Stress how often have you had a headache in the last twelve months? how many stomach aches have you had? have you sometimes found in difficult to breathe? have you had any skin problems? how often have you felt sad or nervous for no good reason? how often have you wanted to cry? how often have you got angry? if your answer to three or more of these questions is “too often”, you are probably suffering from stress. and if you are suffering from stress, you are not alone. over half of the adult population has had stress – related symptoms in the last year and many of them have needed help of some kind. stress is now the major health problem of our times. stress itself is not an illness, but it is certainly contribute to illness, some of them serious. when you feel under stress, your body produces more of the hormones adrenaline and cortisol. as a result, the body needs more oxygen and your heart rate and body blood pressure go up. at its most serious, this can lead to heart problems, but stress is also related to weight problems, coughs and colds. scientists have also discovered that stress can lead to the loss of brain cells. the most common cause of stress is over – work, but a difficult boss or problem with your colleagues are also common causes. some jobs are more stressful than others, with teachers and police officers at the top of the scale and beauty therapists at the bottom. from time to time, we hear of celebrities suffering from stress. but stress can affect us all and the figures prove it. 40 million working days are lot in the uk every year because of stress – related illnesses. what is more, people who are suffering from stress do not work as well as usual. the situation is so serious that some companies now offer relaxation and stress management classes. if you think you, too, are suffering from stress, it’s important to know if it is causing you health problems. if it is, see your doctor and talk about it. составить 4 вопроса разных типов к тексту
The USA is the most powerful and highly developed country of the world.
2. Where is it situated?
It is situated in the central part of the North American continent.
3. What is the USA washed by in the east and in the west?
Its western coast is washed by the Pacific Ocean and its eastern coast is washed by the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico.
4. What is the USA separated from Canada by?
The USA is separated from Canada in the north by the 49th parallel and the Great Lakes.
5. What is the total area of the country?
The total area of the USA is over 9 million square kilometres.
6. What are the principal rivers of the USA?
The principal rivers of the USA are the Mississippi, the longest river in the world (7,330 km) and the Hudson river.
7. What is the population of the country?
The population of the United States of America is about 250 million people, who are called Americans.
8. Where do most people live?
Most of the people live in towns.
9. What did many people seek in the USA?
For many decades the USA has been the place where lots of people sought refuge from persecution for political or religious beliefs.
10. Why are there representatives of all racial and national groups in America?
For many decades the USA has been the place where lots of people sought refuge from persecution for political or religious beliefs.That's why in America there are representatives of practically all racial and national groups.
11. Where is the capital of the country situated?
The capital of the USA is situated in the District of Columbia.
12. Is the agriculture in America highly mechanized?
The USA is a highly developed industrial state. Its agriculture is highly mechanized.
13. What raw materials is America rich in?
There are coal-mines in the Cordillera Mountains, in the Kansas City region. Iron is mined near the Great Lakes. The USA has rich oil-fields in California, Texas and some other regions. It occupies one of the first places among the countries of the world for production of coal, iron and oil.
14. What has become the symbol of American way of life?
It would be no exaggeration to say that cars have become the symbol of American way of life.
15. Where is the motor-car industry situated?
The motor-car industry is concentrated in and around Detroit.
16. Where is the textile industry to be found?
The textile industry is to be found in the north-east and in the south of the country.
17. Has the USA a highly developed railway system?
The USA has a highly developed railway system.
18. How many states are there in the USA?
The USA is a federal country of 50 states and the District of Columbia.
19. By what party has the political life in America been dominated?
The political life of the country has always been dominated by the two major parties: the Democratic party and the Republican party.
20. What do the two parties contest at an election time?
At an election time they contest presidency and the majority of seats in the Congress.
21. What is the highest legislative body of the country?
The Congress is the highest legislative body of the country.