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Exercise 1
Vocabulary
Direction: Listen and repeat after your tutor.
Anxiety
UK: /æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/ US: /æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/
Meaning:
A feeling of worry or nervousness about an uncertain situation.
- Many Gen Z individuals experience anxiety due to academic pressures.
Burnout
UK: /ˈbɜːn.aʊt/ US: /ˈbɝːn.aʊt/
Meaning:
Extreme tiredness caused by too much work or stress.
- Constantly working without breaks can lead to burnout.
Resilience
UK: /rɪˈzɪl.jəns/ US: /rɪˈzɪl.jəns/
Meaning:
The ability to recover from difficulties or stress.
- Building resilience helps individuals cope better with stress.
Mindfulness
UK: /ˈmaɪnd.fəl.nəs/ US: /ˈmaɪnd.fəl.nəs/
Meaning:
The act of being fully aware and present in the moment.
- Practicing mindfulness can reduce stress and improve mental health.
Exercise 2
Role Play
Direction:
1. Your tutor would play the dailogue. Listen carefully.
2. After listening, Read the conversation aloud.
3. Role-play the conversation with your tutor.
Situation: Sofia and Matteo talk about the stress Generation Z faces and how they are coping with it.
Sofia
Hey Matteo, have you noticed how many friends are struggling with anxiety these days?
Matteo
Yeah, it’s everywhere now. I guess school pressure is a big part of it.
Sofia
Totally. I’ve been feeling so burned out with all the exams and assignments.
Matteo
That’s rough. Have you tried anything to manage your stress?
Sofia
I’ve started practicing mindfulness—it really helps me stay calm.
Matteo
Nice! Building resilience is key, for sure.
Sofia
It’s not easy, but I’m trying to take breaks and avoid overworking myself.
Matteo
Smart move. I’ve been using exercise to keep my stress in check.
QUESTION
1. What common issue are Sofia and Matteo discussing?
2. What strategy has Sofia started using to manage her stress?
3. What does Matteo use to help manage his str
Exercise 3
Let's Practice
Direction: Complete the exercise.
Play sound when student answers correctly.
Play sound when the answer is incorrect.
1. Many Gen Z individuals experience __________ due to academic pressures.
(A) burnout
(B) anxiety
2. Constantly working without breaks can lead to __________.
(A) burnout
(B) resilience
3. Building __________ helps individuals cope better with stress.
(A) mindfulness
(B) resilience
4. Practicing __________ can reduce stress and improve mental health.
(A) anxiety
(B) mindfulness
Reflexive Pronouns
Complete the sentences using: myself, yourself, herself, himself, ourselves, themselves
1. I reminded ___ to take a break.
2. She blamed ___ for missing the class.
3. We must take care of ___ during stressful times.
4. They hurt ___ trying to do everything perfectly.
5. Did you check in with ___ this week?
Exercise 4
Your Turn To Ask
Ask your tutor these questions
1. What are some stressors that students face in your country?
2. How do you build resilience in your own life?
3. Do you ever feel burnout from work or school?
Exercise 5
Your Turn to Answer
Talk about yourself using the expressions you have learned in this lesson.
1. What makes people in Generation Z stressed?
2. How do you deal with stress?
3. Have you ever felt completely burned out? How did you handle it?
4. What do you do to manage anxiety?
5. Why is being strong important when dealing with stress?
6. Do you do mindfulness? How does it help you?
7. How does social media affect stress in Gen Z?
8. How does school pressure affect your mental health?
9. What are some good ways to relax and take a break?
10. How can schools help students deal with stress?
11. How does peer pressure increase stress?
12. What would you tell someone who feels really stressed?
13. How does exercise help you deal with stress?
14. Have you ever tried things like yoga or meditation to relax?
15. How do you handle stress about your future career?