номер 1, страница 54 - гдз по английскому языку 5-11 класс учебник Latham-Koenig, Oxenden

1 ► THE INTERVIEW Part 1

a Read the biographical information about Jordan Friedman. Would you be interested in participating in one of his stress reduction programmes?

Jordan Friedman, also known as 'The Stress Coach', lives in New York City and is a specialist in the field of stress and stress reduction. He has been developing stress management programmes and resources for individuals, companies, and universities worldwide for over 20 years, and his client list includes Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the New York City Department of Education. He is the author of The Stress Manager's Manual, and his work has been featured by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Today Show. Jordan is an expert on student stress, and has developed a programme called Stressbusters, which helps nearly 250,000 university students and staff.

b Watch Part 1 of the interview. Why does Jordan Friedman think it's important to reduce stress?

c Now watch again. Complete sentences 1–5.

1 The biggest causes of stress are...

2 Compared with 20 years ago, life today is more stressful because...

3 Nowadays, we don't have time to...

4 If our immune systems are weakened by stress,...

5 If we don't sleep well,...

d To what extent are you currently affected by stress? What impact is it having on you?

Glossary

stressor (technical) something that causes stress

the immune system the system in your body that fights infection and disease

punching bag (AmE) a heavy leather bag on a rope, used by boxers when they train (BrE punchbag)

stroke a sudden serious illness when a blood vessel in the brain bursts or is blocked, which can cause death or the loss of the ability to move or to speak clearly

► Part 2

a Now watch Part 2. Mark the sentences T (true) or F (false).

1 Different people should choose different ways of dealing with stress.

2 The stress management techniques Jordan Friedman mentions all take a minute or less.

3 The most important thing about stress management techniques is to make them a habit.

4 Friedman worked with a student who felt very stressed when he had to drive.

5 The student's classmates suggested that he should travel at a different time of day.

6 The solution to the student's problem was difficult for him to see for himself.

b Watch again. Say why the F sentences are false.

c What kinds of situations make you feel stressed? What do you do to try to reduce the stress?

Glossary

salad bar a counter in a restaurant where customers can serve themselves from a variety of salad ingredients

walk around the block go for a quick walk near where you live or work in a town or city

subway car a carriage on an underground train

► Part 3

a Now watch Part 3. Do students in your country suffer from similar stress?

b Watch again and answer the questions.

1 At what age do people tend to be most stressed?

2 What main reasons does Jordan Friedman give for student stress?

3 How does stress affect memory? How might this affect students?

4 What two things does the Stressbusters programme give students?

5 What feedback have students given about Stressbusters?

c Do you ever have back rubs or massages when you feel stressed? Do they help you?

Glossary

back rub a short back massage

campus the buildings of a university and the land around them

wellness resources facilities for helping people to stay healthy