Do you get stressed out sometimes ? Are you confused about what is really important in  __     __  life ? Don ' t worry . You are not alone ! Many teens say they have a lot of stress in their lives. Homework , friends and busy schedules can make anyone feel down . The good__     __  is there are lots of ways to reduce stress. Here are just__     __ suggestions .

First of all, what shouldn't you do ? Well , you shouldn't stay out __     __. Going to parties and hanging out with friends are fine when you are feeling well ,but you should not do these things too often when you are stressed out . __     __, you should not get too nervous about school stuff. Schools and school activities are an important part of your life , but you should not worry about homework . __     __. You have to enjoy other things in life ,too!

   What should you do ? Most importantly, you should be good to your body . Take it easy sometimes. Listen to some music and maybe __     __ your friends . Another piece of good advice is to get outside and exercise! Go hiking or camping , play a sport for__     __. Do something active and you will soon forget the__     __ and remember — when you are really stressed out , go to bed and get some sleep . Most problems usually seem better in the morning .

1.A. your          B. his              C. her

2.A. ideas         B. news             C. keys.

3.A. any      B. much.     C. some.

4.A. late      Blast.                   C. early.

5.A.too.      B. also.     C. either.

6.A. too many  B. much too.     C. too much

7.A. talk with  B. talk about      C. talk aloud.

8.A. work       B. fun     C. money.

9.A. time         B.advice.          C. stress.

Everyone needs to sleep. This is a fact of life that everyone has to deal with and       that they get plenty of it. Your body needs time to get back the energy that you        during the whole day. This usually happens when you are sleeping. Your body is building your energy again to        you to work.

If you don’t get enough sleep, your body will have a(n)      time fighting against illnesses. You have to give your body enough time to rest or you will get      . Have you ever       that when you are very tired, you have        thinking or dealing with problems? This is because not only your        but your mind is tired. So sleep is       to your mind, too.

By getting enough sleep, you will be able to       your body and mind, feeling relaxed and energetic. So sleep as much as you can, and let your body and mind rest.

1.A. talk with                        B. make sure                     C. make up                       D. use up

2.A. caught                         B. saved                 C. used                 D. bought

3.A. ask                        B. stop                           C. make                          D. help

4.A. shocked                   B. unhappy                      C. hard                  D. free

5.A. rich                       B. busy                          C. angry                 D. ill

6.A. watched                  B. replied                      C. noticed               D. created

7.A. trouble                       B. records                        C. matters               D. things

8.A. body                      B. feeling                       C. sleep                 D. energy

9.A. final                       B. enough                      C. important             D. difficult

10.A. wake up                B. take up                      C. live up                D. leave off

March 16 is World Sleep Day. This year’s slogan is “Breathe Easily, Sleep Well”. Its aim is to celebrate the *benefits of good and healthy sleep.
Fangfang, from Liaoning, just became a high school student last September. She gets up at 5:30 a.m. every day and goes to bed at about midnight. Fangfang feels sleepy all the time. “I want to finish all my homework first,” she said.
Sleep is like food for the brain. Enough sleep helps the body and brain grow and develop. According to the National Sleep *Foundation in the US, adults need seven to nine hours of sleep every night. For students who are 10 to 17 years old, a healthy amount is about eight to nine hours every night.
But many students don’t get enough sleep because of early school start time and heavy homework. About 80 percent of middle school students don’t get enough sleep, the China Youth and Children Research Center reported. For some students, they want to sleep early, but they keep worrying about their schoolwork and can’t fall asleep quickly. For others,they may even have insomnia, and usually they have to ask the doctors for help.
These sleeping problems greatly *affect people’s life. Some doctors found out that *lack of sleep for teenagers lead to poor grades. Students without enough sleep cannot pay attention in class or do well in sports. Also, they often become anxious easily.
Luckily, with good sleep habits, it is easier to fall asleep. Some of these good habits include *avoiding drinks that make people excited late in the day, going to sleep at the same time every night, and sleeping in a comfortable place that is dark, quiet, and neither too warm nor too cold.
More tips to get a good night’s sleep:
Exercising during the day. You’d better do sports three hours before going to bed.
Don’t eat big meals before bedtime. Drink a warm glass of milk.
If you stay awake worrying about things, try making a list of things that you need to do before you go to bed.
【小题1】How much sleep do students aged from 10 to 17 need every night?