Listening Exercise: Teenage Stress

1. Many students eat junk food and don’t sleep enough, which makes their bodies unhealthy.

a) strong and active
b) not in good condition
c) full of energy

2. High school students spend most of their day in the school environment, which includes their classrooms, teachers, and classmates.

a) the physical and social place around someone
b) a plan for future goals
c) a special event or trip

3. The final exam is next week, and I’m feeling a lot of stress because I want to do well.

a) a kind of excitement
b) a strong feeling of worry
c) a small bit of confusion

4. Tanya studied hard all semester and got very high grades in all of her classes.

a) scores or marks from school
b) homework assignments
c) different subjects

5. I couldn’t concentrate during the test because the students behind me were talking loudly.

a) look for help
b) stop doing something
c) focus and pay attention

6. After failing his exams, Jonathan felt very depressed and didn’t want to leave his room.

a) happy and energetic
b) very sad and without hope
c) proud and excited

7. His parents put too much pressure on him to succeed, so he always feels nervous before tests.

a) physical pain
b) strong advice or force to do something
c) quiet help from others

8. Teenagers often find it hard to decide on their priorities–what is most important in their lives.

a) school clubs
b) first job experiences
c) things that should be done first or get the most attention

9. He suffers from chronic stress, which means he has felt worried and nervous for many months.

a) happening for a long time
b) dangerous but fast
c) easy to notice

10. When Lisa was having a hard time, her teachers and friends gave her support by listening and helping her stay calm.

a) extra homework
b) help and care
c) personal opinions

1. What kind of school is Franklin High?

a) A school for poor children with many problems
b) A school for young children
c) A good school with successful students

2. What does Dr. Carson say is the biggest danger for teenagers?

a) Laziness
b) Stress
c) Poor eating habits

3. What kind of student was Jerome before he became stressed?

a) A student with average grades
b) A student with good grades
c) A student who didn’t care about school

4. What made Jerome feel stressed?

a) He didn’t have enough food to eat
b) He didn’t want to play basketball
c) Pressure from school, teachers, and parents

5. What happened to Jerome’s grades when he was stressed?

a) They got worse
b) They improved
c) They stayed the same

6. Why did Jerome have to leave the basketball team?

a) He was injured
b) He didn’t like basketball
c) His grades went down

7. What effect did leaving the team have on Jerome?

a) The stress got worse
b) He became happier
c) He felt more relaxed

8. What is one reason teenagers get stressed easily?

a) They know exactly what is important
b) They can handle many things at once
c) They don’t know how to set priorities

9. What happens when teenagers think everything is important?

a) They feel calm
b) They can’t concentrate
c) They succeed more easily

10. What is helping Jerome feel better now?

a) More homework
b) Skipping school
c) Support from people around him