Practical stress management can help students deal with their worries and become more productive, competent and efficient. First of all, students must be able to design and stick to a timetable. Choose a relaxing break between work and study, even if it’s just taking out time to breathe. In addition, a healthy lifestyle is essential for students. Let’s drink more water as well as take out time to get some air and exercise. Furthermore, organization is very important in academic life for dealing with stress. By keeping academic notes organized, turning in assignments on time, and keeping track of all deadlines, stress can be reduced to a great extent. Stress can also get worse if a person feels lonely. Therefore, by letting out all your thoughts to someone you trust, you immediately feel a lot better. However, if you feel extremely stressed out, take a break and do something you love. Whether it is painting or listening to music, doing something you enjoy can cheer up your mood and distract you from a stressor. It’s about time that we students accept that we can achieve just as much in life without all the stress.

( NB)Question 29. Practical stress management can help students               .

      A. deal with stress                                          B. have more time

      C. face up to the worst situation                     D. think critically

( TH)Question 30.What can students do to lead a healthy lifestyle?

      A. Visit their doctor as scheduled.

      B. Not to put much pressure on time management.

      C. Follow the timetable strictly.

      D. Go outside for fresh air, do regular exercises and drink more water.

( VD)Question 31.Why is organization important in academic life?

A.    Because it can help students get good grades.

      B. Because it is a must for all students.

      C. Because it can help students reduce stress.

      D. Because it leads to better results.

( VD) Question 32Which of the following sentences is True?

      A. You should stay alone when being under pressure.

      B. When you feel lonely, you shouldn’t grab someone to talk.

      C. The more lonely you are, the more stress you can have.

      D. I t is believed that stress can control itself.

V. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence: (1,5pts)

23. It is always _______________to hear other people’s point of view.(interest)

24. We aim to help disabled students to live and study _______________. (depend)

25. Many Vietnamese poets have drawn their _______________ from nature.(inspire)

26. What have fashion _______________ done to modernize the ao dai?(design)

27. Singapore is ________________ for its shops and restaurants. (fame)

28. What is the main language of _______________ at that school? (instruct)

VI. Use the correct tense or form of the verb given in each sentence.(1 pt)

29. John enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere while Anne _______________ (pray).

30. It’s time we _______________ (catch) the bus.

31. A new style of jeans _______________ (introduce) in the USA last year.

32. I ________________(play) tennis for three years now.

VII. Rewrite each of the sentences so that the meaning stays the same: (2pts)

33. We have to finish the project on time.

The project ___________________________________________________________

34. He often fed the pigs when he was young.

He used _____________________________________________________________

35. What a pity I don’t live near my work.

I wish _______________________________________________________________

36. It is two months since Ms Lee wrote to me.

Ms Lee hasn’t _________________________________________________________

V. Use the correct form of the words in parentheses: (1,5 pts)

23 He has been _________________invited to that important meeting.(official)

24 I feel ________________ now. I think I’ll go to bed early. (wear out)

25. Please address all _________________to the Arts Editor.(correspond)

26. It’s very ________________at the moment. Could you phone again later?

(convenience)

27. Teenagers are now ________________dressed.(fashion)

28. Japan was very rapidly _______________ in the late 19^th century.(industry)

VI. Use the correct tense or form of the verb given in each sentence. (1 pt)

29. My sister ________________ English at a high school for the gifted since she

graduated from university. (teach)

30. Grass can ________________ everywhere.(find)

31. If only I ________________ more time to visit your beautiful country.(have)

32. Are you used to ________________ on the floor?(lie)

VII. Rewrite each sentence so that it means almost the same as the one printed

before it: (2pts)

33. As a boy, my father often rode a bike to the countryside.
My father used ___________________________________________________

34. They are going to introduce a new style of jeans next week.
A new style of jeans _______________________________________________

35. My younger brother plays games all day long.
I wish __________________________________________________________

36. How long have you written that story?

When __________________________________________________________?

X. Read the text then choose the correct answers.

      Practical stress management can help students deal with their worries and become more productive, competent and efficient. First of all, students must be able to design and stick to a timetable. Choose a relaxing break between work and study, even if it’s just taking out time to breathe. In addition, a healthy lifestyle is essential for students. Let’s drink more water as well as take out time to get some air and exercise. Furthermore, organization is very important in academic life for dealing with stress. By keeping academic notes organized, turning in assignments on time, and keeping track of all deadlines, stress can be reduced to a great extent. Stress can also get worse if a person feels lonely. Therefore, by letting out all your thoughts to someone you trust, you immediately feel a lot better. However, if you feel extremely stressed out, take a break and do something you love. Whether it is painting or listening to music, doing something you enjoy can cheer up your mood and distract you from a stressor. It’s about time that we students accept that we can achieve just as much in life without all the stress.

1.   Practical stress management can help students                .

      a. deal with stress                                           b. have more time

      c. face up to the worst situation                     d. think critically

2.   What should students pay attention to when designing a timetable?

      a. They have to arrange time to breathe.

      b. They need to set time for relaxation.

      c. They don’t need to take notice of certain tasks.

      d. They should stop working and studying.

3.   What can students do to lead a healthy lifestyle?

      a. Visit their doctor as scheduled.

      b. Not to put much pressure on time management.

      c. Follow the timetable strictly.

      d. Go outside for fresh air, do regular exercises and drink more water.

4.   Why is organization important in academic life?

      a. Because it can help students get good grades.

      b. Because it is a must for all students.

      c. Because it can help students reduce stress.

      d. Because it leads to better results.

5.   Which of the following sentences is true?

      a. You should stay alone when being under pressure.

      b. When you feel lonely, you should grab someone to talk.

      c. The more lonely you are, the more stress you can have.

      d. It is believed that stress can control itself.

6.   What should you do when you are feeling stressed?

      a. Take time for reflection on your progress.

      b. Ease your soul and your mind.

      c. Stay away from other people.

      d. Take a break and do what you enjoy.