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Listening Practice 4. Listening Practice 1Listening 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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