2. Reading Comprehension

a. General Comprehension

Read the article again before you begin these exercises.

Indicate in the space provided if the statement is T, for True or F, for False according to the Reading Passage. Cite the paragraph where you find your answer.

T/F

…….. 1. Adam Z. is under stress.

…….. 2. Only business people need to unwind. …….. 3. Japanese and American students ignore stress.

…….. 4. There are many causes of stress. …….. 5. Not all stress is destructive. …….. 6. Stress can help students to improve their schoolwork.

…….. 7. Physical illness is not connected to stress.

…….. 8. The West is learning relaxation techniques from the East. …….. 9. Yoga and tai chi are not useful in reducing hypertension. …….. 10. Assertive people defend themselves from unreasonable people.

b. Detailed Comprehension

Answer the following questions.

1. What happened to Adam Z.?

2. What is stress?

3. What can cause stress?

4. How can people unwind from stressful situations?

5. What is the difference between positive and negative stress?

6. What constructive ways to cope with stress are mentioned in the article?

7. What is assertive behavior?

8. How would you explain the title of the article?

9. Do you have any particular ways to cope with stress?

Respond with the Best Answer.

1. Paragraph 1 develops its main idea through

1. the examples of a story.

2. the eyes of a professor.

3. a summary of key points.

2. The method of reasoning in Paragraph 1 is

1. inductive.

2. deductive.

3. counterproductive.

3. The subject of Paragraph 2 is

1. natural disasters.

2. causes of stress.

3. the human organism.

4. In Paragraph 2, «it» refers to

1. the human organism.

2. demands.

3. natural disasters.

5. The unstated main idea of Paragraph 3 is

1. Japanese pachinko parlors are crowded.

2. most people cope with stress in the same way.

3. people have various ways to cope with stress.

6. The thought pattern in Paragraph 4 is

1. time order.

2. emphasis.

3. comparison-contrast.

7. Which is not a technique to cope with stress?

1. games

2. prayer

3. reading newspaper headlines

8. Which is not an effect of positive stress?

1. smoking.

2. reading food labels.

3. being careful in traffic

9. In Paragraph 4, the last sentence ________ the sentence before it.

1. contradicts.

2. restates

3. illustrates

10. In Paragraph 5, which signal expression works well before the fourth sentence?

1. However

2. Therefore

3. But

11. Assertive people make their feelings known through

1. fighting.

2. yelling.

3. discussion.

12. Paragraphs that discuss coping with stress are

1. 3, 5, 6.

2. 1, 2, 4.

3. 2, 5, 6.

13. Label each sentence in Paragraph 5 as F, Fact or O, Opinion.

1.__________ 2. ______ 3._______4._______5.___________6._____

14. The Reading Passage suggests that those who seek inner calm should

a. play pachinko.

b. go to the hospital.

c. practice yoga or tai chi.

15. A correct interpretation of the title of this Reading Passage is that

a. stress is serious and should not be ignored.

b. there are a variety of good ways to cope with stress.

c. stress is both negative and positive.