Stress is a normal physical response to things that make people feel worried or break their balance of life in some way.
Stress isn’t always bad. Sometimes, people’s stress is important during emergency situation, such as when a driver has to stop his car to avoid an accident. Sometimes, stress can help people do their best, like while getting ready before a big competition or exam.
However, too much or long-term stress gives people a stress overload. People with stress overloads may have problems remembering or concentrating on things. They are quick to get angry or lose patience. They may even have other problems, such as sleeping problems, headache and often getting colds.
What are some ways to deal with stress?
Ask for help.
Everyone has stress. For many people, stress is so common that it has become a way of life. Don’t be too shy to tell your parents or teachers that you are having a hard time. They may comfort you or give you some useful advice. Sometimes just sharing your problems with someone else can make you feel better.
Solve the little problems.
Develop skills to calmly look at a problem, choose a way to solve it and take action. Solving the little problems successfully helps to build confidence to move on life’s bigger ones.
Learn to relax.
Activities that make people clam and happy can help manage stress. For example, reading a good book, enjoying music, spending time with your parents, getting a good night’s sleep, or just taking a relaxing bath are all good ways to reduce your stress..
Encourage yourself with positive words.
When you are under your stress, saying certain things to yourself may help you feel more confident. For example, you might tell yourself, “I will do the best that I can.” or “I can handle this if I take it one step at a time.”
People with stress overloads may___________.
a. have trouble concentrating on things         b. have good memories
c. have sleeping problems                   d. easy to get impatient

A．abd

B．acd

C．abc

D．bcd

Which of the following is TRUE?

A．Stress is a kind of serious heart disease.

B．Stress is always bad for people.

C．Stress is always useless for an exam.

D．Stress is greatly needed sometimes.

Which is NOT the way that people solve their stress?

A．Sharing problems with others to get help.

B．Relaxing by enjoying music.

C．Try to be confident.

D．Having disagreement with someone else.

What does the underlined word handle in the last paragraph mean in Chinese?

A．处理

B．触摸

C．把柄

D．搬运

The purpose of this article is to tell us_____________.

A．how to get good results with the help of stress

B．what a stress overload is and how to get rid of it

C．how to deal with stress and reduce it

D．what problems stress overloads might cause