Задание

Write the answers

Read the text and fill in the gaps A–F with the parts of the sentences numbered 1–7. One of the parts 1–7 on the list is extra.

Stress

Stress is the body's adaptive responses to the effects of the external and internal environment (stressors) that throw the body out of balance. Moreover, it does not matter for the body whether these effects are pleasant or unpleasant. If the usual situation for a person is somehow disturbed, A_____.

Therefore, for example, divorce creates as much stress for a person as a wedding—B_____ to which you need to adapt.

There are many reasons for stress. Each person has his own individual organism, psyche, lifestyle. One and the same factor may not affect one person at all, or C_____ while the other literally gets sick.

Scientists have shown that people who are constantly exposed to stress wear out 40 % faster D_____.

Adequate rest and healthy sleep are the first rule of a stable psyche. A person who gets enough sleep is more resistant to stress. The norm is considered to be 7–8 hours of sleep (and at least 9 hours—if a person trains hard or his work is "on his feet"). If one doesn't get enough sleep, the stability of the nervous system decreases.

Meditation is E_____ depression and stress without medication. Scientists from Washington conducted an interesting study. 15 colleagues from one enterprise voluntarily took part in it. Before the rehabilitation course, each of the volunteers underwent a stress resistance test. It found that 14 out of 15 workers live in constant stress and cannot effectively cope with stressful situations.

The workers took an eight-week course of meditation under the supervision of a specialist—and a second test showed that the workers F_____ and learned to control their emotions. Psychotherapy also demonstrates good results—it helps to solve problems and fight anxiety.

  1. Both lead to changes in life.
  2. Became much calmer.
  3. Not enough sleep.
  4. Have a minor effect.
  5. This leads to stress.
  6. A great way to deal with.
  7. Than those who live in peace.
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