Individual Worksheet
Subject: English Language
Topic: Anxiety
Class/Age: 10
Student's Name: ________________________________________ Date: _______________________
Instructions for the Student:
Dear student, please read the text below carefully. Then complete the three tasks. Write your answers in the spaces provided. Use full sentences where necessary. Good luck!
Reading Text: Understanding Anxiety
Anxiety is a natural human emotion. It is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome. For example, you might feel anxious before a big test, a performance, or when meeting new people. This is normal and can even be helpful, as it prepares your body to deal with a challenge.
However, when anxiety becomes too strong, happens too often, or lasts for a long time, it can stop being helpful and start causing problems. This is sometimes called an anxiety disorder. People with high anxiety might have physical symptoms like a fast heartbeat, sweating, or trouble sleeping. They might also avoid situations that make them feel anxious.
The good news is that anxiety can be managed. Common strategies include talking to someone you trust, practicing relaxation techniques like deep breathing, getting regular exercise, and breaking big tasks into smaller, manageable steps. Remember, it's okay to ask for help if your feelings of anxiety are overwhelming.
Task 1: Comprehension Check (Theoretical Questions)
Based on the text, answer the following questions in your own words.
- What is anxiety? (1 point)
- According to the text, when does anxiety stop being helpful? (1 point)
- Name two physical symptoms of high anxiety mentioned in the text. (1 point)
- List two strategies for managing anxiety from the text. (1 point)