(
课件网) Unit 1 Life Choices Lesson 2 Understanding and Coping with stress By the end of the class, you will be able to 1. grasp the tip of listening—making a prediction; 2. know how to reduce life stress. Learning objectives What is stress + + A doctor lots of patients difficult operations Doctors may feel stressed when they have many patients and have to operate on them. Meanwhile, they work 24-hour shifts in the hospitals. + + + A senior hig h school student study materials countless pap ers important exam Students may feel stressed because of lots of homework, exams and expectations from parents and teachers, even themselves. + + A person with SAD(social anxiety disorder) take part in a party speak in public People who are nervous or shy may feel stressed when they are invited to take part in parties or make speeches in public. So, everyone suffers from stress at some time in their life. It is important for us to learn how to understand and cope with stress properly. Look at the diagram. Do you find these situations stressful or relaxing Can you think of other similar situations -Study/Work taking exams -Social Situationsmeeting a friend in a cafe downtown -Leisure Activitiesdoing exercise Stressful or Relaxing 例:I find waiting for exam results very stressful. LISTEN FOR UNDERSTANDING O You are going to listen to a radio interview about stress. Tick (√) the information think will be discussed. □ causes of stress □ kinds of people suffenng from stress □ different levels of stress □ stress and success □ ways to reduce stress □ √ √ √ Making Predictions Before you listen, look at the title, pictures and keywords to guess the types of information you will hear. Use your general knowledge and personal experience to help you. Listen to the interview. For the fisrt time, write the aspects mentioned. The second time, take notes with detailed information. Fill the column. kinds of people suffering from stress causes of stress ways to reduce stress teachers, doctors, factory workers, newspaper editors, the police, the military pressure from work or study; social situations (shy people) organise work and studies; eat well; exercise often; talk to a friend, teacher or family members; seek professional help Listen again. Answer the following questions. 1. When do students suffer from stress 2. What situations can be difficult for shy people 3. What is a good way to organise your work or studies Students suffer from stress when they have too much homework and when they feel like they don't have enough time to finish all their work. Social situations, like parties, are difficult for shy people. Make a list and do all the important things first. Complete the summary with words from the interview. Dr. King is an expert on stress. In his talk, he believes everyone 1._____ stress at some point in their lives, from teachers, doctors and factory workers to 2._____. However, some jobs may be more ... ...