Stress is something many teenagers face. Schoolwork, friends, and family can sometimes make you feel worried or tired. But don't worry—there are easy ways to feel better!
What causes stress?
• School: Homework, tests, and feeling rushed to finish tasks can make you feel too busy.
• Friends: Feeling left out, or trying to keep up with others might make you nervous.
• Family: Parents’ rules, or changes like moving houses can create worries. Busy family might forget to talk calmly.
Easy ways to feel better
• Plan your day: Write down your tasks and do them step by step. Use a timetable to avoid rushing!
• Move your body: Walk, or play ball games. Even 15 minutes a day helps your brain relax!
• Talk to someone: Tell a friend, teacher, or parent how you feel.
• Take breaks: Close your eyes and breathe deeply for 5 minutes. Listen to soft music or read a book.
Ask for help
It’s okay to ask for help! Many schools have teachers you can talk to. Parents can listen to and support you. In China, dial 12355 for free advice anytime.
Stay positive
Don’t try to be perfect. Celebrate small wins, like finishing homework early. Stop comparing yourself with others online. Everyone grows in their own way.
Hope you can face stress correctly and never be afraid of it.
任务一 选择正确答案。
1. According to the text, what is a cause of stress for teenagers?
A. Learning new languages.
B. Doing housework.
C. Eating unhealthy food.
D. Feeling left out.
2. How many easy ways to feel better are mentioned?
A. 3. B. 4. C. 5. D. 6.
3. Which should be avoided to stay positive?
A. Trying to be perfect.
B. Celebrating small wins.
C. Listening to soft music.
D. Using a timetable.
4. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. It introduces stress among teenagers and gives ways to deal with it.
B. It tells teenagers how to get along well with friends and family.
C. It explains why students feel worried before important tests.
D. It shows the importance of making plans and taking breaks every day.
任务二 回答问题(每个题目的答案不超过5个单词)。
1. What kind of people face stress according to the text?

2. What may make teenagers feel nervous?

3. How many ways to ask for help are mentioned?

4. What can teenagers do to relax their brain?

5. What’s your way to deal with stress?

任务一
1. D 2. B 3. A
4. A 主旨大意题。全文围绕“青少年的压力及应对方法”展开。
任务二
1. Many teenagers. 2. Feeling left out. 3. Three ways. 4. Do sports. 5. Talking with others.（言之有理即可）

【分析】
本题为英语阅读理解题，分为任务一的选择题和任务二的简答题。解题思路为：先通读全文把握核心内容，再针对每个问题的关键词，定位原文对应段落或语句，提取有效信息作答；选择题需逐一核对选项与原文的匹配度，简答题需严格遵循“不超过5个单词”的要求，从原文提取合理内容。
【解析】
任务一：
1. 题干问青少年压力的原因，定位原文“What causes stress?”下的Friends部分“Feeling left out, or trying to keep up with others might make you nervous”，对应选项D；A（学新语言）、B（做家务）、C（吃不健康食物）原文未提及，故选D。
2. 题干问缓解压力的简单方法数量，定位“Easy ways to feel better”部分，共列出Plan your day、Move your body、Talk to someone、Take breaks 4种方法，故选B。
3. 题干问保持积极需避免的行为，定位“Stay positive”部分“Don’t try to be perfect”，对应选项A；B、C、D均为应做的积极行为，故选A。
4. 题干问文章主旨，全文围绕“青少年面临的压力及应对方法”展开，对应选项A；B、C、D仅涉及部分内容，片面，故选A。
任务二：
1. 题干问面临压力的人群，定位原文第一句“Stress is something many teenagers face”，提取答案Many teenagers.
2. 题干问使青少年紧张的原因，定位“What causes stress?”下的Friends部分“Feeling left out, or trying to keep up with others might make you nervous”，提取答案Feeling left out.
3. 题干问求助的方法数量，定位“Ask for help”部分，提到找学校老师、找父母、打12355共3种，提取答案Three ways.
4. 题干问放松大脑的方式，定位“Move your body”部分“Even 15 minutes a day helps your brain relax”，对应答案Do sports.
5. 题干问应对压力的方式，言之有理即可，如Talking with others.
【答案】
任务一：1.D 2.B 3.A 4.A
任务二：1.Many teenagers. 2.Feeling left out. 3.Three ways. 4.Do sports. 5.Talking with others.（言之有理即可）
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节理解、主旨大意
【点评】
本题为英语阅读理解题，考查学生信息定位与主旨理解能力，题目设置基于原文，难度适中，符合初中英语阅读的考查要求。
【难度系数】
0.7