Test duration: 45 minutes.
Marks: 24
There is a famous expression in English: "stop the world, I want to get off" This expression
refers to a freeing of panic, or stress, that makes a person want to stop whatever they are doing,
try to relax, and become calm again. Stress' means pressure or tension. It is one of the most
common causes of health problems in modern life. Too much stress results in physical
emotional, and mental health problems. There are numerous physical effects of stress. Stress can
affect the heart. It can increase the pulse rate, make the heart miss beats, and can cause high
blood pressure. Stress can affect the respiratory system. It can lead to asthma. It can cause a
person to breathe too fast, resulting in a loss of important carbon dioxide. Stress can affect the
stomach. It can cause stomach aches and problems digesting food. These are only a few
examples of the wide range of illnesses and symptoms resulting from stress. Emotions are also
easily affected by stress. People suffering from stress often feel anxious. They may have panic
attacks. They may feel tired all the time. When people are under stress, they often overreact to
little problems. For example, a normally gentle parent under a lot of stress at work may yell at a
child for dropping a glass of juice. Stress can make people angry, moody, or nervous. Long-term
stress can lead to a variety of serious mental illnesses. Depression, an extreme feeling of sadness
and hopelessness, can be the result of continued and increasing stress. Alcoholism and other
addictions often develop as a result of overuse of alcohol or drugs to try to relieve stress. Eating
disorders, such as anorexia, are sometimes caused by stress and are often made worse by stress.
If stress is allowed to continue, then one's mental health is put at risk. It is obvious that stress is a
serious problem. It attacks the body. It affects the emotions. Untreated, it may eventually result
in mental illness. Stress has a great influence on the health and well-being of our bodies, our
feelings, and our minds. So, reduce stress: stop the world and rest for a while.
Answer these Questions: Bold the Correct Answer
Q.1. Which of the following can result from long-term stress?
a Bliss
b) Depression
c) Alcoholism
d) Whimsy
Q.2. Choose the best answer to explain how alcoholism is caused by stress.
a) Alcohol is used to relieve stress
b) Alcohol is popular
c) Alcohol is a chemical
d) Alcohol is similar to medicine
Q.3. Which of the following Is not caused by long-term stress?
a) Bloating
b) Addiction
c) Anorexla
d) Alcohollsm
Q.4. Choose all of the answers that can complete this sentence: Stress can affect the respiratory
system by
a) Causing stomach problem
b) Causing asthma
c) Class of carbon dioxide
d) Causing breathing problems
Q.5 Symptoms of emotional stress Include
a) Feeling joyous
b) Feeling hungry
c) Feeling thirsty
d) Feeling tired
Q.6. Which of the following is not a common problem caused by stress?
a) Physical problems
b) Anecdotal problems
c) Mental problems
d) Emotional problems
Q.7. According to the essay, which of the following parts of the body does not have physical
problems caused by stress.
a) The arms
b) The stomach
c) The lungs
d) The heart
Make precis of the given passage of about 95-100 words and suggest a suitable title. Read the
passage and answer the questions.
Side effects of stress
"Stop the world, I want to get off" expresses the need to unwind and relax after a stressful
situation. Stress, a common concern nowadays, causes various physical and emotional effects. It
affects the heart, raising blood pressure and pulse rate; it affects the respiratory system, causing
asthma; and it affects digestion. Anxiety, panic attacks, impatience, and mood changes are
emotional side effects. Stress can lead to mental illnesses including depression and addiction. To
protect well-being and mental health, stress management is essential and involves relaxation and
appropriate coping mechanisms. The phrase reminds us to take a breather to combat stress.
(100 words)
