1、Pressured and Stressed Students,Preparation,Reading Through,Exercises,Merry Learning,Preparation,Work in pairs and describe to your partner a recent situation that caused you stress and how you felt physically and mentally at the time.,Getting the Message,Directions: Answer the following questions a
2、ccording to the text.,1 Why is it important to reduce your stress level in college? 2 What harm would continuous high levels of stress do to you? 3 What should you do if you suffer from constant stress? 4 Why is comprehensive health care coverage a good idea for college students? 5 As a college stud
3、ent, who can you talk to for personal and financial issues? 6 If you are a party animal, what could you do to reduce stress? 7 What should you do if you are eating too much junk food? 8 For those who are not the sporty type, what does the author recommend them to do?,Key,Getting the Message,1. Reduc
4、ing our stress level in college will improve our power of concentration, our work level and also our marks. 2. Continuous high stress levels lead to things like headaches, high blood pressure, and ultimately also to physical complaints like kidney problems. 3. We should consult a medical doctor abou
5、t our situation. 4. Because it covers our medical expenses and also contributes to peace of mind. 5. We can talk to our counselors for personal and financial issues. 6. We can take a rest, slow down the pace of our life and spend a few quiet nights recharging our batteries. 7. We should change our d
6、iet to include more fruit and vegetables. 8. They are recommended to have a daily 30-minute walk outdoors for some exercise and fresh air.,Reading Through,New Words,stress pressure maintain continuous harmful complaint kidney consult physician symptom,medication comprehensive coverage contribute hal
7、ve financial imaginable contradict recharge battery,disturbance insurance diet sporty circulation qualification pursue basismore,Phrases and Expressions keep. under control 把保持在可控范围内 contribute to 有助于；促使 stress. out 使紧张；使焦虑；使疲惫 depending on 根据 recharge your batteries 使自己恢复精力；养精蓄锐；休整 on a daily basis
8、 每天,Structure,Part I (para. 1),Introducing the Topic by pointing Out the importanceof keeping stress managed and under control in college.,Part IV(para. 2-9),Mother tried tofind every wayto solve the strained relationship between them, but it doesnt work.,Part VI (para. 13-14),The problem is solved
9、and they were reconnected again.,Intensive Reading: Para. 1,Pressured and Stressed StudentsIn order to maintain focus on your college work, it is important to keep stress levels low. Reducing your stress level in college will ultimately improve your power of concentration, your work level and your m
10、arks. Lets face it. There are lots of things to get stressed about when youre in college, from earning good grades to co-existing with your roommates, or getting accepted to a sports team, a society for students, or other organizations. Every aspect of life is a potential source of stress. Its all a
11、bout keeping it managed and under control, or taking different approaches to dealing with certain issues.,Chinese,Para. 2-3,Whats the relation between stress and medical problems? Have you ever heard someone saying: “Its all in your mind.”? The effects of stress often lead to some mental problems. I
12、t is also a fact that continuous high levels of stress can be harmful to your body, not just your mind.Continuous high stress levels lead to things like headaches, high blood pressure, and ultimately also to physical complaints like kidney problems. If you suffer from constant stress, you should con
13、sult a medical doctor about your situation. Physicians can advise you on how to reduce your stress levels or help you with medicines.,Chinese,Para. 4-5,If you are likely to get highly stressed or if you have a stress-related illness, medicine is important to keep the stress level low and to avoid ot
14、her stress-related diseases or symptoms. Taking your medication will not only help you reduce the stress level, but also help protect your body from developing physical side effects. Even though you are usually young when attending college, you should consider comprehensive health care coverage; thi
15、s also contributes to peace of mind.What are the strategies to reduce stress?,Chinese,Para. 6-7,There is an old saying that claims “A problem shared is a problem halved.” Just by talking to someone with a sympathetic ear, you may discover that whatever is bothering you is half as bad.As a college st
16、udent, youll have contact with academic tutors for any student problems, counselors for personal and financial issues, and your friends and roommates for everything imaginable. And if living on campus or student life in general is stressing you out, then leave university and stay at home for a few d
17、ays.,Chinese,Para. 8,The next two ways to reduce stress seem to contradict each other, but depending on your personality, one of them may work well for you. If youre a bit of a party animal and if you are on the way all the time, take a rest. Slow down the pace of your life and spend a few quiet nig
18、hts recharging your batteries. The alternative, if youre more reserved, is to gather with a few friends and go out and have some fun.,Chinese,Para. 9,Whatever you do, try to avoid these common problems most students experience. Stress is often related with eating disturbance because if you are stres
19、sed, you either eat nothing or eat too much and above all unhealthy things like fast food. Eating too much could result in becoming overweight, and an earlier claim on your life insurance policy! So, if youre eating too much junk food, change your diet to include more fruit and vegetables. And if yo
20、u do not have a regular sleeping pattern, develop some regular sleeping hours. Finally, even if youre not the sporty type, get some exercise and fresh air. Just a daily 30-minute walk outdoors will improve your blood circulation and help you clear your head. Youll feel refreshed and ready to start a
21、gain.,Para. 10,Being a college student is all about earning a qualification that will help you develop your interests and pursue them down a chosen career path. It should be something that you can enjoy and look forward to on a daily basis, not something that you dread. No one wants to be stressed,
22、but if you are stressed, there are people you can talk to, and who will help you overcome whatever your difficulty is.,pressure: vt. 对施加压力；迫使,我们中的许多人都想要，甚至感到有这样的压力， 要在我们做的每件事情上都获得成功。,e.g. - Children are often pressured into studying very hard from an early age by their parents. 孩子常常受到父母的逼迫自年幼起要努力学习。
23、,- Many of us want toand even feel pressured tosucceed in everything we do.,stress: n. 压力；紧张,瑜伽是一种非常有效的抗击压力的方法。,e.g. - Not all of us can cope with the stresses of modern life. 不是所有的人都能应付现代生活的各种压力。,- Yoga is a very effective technique for combating stress.,maintain：vt. 维持；保持,Food is necessary to main
24、tain life.,e.g. - Despite living in different countries, the two families have maintained close links. 尽管生活在不同的国家，两个家庭一直保持着紧密的联系。,食物对于维持生命是必要的。,continuous： adj. 连续的；持续不断的,大脑需要连续不断的血液供应。,e.g. - Stop smoking and you will see a continuous improvement in your health. 停止吸烟，你的健康会不断地得到改善。,The brain needs a
25、 continuous supply of blood.,complaint: n. 疾病,Hes got a heart complaint.,e.g. - Arthritis is a common complaint among the elderly. 在老年人中，关节炎是一种常见的疾病。,他有心脏疾病。,Im not quite sure how to get thereId better consult a map.,consult:咨询；查阅,我不是很确定到那里怎么走，我得查一下地图。,e.g. -If the symptoms get worse, consult your d
26、octor. 如果症状加重，请咨询你的医生。,comprehensive: adj. 全面的；综合的,他写了一本非常全面的介绍罗马的指南。,e.g. - Is this list comprehensive or are there some names missing? 这份名单全面吗？还是有些名字被遗漏了？,He has written a fully comprehensive guide to Rome.,新鲜空气有助于身体健康。,contribute to：有助于；促使,e.g. - The drivers carelessness contributed to the accide
27、nt.司机的大意导致了事故的发生。,Fresh air contributes to good health.,depending on： 根据,e.g. - Starting salary varies from 26,000 to 30,500, depending on experience. 根据每个人的经验，起薪从26,000 英镑到30,500 英镑不等。,他是英雄还是叛徒，这要看你问谁了。,He is a hero or a traitor, depending on who you ask.,diet：n.日常饮食,e.g. - A balanced diet is neces
28、sary for health. 均衡的饮食对于健康是必要的。,世界上不同国家的饮食各不相同。,Diet varies between different countries in the world.,qualification：n.学历；资格,e.g. - In this job, experience counts for more than paper qualifications. 担任这项工作，经验比文凭更重要。,你没有学历的话，不会找到好工作的。,Youll never get a good job if you dont have any qualifications.,pur
29、sue：vt. 追求；从事,e.g. - She wishes to pursue a medical career. 她希望从事医学工作。,他在大学求学。,He is pursuing his studies at the university.,basis：n.基础；要素,e.g. - Unwise decisions are often made on the basis of incorrect information. 不明智的决定很多时候是基于错误的信息。,美满婚姻的基础是信任。,The basis of a good marriage is trust.,Exercises,Us
30、ing the Right Word,Working with Expressions,Focusing on Sentence Structure,Translating,Using Topic-related Terms,Basic Writing Skills,Using the Right Word,1 Fruit juices can be _ to childrens teeth. 2 He is also thought to suffer from a heart _ . 3 Have you _ your doctor about those chest pains? 4 H
31、e decided to _ a career in television. 5 He is under a lot of _ because of all the extra work given to him recently. 6 Cigarette smoking is a major factor _ to cancer. 7 The army has been brought in to _ order in the region. 8 Recovery after the accident will be a _ process that may take several mon
32、ths.,Fill in the blanks with the words given below, changing the form if necessary.,harmful,complaints,consulted,pursue,stress,contributing,maintain,continuous,Working with Expressions,1. Ive been busy at home and have hardly had any contact _ the outside world. 2. This paper presents a new approach
33、 _ solving complex business problems. 3. The committee meets _a regular basis to discussenvironmental issues. 4. It took two hours to bring the fire _ control.,Fill in each of the blanks in the following sentences with a suitable preposition or adverb.,with,to,on,under,5. She was looking _ to seeing
34、 her grandchildren again. 6. Interviews always stress me _ . 7. He was wearing dark glasses to protect his eyes_ the sun. 8. Stress and tiredness often result _ a lack of concentration.,forward,out,in,from,Focusing on Sentence Structure,Model 1:Despite the fact that you are usually young when attend
35、ing college, you should consider comprehensive health care coverage; this also contributes to peace of mind. Key: Even though you are usually young when attending college, you should consider comprehensive health care coverage; this also contributes to peace of mind.,A. Rewrite the following sentenc
36、es after the model, using the phase “even though“ structure.,1. She left him although she still loved him.2. The interview went terribly yesterday, but he still got the job.3. In spite of being a millionaire, he lives in a very small flat.,She left him even though she still loved him.,- Even though
37、the interview went terribly yesterday, he still got the job.,-Even though he is a millionaire, he lives in a very small flat.,Model :Finally, whether youre the sporty type or not, get some exercise and fresh air.Suppose he wins the lottery jackpot, he wont have enough money to pay off his debt.,B. R
38、ewrite the following sentences after the models, using the phrase “even if”.,Key: Finally, even if youre not the sporty type, get some exercise and fresh air.,Even if he wins the lottery jackpot, he wont have enough money to pay off his debt.,Whether you offer him a good price or not, he wont sell h
39、is car.2. You can take a taxi, but you will miss your train.3. Suppose he quits smoking today, he will stay have a greater chance of developing health problems than a nonsmoker.,Even if you offer him a good price or not, he wont sell his car.,- Even if you take a taxi, you will still miss your train
40、.,- Even if he quits smoking today, he will still have a greater chance of developing health problems than a nonsmoker.,1 She always buys her friends expensive presents _ she cant really afford them. 2 We will go ahead with the project _ our partners pull out. 3 This white shirt still looks dirty _
41、Ive washed it twice. 4 He hated to go to Springville, _ he had had a happy childhood there. 5 _ the government may survive this crisis, it will still face enormous problems. 6 _ the building was in perfect condition, it would still be impossible to use it for modern offices.,C. Complete the followin
42、g sentences with “even though” or “even if”.,even though,even though,even though,even if,Even if,Even if,Translating,2 她的演唱将极大促成晚会的成功。(contribute to),A. Translate the following into English.,1 压力大时，人们可能会出现头痛、睡眠困难等问题。(stress),People under a lot of stress may experience problems like headaches and sle
43、eping difficulties.,Her singing will contribute greatly to the success of the party.,4 他一生都在追求成名，但从来没尝到过成名的滋味。(pursue),3 你选择居住的区域不同，生活成本也会有所不同。(depending on),The cost of living varies depending on the area you choose to live in.,He has pursued fame all his life, but has never experienced it.,1 In or
44、der to maintain focus on your college work it is important to keep stress levels low.,B. Translate the following into Chinese.,2 Just by talking to someone with a sympathetic ear, you may discover that whatever is bothering you is half as bad.,为了把注意力集中在大学的学业上，让你的压力保持在较低的水平是非常重要的。,只要和一个乐意倾听的人诉说烦恼，你可能
45、会发现困扰你的问题就会减轻一半。,3 Whatever you do, try to avoid these common problems most students experience.4 Being a college student is all about earning a qualification that will help you develop your interests and pursue them down a chosen career path.,不管你做什么，尽量避免大多数学生都会遇到的一些常见的问题。,作为一名大学生，你的任务是获得一个资质，这个资质会帮
46、助你发展你的兴趣，同时，它会有助于你在以后选定的职业道路上继续追随自己的兴趣。,Using Topic-related Terms,All of the following underlined words and expressions are related to college stress. Read them closely and use them to complete the passage that follows. Make changes if necessary., Reducing your stress level in college will ultimatel
47、y improve your power of concentration, your work level and your marks. It is also a fact that continuous high levels of stress can be harmful to your body, not just your mind. If you suffer from constant stress, you should consult a medical doctor about your situation. A problem shared is a problem
48、halved. Slow down the pace of your life and spend a few quiet nights recharging your batteries. If youre eating too much junk food, change your diet to include more fruit and vegetables. No one wants to be stressed, but if you are stressed, there are people you can talk to, and who will help you ove
49、rcome whatever your difficulty is.,Many students deal with 1) _ in college. Although a small amount of stress keeps you active and alert, 2) _ high levels of stress can prevent you from functioning well and reduce your power of 3) _. Your health, work level and social life will all 4) _ when stress
50、becomes too much to handle. The good news, however, is that there are people you can turn to and strategies you can use to help you 5) _ stress. 6) _ your problems with someone you trust. They will help you to put things in perspective and think more positively. A healthy lifestyle is also very impo
51、rtant in stress management. Keep a healthy 7) _ and have enough sleep. If you dont eat the right food and are sleep-deprived, you are more sensitive to stress. Last, exercise regularly. Remember your body and your mind work together. Just a daily 30-minute walk outdoors will relax you and make you feel 8) _ again.,
