Many students feel stressed because of school. They have to study for exams, do homework, and complete many assignments. Sometimes, students feel nervous or worried because they want to get good grades. Stress can make it hard to sleep, focus, or feel happy. It is important to take care of yourself when school feels too hard. Doing relaxation exercises, asking for help, or spending time with friends can help reduce stress.
Examples:
I feel stressed before a big test.
She worries about her grades.
We have too much homework this week.
GRAMMAR
We use the present simple to talk about school habits and stress. We also use modal verbs like can and should to give advice.
Examples (Present Simple):
Students study every day.
He feels nervous before his exam.
Examples (Modals):
You should take a break.
You can talk to your teacher.
VOCABULARY
Student – A person who goes to school
Homework – Schoolwork to do at home
Test – An exam or quiz to check knowledge
Assignment – A task or work given by a teacher
Grade – A score or result from schoolwork
Focus – To pay attention
Break – A short rest
Relax – To feel calm
Nervous – Worried or afraid
Teacher – A person who helps students learn
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
I feel nervous about the test.
We have too much homework.
Let’s study together.
Can I ask a question?
I don’t understand this topic.
You should take a rest.
Let’s take a break.
I need help with this assignment.
SENTENCES
Positive:
I study a little every day.
She asks her teacher for help.
We work together on our homework.
Negative:
I don’t sleep well during exam week.
He doesn’t understand math.
They don’t take enough breaks.
Questions:
Do you feel stressed at school?
What do you do to relax?
Should I study more?
Answers:
Yes, I feel very stressed during exams.
I listen to music to relax.
Yes, studying a little every day helps.
CONVERSATION
Emma: Hi Leo. You look tired. Did you sleep well?
Leo: Not really. I was studying for my science test.
Emma: I understand. I also feel stressed about school.
Leo: There’s too much homework and so many tests!
Emma: Maybe we should take breaks while studying.
Leo: Good idea. And we can study together!
Emma: Yes! Let’s help each other. That will make it easier.
Leo: Thank you, Emma. I feel better already.
LONG READING
Tom is a high school student. He likes learning, but school is stressful. He has classes every day, lots of homework, and many tests. Tom often stays up late to finish everything. He feels tired and worried. One day, his teacher talks to the class about stress. She tells them to take breaks, sleep well, and ask for help. Tom starts to change his habits. He now studies a little each day, goes to bed early, and talks to his friends when he feels nervous. After some time, Tom feels better and enjoys school again.
Questions and Answers:
Why does Tom feel stressed?
He has a lot of homework and tests.
What advice does his teacher give?
Take breaks, sleep well, and ask for help.
How does Tom feel after changing his habits?
He feels better and enjoys school again.
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