can be difficult for shy people?3 What is a good way of organising work or studies?4 Who can people talk to about their problems?Task two Now listen again and answer these questions.1 When do students suffer from stress?When they have a lot of homework to do and they feel they havent got much time to do it all. Now listen again and answer these questions.2 What social situations can be diffcult for shy people?Parties Now listen again and answer these questions.3 What is a good way of organising work or studies?Make a list and do all the important things first. Now listen again and answer these questions.4 Who can people talk to about their problems?A friend, someone in the family, a teacher Mark will tell us something about himself: what makes him feel stressed what makes him feel relaxed what does he like what does he dislikeWere going to listen to a monologue. Listen to Mark and complete the table.stressful activities relaxing activitiesdoing exams. .Task one Listen to Mark and complete the table.stressful activities relaxing activitiesdoing examsgoing to partiestalking in front of the class in French lessons talking to friendslistening to musicreadingsitting and doing nothingTask one Listen again. Use the verbs to complete the sentencesin the Function File.cant stand, love, like, dont like, quite like, prefer, enjoy, hateI really (1 )_ doing exams.I (2 )_ talking in front of the class.I (3 )_ going to parties very much.I (4 )_ meeting people in small groups.I (5 )_ listening to music.I (6 )_ reading.I (7 )_ sitting and doing nothing.I (8 )_ talking to my friends.Function File hatecant standdont likepreferenjoylikequite likelove Expressing PreferencesTask two Write four sentences about yourself using the verbs in the Function File.Example: I really love playing the piano, but I cant stand singing in front of the class.cant stand, love, like, dont like, quite like, prefer, enjoy, hate sleep soundly bathe in the sun play golf ride a bikedoing sports listen to music Suppose your friend is now faced with a stressful situation. Try to give him/her some advice. Write an article about the stressful situation youre facing in your daily life and the solutions which you find are of great benefit to you.
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