2014 UEC Senior New Exam Syllabus

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编号：试字 54/2012 日期：2012 年 04 月 02 日

有关高中统考英文新考试纲要（草案） 配合本会课程局新编高中英文课本于 2012 年正式采用，该科统考也将于 2014 年实施新的考试纲要。 2. 新的考试纲要试卷格式如下： Paper 1: Writing (50%)………………………..……………………………………………………………….Time allocated: 100 minutes Section A: Summary Writing (15%) Section B: Continuous Writing (35%) Paper 2: Reading and Language Use (50%)…………………………………………………………..Time allocated: 80 minutes Section A: Reading (30%) Part I : Critical Reading (10%) Part II : Vocabulary (10%) Part III : Comprehension (10%) Section B: Language Use (20%) Part I : Error Identification Part II : Word Forms

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马来西亚董教总独中工委会 统一考试委员会主任

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THE SYLLABUS OF THE MICSS UNIFIED EXAMINATION (U.E.C.) SENIOR MIDDLE ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER (DRAFT) This subject comprises two papers: Paper 1: Writing (50%)…………………………………………………………….………………………….Time allocated: 100 minutes Section A: Summary Writing (15%) Section B: Continuous Writing (35%) Paper 2: Reading and Language Use (50%)…………………………………………………………….Time allocated: 80 minutes Section A: Reading (30%) Part I : Critical Reading (10%) Part II : Vocabulary (10%) Part III: Comprehension (10%) Section B: Language Use (20 %) Part I : Error Identification (10%) Part II : Word Forms (10%)

Paper 1 Writing (50 %) Section A: Summary Writing (15%) A passage of about 500 words will be provided. Candidates are required to read the passage and respond in not longer than 150 words. A good and effective writing should include all essential points as requested in the questions and they should be put in a strictly logical order. The number of words should be indicated at the bottom right hand corner. Section B: Continuous Writing (35%) Candidates are to write a composition of not less than 350 words. The topics may cover the following modes of writing: factual, opinion, persuasive, cause and effect, compare and contrast. The number of words used should be indicated at the bottom right hand corner.

Paper 2 Reading Comprehension and Language Use (50%) Section A: Reading (30%) Part I : Critical Reading (10%) Five short excerpts of about 90-120 words will be given. Candidates choose the correct sentences which give the themes or main ideas of the excerpts. Part II : Vocabulary (10%) A passage of about 300-500 words or a few short passages of about 150-250 words will be given. Candidates answer all the 10 multiple-choice questions which test their vocabulary knowledge. The passages may either be original or adapted extracts taken from a newspaper, a magazine or a book. Part III : Comprehension (10%) A passage of about 600-700 words will be given. Candidates answer all the 10 multiple-choice questions. The passage may either be original or adapted extracts taken from a newspaper, a magazine or a book. Section B: Language Use (20%) Part I : Error Identification (10%) Candidates are to identify the error in each of the 10 sentences given. The error may be in any of the following areas: tenses, prepositions, subject-verb agreement, pronouns, word forms, participles, gerunds, infinitives, conjunctions, modifiers etc. Part II : Word Forms (10%) A passage with 10 blanks will be given. Candidates are to fill in the 10 blanks by changing the words within brackets to the correct form. Only one word is filled in one blank.

N.B. The textbooks English (Senior Middle 1, 2 and 3) and the Senior Middle English language syllabus compiled by the Curriculum Department of the MICSS Working Committee will be used as the main reference for setting the Senior Middle UEC English Language Paper.

UEC ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER (SENIOR MIDDLE LEVEL) A Comparison of the Current Format and the New Format

Paper 1

Current 45%, 100 minutes, Subjective

New 50%, 100 minutes, Subjective

Section A: Composition (30%) Section B: Summary Writing (15%)

Section A: Summary Writing (15%) Section C: Continuous Writing (35%)

55%, 90 minutes, Multiple-choice and Subjective

50%, 80 minutes, Multiple-choice and Subjective

Section A: Comprehension (15%) Part I: Multiple-choice questions (5%) Part II: Subjective questions (10%)

Section A: Reading (30%) Part I : Critical Reading (10%) -MCQ Part II : Vocabulary (10%) - MCQ Part III: Comprehension (10%) - MCQ

Section B: Language Use (40%) (Choose 4 out of 6 parts) Part I : Error Identification Part II : Language Forms and Functions Part HI: Sentence Structure Part IV: Cloze Test Part V : Direct Indirect Speech Part VI: Word Forms

Section B: Language Use (20%) Part I : Error Identification - MCQ Part II: Word Forms - Subjective

Reading Skills 15% Writing Skills 45% Language Use 40%

Reading Skills Writing Skills 50% Language Use

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THE UNIFIED EXAMINATION ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER (SENIOR MIDDLE LEVEL) ___________________________________________

SAMPLE QUESTIONS

SAMPLE QUESTIONS Paper 1 Section A Summary Writing (15%) Read the following passage carefully. Imagine you are one of the survivors of the Titanic disaster. Write an account of: - what you saw and heard from the time the stewards summoned you from your cabin to the time you saw the ship sink - how the passengers behaved and reacted to the disaster Your account should be in continuous writing and should not be longer than 150 words. Credit will be given for the use of own words. State, in brackets, the number of words you have written. On April 1912, the Titanic sailed speedily despite bad weather and warning of iceberg. Most passengers were unaware when she had to swing its bows away from the iceberg which was spotted late by a look-out. Realizing that the damage was severe, Captain Smith went to the radio-room where the two Marconi men Jack Philips and Harold Bride were now on stand-by, to tell them that the ship had struck an iceberg and he wished them to be ready to send out a distress call. By the time he had regained the bridge, it was obvious that the Titanic was slowly sinking. The berg had ripped a jagged gash along the liner's starboard bow for one-third of her length, and the ice-cold Atlantic water was pouring in. Meanwhile, the Titanic's stewards were going from cabin to cabin, tapping on the doors and almost apologetically asking the occupants to put on warm clothings and go to their boat stations, taking their life-belts with them. Still unaware of the seriousness of the situation, most of the passengers did as they were asked although some refused to leave the warmth of their cabins merely for an unexpected and very inconsiderate drill. The boats were swung out and the order was passed: "Women and children only". At first there was great reluctance to leave the ship for she seemed so safe, so permanent, compared to the frail-looking boats. Everyone was behaving in a calm, almost detached manner. There was none of the panic which was to cause loss of life in other ships under similar circumstances. At last the boats began to be loaded and then slowly lowered, but not actually dropped into the sea. This was because Captain Smith had been told of the replies to his distress signal, especially that from the Carpathia which had stated that she was only 60 miles away and would be with them within four hours. But the captain soon realized that his ship was sinking lower with every passing minute, and as her bows went deeper and her stem rose from the water, it would be more difficult to lower the boats. Some were still only half-filled, many women refusing to leave their husbands. As the boats splashed down, the strains of 'Nearly my God to Thee' drifted into the night from a group of the ship's musicians who had gathered on deck with their instruments. Some of the male passengers joined in the singing, others stared over the ship's side for a last lingering look at the faces of their loved ones before they became indistinguishable in the darkness. The crews of the

boats were mainly stewards and stokers, for every officer and nearly every seaman stayed on board to help those who remained. Two hours after the liner had been struck Captain Smith ordered 'Abandon ship! Every man for himself!’ He remained on his bridge and was never seen again. Those in the lifeboats looked back at the sinking liner. The ship, nearly a sixth of a mile long with four towering funnels and still brilliant with light that gleamed from portholes and saloons, was now down by the bows and sinking slowly but discernibly. The angle became wider as her stern lifted, then she tilted to attain an almost vertically upright position and remained thus, motionless. As she swung all her lights were suddenly extinguished and there came a deep rumble as tons of machinery broke loose and fell towards the bows. Then, the great liner slid forwards and down, the waters closing over her like a shroud.

Section B Continuous Writing (35%) Write a composition of about 350 words on ONE (1) of the following topics. 1. The number of overweight children is increasing especially in developed countries. What are the causes of the increasing rate of child obesity? 2. Countries such as China, India and Japan have unsustainable population growths. In fact, many experts are of the opinion that the population 'explosion' which is now a very worrying concern, is the most serious threat to life on this planet. What are your suggestions to address this problem? 3. School children are becoming far too dependent on computers. This is having an alarming effect on reading and writing skills. Teachers need to avoid using computers in the classroom at all costs and go back to teaching basic study skills. Do you agree or disagree? 4. Every student has the responsibility to attend classes, but many failed to do so. Discuss the effects of not attending classes regularly. 5. Why are snatch thefts on the rise and how do they affect our life? 6. Tradition is a hindrance to progress. Discuss.

Paper 2 Section A Reading (30%) Part I Critical Reading (10%) Read each passage and then choose the sentences that BEST summarise the paragraph. 1.

Garlic, the terror of vampires and delight of French food lovers, is making a dramatic impact on the health food industry. Gone is any stigma attached to its smell; instead garlic health products are going down a treat. A Japanese 'deodorised' garlic preparation, launched in America in 1982, achieved sales of $20 million a year within two years. Britons who are popularly supposed to dislike garlic in food, swallow about 300 million capsules of garlic oil a year. America trebled its garlic output between 1980 and 1 982. Even the pharmaceutical industry is taking a cautious sniff. A. Garlic, the delight of French lovers and its growing interests among the people. B. Japan, Britain and America are some of the countries which achieved large sales of garlic health products. C. Garlic is making a dramatic impact on the health food industry. D. Western countries like Britain and America show great interests in consuming garlic as health food.

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My sister is very interested in dressmaking. Yesterday evening, she went to visit a friend. The two girls discussed the latest fashions for some time. When my sister left her friend's flat, she got in a lift. Then she had the surprise of her life. The lift stuck between the fifth and sixth floors. At the time there was another girl in the lift, and they were trapped for over an hour. Eventually, they managed to attract the attention of a boy, who informed the janitor. A mechanic arrived and succeeded in repairing the lift sufficiently to move it done to the fifth floor. The girls got out and left the mechanic to complete the work. A. My sister often visits her friend to discuss dressmaking. B. Yesterday my sister went to a friend's flat to talk about current fashions in dressmaking. C. Yesterday my sister was trapped in a lift for an hour. D. When people are trapped in a lift, a mechanic comes to free them.

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Ten or twenty thousand years ago, men lived on what they could catch rather than on what they could grow. Whether as fishermen or as hunters, they had to rely for survival on their ability to trap, kill and eat other animals. In the process of time, men learnt that seeds produce plants. (They already knew with some accuracy which plants were edible.) It is no surprise that our ancestors gradually learnt to grow their own food - whether in bins or on the hoof. With more experience, farmers learnt to produce more food than they needed for their own families. They used this surplus as a form of money with which to buy tools, weapons and even ornaments. Thus trade started and craftsmen (who were neither hunters nor farmers) managed to earn a living. A. Our ancestors gradually learnt to grow their own food. B. Early men were mainly hunters, who relied on what they could catch. C. When men tamed animals, they could get their own food. D. Early men were hunters, then farmers and eventually traders as well.

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All countries feel the effects of any sharp decline in world trade. One might suppose that countries which are rich in natural resources - such as rubber, tin and oil - would remain unaffected, but this is not so. Any decline in world trade is accompanied by a fall in the demand for products. Manufacturers either reduce their output or close down altogether. The demand for raw materials falls sharply at a time when countries try to increase production to improve trade. The prices of raw materials fall, often to a point at which it is unprofitable to produce them. Indeed, the producers of raw materials are sometimes more seriously affected by a recession than industrialised countries are. A. Countries which produce raw materials are greatly affected by a world recession. B. When developing countries stop producing raw materials, there is a fall in world trade. C. Rubber, tin and oil are examples of natural resources. D. Countries which have many raw materials are not affected by a fall in world trade.

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Privacy has been elevated to a ridiculous level as the income of the families rises. So much so that people co-existing in high-rise flats hardly see each other. Of course, this is not true of all high-rise flat dwellers. In some cases, there are attempts to bring people together, to get to know each other. However, the response is not encouraging. A. In high-rise flats, people with higher income tend to mix less. B. People who live in high-rise flats seldom see one another. C. The most important thing for people who stay at high-rise flats is privacy. D. The more income people earn; the more difficult for them to get to know each other.

Part II Vocabulary (10%) Read the following passage carefully and choose the most appropriate meaning for each of the words in BOLD below.

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My parents were hardly seated in the Brimlows' kitchen, and my father was still wondering how to open the unpleasant business, when the sound of a key in the front door was heard. Luther was not alone. He came into the kitchen pale and trembling, and with him was a tall, well-dressed man who looked in a thoroughly black humour. Luther licked his lips and explained that this was Mr Armroyd, the stockbroker who employed him. Mr Armroyd began without preliminary: "I'm saving the police a job by bringing your son along myself, Mr Brimlow." Luther immediately began to babble: "I can explain everything, Mother. It's all a mistake. It wasn't theft. It was nothing but borrowing." It was at once to his mother that he appealed. Poor old Brimlow from the first was hardly in the picture. Mrs Brimlow did not lose her self-possession. Her narrow cunning face sharpened, and she said: "I think you and your husband ought to leave us, Mrs Pentecost." My father answered her sharply: "I'm not so sure about that, Mrs Brimlow." And turning to Mr Armroyd, he added: "My wife and I - we live next door - have just come in here to settle some matters that concem this young man. They may be related to what you have to say, and if we have your permission we shall stay." Mrs Brimlow, sniffing danger like a vixen, cried: "I won't have it! This is my house, and who stays in it is my business - not Mr Armroyd's or anyone else's." Mr Armroyd said in a sharp reminding voice: "Mrs Brimlow, I told you that I had brought your son along rather than permit the police to do it. If you are unreasonable, I shall have to change my mind. Then it won't be a question of your next-door neighbour knowing what has happened, but of everybody knowing it."

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Mrs Brimlow was one of those fools who will not see reason. "You can say what you like," she shouted. "I won't believe a word of it. Our Luther's a good boy, and a hard-working boy, and a clever boy. What about your own letters? Haven't you written to say how good he was, more than once?" Mr Armroyd's eyebrows shot up, and Luther said suddenly: "Oh, leave it alone, Mother. You'll do no good." But already Mrs Brimlow was rummaging in a dresser drawer, and she brought out three letters headed with the name of Mr Armroyd's firm. Luther made a snatch for them, but Armroyd intervened quickly and took the letters. He gave a sweeping glance through all three, folded them carefully, and put them into his pocket. "These interest me enormously," he said. "It seems to me, Mrs Brimlow, that your son will go far - in one direction or another. Picking from the petty cash is common enough with boys of his sort and at his age, but such a neat bit of forgery is unusual."

6. a tall, well-dressed man who looked in a thoroughly black humour (lines 3-4) A. in a very angry mood B. in an angry mood C. with a dirty face D. with a completely dirty face 7. Luther licked his lips. (line 4) This suggests that Luther was A. hungry B. thirsty C. nervous D. frightened 8. Mr Armroyd began without preliminary. (line 6) A. nervousness B. introduction C. preparation D. tension 9. Luther immediately began to babble. (line 8) A. accuse B. complain C. gabble D. cry like a baby 10. Poor old Brimlow ... was hardly in the picture. (lines 10-11) The writer uses 'poor' to show us that... A. Brimlow was not a rich man. B. Mrs Brimlow's husband had no money. C. He felt sorry for Mr Brimlow. D. He sympathised with Brimlow. 11. Mrs Brimlow did not lose her self-possession. (line 11) A. the things she owned B. control of herself C. everything she possessed D. the furniture which she belonged to her house

12. Mrs Brimlow ... cried: "I won't have it!" (line 17) A. own B. possess C. allow D. permit 13. Mrs Brimlow was rummaging in a dresser drawer. 0ine 28) A. hiding B. concealing C. searching D. sitting 14. He gave a sweeping glance through all three letters. (lines 30-31 ) A. quick and going from top to bottom rapidly B. cautious and avoiding anything unpleasant C. angry and expecting to see bad things D. interested and noticing all details 15. such a neat bit of forgery is unusual (line 34). By using 'neat' here, Mr Armroyd showed that ... A. he respected careful people B. he admired Luther's handwriting C. he somewhat admired Luther's skill D. he realised that the crime was very serious Part III Comprehension (10%) Read the following passage carefully and then answer the questions which follow. For each question, select the BEST answer from the options A, B, C and D.

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Facebook has become one of the leading social networking sites on the Intemet today as it is used by millions of people around the world. There are high school students, college students, family members and friends using this tool to simply keep in touch with one another, while other people have come to use Facebook for business purposes. It is simply a multi billion-dollar organization that has affected the way people communicate today. It is apparent that Facebook has such an eminent control over its users; nevertheless, it is the user who must determine whether this is a good or bad control. Several Harvard students and their roommates established Facebook; these students included Mark Zuckerberg, Dustin Moskovitz, and Chris Hughes. Originally, it began as a social network within Harvard that eventually continued to connect other students throughout other Boston colleges and universities. By the end of 2005, Facebook had allowed colleges from around the world to join the network, and within a few months, high schools were being incorporated into the social network as well. Finally, by September of that year, anyone with an e-mail could join. Facebook was the new worldwide fad. At the beginning of 2007, Facebook announced that it would be allowing free advertising, and on October 24, Microsoft purchased 1.6% of the company for US$240 million. Microsoft is an American based international computer technology company that has annual revenue of US$51.12 billion. Spending only US$240 million for 1.6% of Facebook is essentially their first step before they, or another international technology company buys them out. Google is another example of an American public corporation that was co-founded by Stanford University students and was ultimately bought out. Major

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corporations do not buy out programmes such as these unless there is undoubtedly a future for them, or the advertisements that are posted will have a huge return rate. In many ways this programme could be considered technologically advanced compared to fellow competitors such as MySpace and Friendster. The applications that are permitted within Facebook continue to improve as well as add up. Facebook is simply a way for people to connect to others. This search can be as limited as the user permits. However it enables you to remain close to friends you saw last week or those you have not been given the opportunity to speak to for several years. One must remember that Facebook is a very personal piece of technology. You can display a picture of yourself for your profile; you can describe your likes, dislikes and many interests. Besides, you can report to your friends whether or not you are listed as single, you can share your birthday and your age, you can let others tag photos of you, and you can even post a video of you and your friends online. It can be used to track down old childhood chums; it can also be used to list your top friends or share your mood. There are many fantastic opportunities with the wonderful world of Facebook, but with these many opportunities you must be prepared for the negative aspects, especially for parents with young children using this program. For example, during May 2007, there was an alleged rumour of a suicide pact, claiming that every two weeks, one student from St. Joan of Arc Catholic School were to commit suicide. Two students unfortunately took their own lives and while the dates were exactly two weeks apart, this was merely a coincidence. Nevertheless there were approximately 17 names of students who declared that they would take their own lives as well. Moreover, depending on how the user has arranged their personal settings, it is possible for people whom you have no knowledge of, to view the photos, videos and comments that you or your friends have posted. Also, Facebook could ultimately lead to Internet stalking. There is a block or high privacy option available, but hackers and stalkers have ways of getting around these controls. If this piece of technology is used incorrectly or carelessly, the damages could be fatal. Another example of how Facebook can affect your life would be that current or potential employers could use this as a background or character check. As many of us are aware, who we are with our friends is not always who we are when put into a professional environment, and this information could have employers misguided. While Facebook may not be around in five years, or just may no longer be the fad, it has affected the majority of us. From heating about it, to actually experiencing all of the applications, it has given the public yet another way to spend hours upon hours a day on the computer. Social networking will forever expand and improve, we just need to persevere and remain informed. Adapted from Snead J. and Parish A. (n.d) The Social Impact of Facebook from http://socialimpact.wikispaces.com/The+Social+Impact+of+Facebook retrieved on November 1, 2008

16. Below are some reasons why people use Facebook except ____________. A. to spread political propagandas B. to serve their businesses' needs and interests C. to explore the different applications available D. to communicate with their friends and family members 17. The birthplace of Facebook is _______________. A. Boston University B. Harvard University

C. Stanford University D. Boston High School 18. Google and Facebook are similar because they are _____________. A. founded by a few university students B. used by anyone with an e-mail account C. founded by international technology companies D. reporting annual revenue of $51.12 billion dollars 19. Below are some popular social networking sites except ______________. A. Google B. MySpace C. Facebook D. Friendster 20. Facebook connects you with all these people except _____________. A. your close friends B. your childhood friends C. people who block their profile D. friends whom you have not met for a long time 21. Below are some activities that you can do on Facebook except _____________. A. share your mood B. purchase things online C. declare that you are single D. tag your photos and your friends' photos 22. What was the pact that was made on Facebook by a group of students from St. Joan of Arc Catholic School? A. 17 students promised to commit suicide. B. Every student was given a Facebook account. C. 17 students were found hacking the Facebook programme. D. The students promised to change their accounts from Facebook to Friendster. 23. Despite the block and privacy option available on Facebook, our information on facebook is not considered as 100% safe because A. hackers and stalkers can break through these controls B. the internet connection is very slow and gets disconnected easily C. Facebook can sell our information to another person or company D. the hackers and stalkers are the ones who founded these controls 24. The setting of our personal setting is very important if we do not want people whom we do not know to A. send virus and hack our profile B. alter our personal setting for us C. pretend to be us and send messages to others D. view our posted photos, videos and comments 25. How has Facebook affected the majority of us? A. We are now spending more hours in front of the computer.

B. We are now making pacts with people in our circle of friends. C. We are now trying to recommend Facebook to as many friends as possible. D. We are now trying to write a better programme which is even better than Facebook.

Section B Language Use (20%) Part I

Error Identification (10%)

In each of the sentences below, four parts are underlined and marked A, B, C and D. One of these parts contains an error. Decide whether it is at A, B, C or D. 26. You had better apologised to your teacher now before you are severely punished. A B C D 27. When I was younger, I would always faint at the site of blood. A B C D 28. Students should realise how essential good reading skills is for success. A B C D 29. Consumers need to tighten their belts as they usher in the New Year in anticipate of further hikes A B C in toll rates, public transportation and oil prices. D 30. Studies have found that laughter can improving the immune system and ease pain. A B C D 31. The public are urging to donate money to the orphanage which houses 50 orphans. A B C D 32. While turning over the bacon, he was splashing on the arm by hot grease. A B C D 33. Anyone is welcome to be a member of the club as it is opened to the public. A B C D 34. My grandfather used to entertain us with amusing anecdotes which made us laughed. A B C D 35. If Mary had told me about her problem last month, I will have lent her some money. A B C D Part II Word Forms (10%) Read the passage and then fill in the correct form of word given in brackets. Being stressed is a common condition which can be found in every one of us. Our bodies are (36)_________(design) to feel stress and react to it. Stress can keep us alert but it can also make us suffer. Thus, sometimes, we feel (37)_________(trap) and helpless when we are not able to cope with it. When stress persists, our bodies may break down and illnesses can occur. Stress is our reaction to changes that requires us to respond to and adjust. (38)_________(Identify) causes of stress in our life is the key to coping with it. Stress

can be caused by anything that requires us to adjust to changes in our environment. Common causes include death, (39).____________(ill), accidents, marriage, divorce, (40)__________(pregnant), (41)____________(finance) problems and many others. Our body reacts to these changes with physical and emotional reactions and responses. Emotional reactions include anxiety, sleep (42)___________(disrupt), anger, inability to concentrate and frequent mood swings, while physical responses include sweaty palms, chronic fatigue, weight gain or loss and many others. There are a number of ways to cope with stress. Firstly, we must keep a positive attitude. We should learn to accept that there are events which we cannot control. We should also learn to look at the bright sides of things, and view (43)___________(adverse) as an opportunity for learning and (44)___________(grow). Secondly, we should learn to relax by taking up some hobbies. We should exercise regularly to help our bodies and minds relax. When we feel stressed, we can practice taking long and deep breaths. We should also avoid (45)___________(consume) coffee and alcohol as they are stimuli which do not help us to relax at all. Furthermore, we should eat well-balanced meals which provide us with energy. Last but not least, we should rest and sleep as our body needs time to recover from those events that cause stress. Stress is inevitable in everybody's life. Stress comes from how we respond to changes in our environment and life. There are both physical and emotional reactions to stress. We can always learn to face, manage and control stress.

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