Listening Practice 4. Listening Practice 1

Listening Practice 4

Stephen: Wow, that Mr. Bergen sure is interesting. I found out in today’s class lecture that there are really two different kinds of stress: eustress and distress.

Lucy: Oh, really? What is the difference, Stephen?

Stephen: Well, eustress is good stress, and distress is bad stress.

Lucy: Hmm. I thought all stress was bad. What causes eustress?

Stephen: Mr. Bergen told us that eustress is stress that is fulfilling or good, like winning a race, getting a promotion at work, or getting married.

Lucy: Oh, I get it. And what did Mr. Bergen say causes distress?

Stephen: Things like school exams, problems at work, or a death in the family.

Lucy: I see. Well, the next time he tries to give you an exam, tell him you can’t take it because it would cause you too much distress.

Stephen: Good plan.

Unit 16

Listening Practice 1

Greg: Hey, Jenny. I heard you got an A on the exam. You always get good grades! How do you do it?

Jenny: Hey, Greg. I get good grades now, but I didn’t before. Last year, I failed two of my classes.

Greg: So what happened? How did you improve so fast?

Jenny: Over the summer, my parents made me take a study skills class. I didn’t want to take it, but now I am really happy I did.

Greg: What did you learn?

Jenny: We learned memorization strategies to help study for tests.

Greg: That must have been helpful. Anything else?

Jenny: Hmm. Oh, we also learned how to take effective notes in class, and the importance of setting realistic goals.

Greg: Maybe I should take this course. Where is it?

Jenny: Here at the school. They have another one next month. Just talk to Mr. Folley at the front office.

Greg: Great. What is his office number?

Jenny: 347

Greg: Thanks!

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