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Talk to parents Talk to friends Talk to teacher Listen to music Play computer games Read books Watch movies _____ play sports ______hang out with friends ______talk to parents or other family members ______ spend time alone ______ play computer games ______ read books ______ watch movies 1a What activities do you like to do to help lower your stress? Order them [1-8] with 1 being the most favorite thing you do to lower stress. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1c. Listen and check (?) the problems Wei Ming talks about. _________ My parents give me a lot of pressure about school. ______ I don’t get enough sleep. ______ I don’t have enough free time. ______ I had a fight with my parents. ______ I have to compete with my classmates at school. ? ? ? 1d. Listen again. What advice does Alice give to Wei Ming? Fill in the blanks. 1. Although you may be_________ with your parents, you should talk to them. Ask them why they give you so much___________. 2. Life shouldnt just be about ________. Free time activities like_______ and hanging out with friends are important, too. 3. You shouldnt_________ with your classmates to get better grades. You should all be _______each other to improve. unhappy pressure grades sports complete helping 1e. What is your advice for Wei Ming? Tell your partner and say why. A: I think Wei Ming should ... B: Why? A: Because ... 2a. Check (?) the after-school activities you and your classmates usually do. _______ do homework _______ have after-school lessons _______ watch movies _______ use the Internet _______ hang out with friends _______ play sports or exercise ? ? ? 2b. Read the article and answer the questions. 1. What is the common problem for Chinese and American families ? 2. Who gives their opinions about the problem? Guessing the Meaning When reading something for the first time, do not worry about words you do not know. Use the context to help you guess the meaning. Maybe You Should Learn to Relax!