Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

Coping with loneliness is a very important skill of needed independent living skills for teens (1) _______ every teen has needed it. It doesn't matter (2)_______ they are going to college, starting a new (3) _______and moving into an apartment or getting married.  Leaving your childhood home and being on your own for the first time will cause some (4) _______of loneliness. Teens who know how to recognize loneliness as the temporary feeling it is, use their support system and work through their loneliness have learned a valuable life skill and they do just fine. Those who cannot get over their loneliness may make wrong (5) _______ about where and how to live or (6) _______ to live with. We should recognize that being alone does not mean being lonely. Being (7) _______with ourselves is part of having a healthy (8)_______. Reading, drawing, crafting and listening to music are activities that we can enjoy by ourselves without feeling lonely.               We should get involved in activities with our friends and activities we can help others. There are so many (9) _______ for us to connect with our family and friends, such as email, letter writing, online social networking, texting and (10) _______ phone calls.

Question 4:

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

Coping with loneliness is a very important skill of needed independent living skills for teens (1) _______ every teen has needed it. It doesn't matter (2)_______ they are going to college, starting a new (3) _______and moving into an apartment or getting married.  Leaving your childhood home and being on your own for the first time will cause some (4) _______of loneliness. Teens who know how to recognize loneliness as the temporary feeling it is, use their support system and work through their loneliness have learned a valuable life skill and they do just fine. Those who cannot get over their loneliness may make wrong (5) _______ about where and how to live or (6) _______ to live with. We should recognize that being alone does not mean being lonely. Being (7) _______with ourselves is part of having a healthy (8)_______. Reading, drawing, crafting and listening to music are activities that we can enjoy by ourselves without feeling lonely.               We should get involved in activities with our friends and activities we can help others. There are so many (9) _______ for us to connect with our family and friends, such as email, letter writing, online social networking, texting and (10) _______ phone calls.

Question 2:

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

Coping with loneliness is a very important skill of needed independent living skills for teens (1) _______ every teen has needed it. It doesn't matter (2)_______ they are going to college, starting a new (3) _______and moving into an apartment or getting married.  Leaving your childhood home and being on your own for the first time will cause some (4) _______of loneliness. Teens who know how to recognize loneliness as the temporary feeling it is, use their support system and work through their loneliness have learned a valuable life skill and they do just fine. Those who cannot get over their loneliness may make wrong (5) _______ about where and how to live or (6) _______ to live with. We should recognize that being alone does not mean being lonely. Being (7) _______with ourselves is part of having a healthy (8)_______. Reading, drawing, crafting and listening to music are activities that we can enjoy by ourselves without feeling lonely.               We should get involved in activities with our friends and activities we can help others. There are so many (9) _______ for us to connect with our family and friends, such as email, letter writing, online social networking, texting and (10) _______ phone calls.

Question 8:

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

Coping with loneliness is a very important skill of needed independent living skills for teens (1) _______ every teen has needed it. It doesn't matter (2)_______ they are going to college, starting a new (3) _______and moving into an apartment or getting married.  Leaving your childhood home and being on your own for the first time will cause some (4) _______of loneliness. Teens who know how to recognize loneliness as the temporary feeling it is, use their support system and work through their loneliness have learned a valuable life skill and they do just fine. Those who cannot get over their loneliness may make wrong (5) _______ about where and how to live or (6) _______ to live with. We should recognize that being alone does not mean being lonely. Being (7) _______with ourselves is part of having a healthy (8)_______. Reading, drawing, crafting and listening to music are activities that we can enjoy by ourselves without feeling lonely.               We should get involved in activities with our friends and activities we can help others. There are so many (9) _______ for us to connect with our family and friends, such as email, letter writing, online social networking, texting and (10) _______ phone calls.

Question 3:

Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.

Improve Your Time-Managing Skills

 It is common for all of us to take more tasks than our desired potential. This can often result in stress and tiredness. Learn the art of sharing work with your partners based on their skills and abilities. Before the start of the day, make a list of tasks that need your immediate attention as unimportant tasks can consume much of your precious time. Some tasks need to be completed on that day only while other unimportant tasks could be carried forward to next day. In short, prioritize your tasks to focus on those that are more important. Carry a planner or notebook with you and list all the tasks that come to your mind. Make a simple “To Do” list before the start of the day, prioritize the tasks, and make sure that they are attainable. To better manage your time-management skills, you may think of making 3 lists: work, home, and personal. Stress often occurs when we accept more work than our ability. The result is that our body starts feeling tired which can affect our productivity. Instead, share tasks with your partners and make sure to leave some time for relaxation. Most of the successful men and women have one thing in common. They start their day early as it gives them time to sit, think, and plan their day. When you get up early, you are more calm, creative, and clear-headed. As the day progresses, your energy levels start going down, which affects your productivity and your performance as well.

In order to improve your time-management skills, you should________.

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

Coping with loneliness is a very important skill of needed independent living skills for teens (1) _______ every teen has needed it. It doesn't matter (2)_______ they are going to college, starting a new (3) _______and moving into an apartment or getting married.  Leaving your childhood home and being on your own for the first time will cause some (4) _______of loneliness. Teens who know how to recognize loneliness as the temporary feeling it is, use their support system and work through their loneliness have learned a valuable life skill and they do just fine. Those who cannot get over their loneliness may make wrong (5) _______ about where and how to live or (6) _______ to live with. We should recognize that being alone does not mean being lonely. Being (7) _______with ourselves is part of having a healthy (8)_______. Reading, drawing, crafting and listening to music are activities that we can enjoy by ourselves without feeling lonely.               We should get involved in activities with our friends and activities we can help others. There are so many (9) _______ for us to connect with our family and friends, such as email, letter writing, online social networking, texting and (10) _______ phone calls.

Question 7:

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

Coping with loneliness is a very important skill of needed independent living skills for teens (1) _______ every teen has needed it. It doesn't matter (2)_______ they are going to college, starting a new (3) _______and moving into an apartment or getting married.  Leaving your childhood home and being on your own for the first time will cause some (4) _______of loneliness. Teens who know how to recognize loneliness as the temporary feeling it is, use their support system and work through their loneliness have learned a valuable life skill and they do just fine. Those who cannot get over their loneliness may make wrong (5) _______ about where and how to live or (6) _______ to live with. We should recognize that being alone does not mean being lonely. Being (7) _______with ourselves is part of having a healthy (8)_______. Reading, drawing, crafting and listening to music are activities that we can enjoy by ourselves without feeling lonely.               We should get involved in activities with our friends and activities we can help others. There are so many (9) _______ for us to connect with our family and friends, such as email, letter writing, online social networking, texting and (10) _______ phone calls.

Question 1:

Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.

Improve Your Time-Managing Skills

 It is common for all of us to take more tasks than our desired potential. This can often result in stress and tiredness. Learn the art of sharing work with your partners based on their skills and abilities. Before the start of the day, make a list of tasks that need your immediate attention as unimportant tasks can consume much of your precious time. Some tasks need to be completed on that day only while other unimportant tasks could be carried forward to next day. In short, prioritize your tasks to focus on those that are more important. Carry a planner or notebook with you and list all the tasks that come to your mind. Make a simple “To Do” list before the start of the day, prioritize the tasks, and make sure that they are attainable. To better manage your time-management skills, you may think of making 3 lists: work, home, and personal. Stress often occurs when we accept more work than our ability. The result is that our body starts feeling tired which can affect our productivity. Instead, share tasks with your partners and make sure to leave some time for relaxation. Most of the successful men and women have one thing in common. They start their day early as it gives them time to sit, think, and plan their day. When you get up early, you are more calm, creative, and clear-headed. As the day progresses, your energy levels start going down, which affects your productivity and your performance as well.

Making a list of important tasks can help us_____

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

Coping with loneliness is a very important skill of needed independent living skills for teens (1) _______ every teen has needed it. It doesn't matter (2)_______ they are going to college, starting a new (3) _______and moving into an apartment or getting married.  Leaving your childhood home and being on your own for the first time will cause some (4) _______of loneliness. Teens who know how to recognize loneliness as the temporary feeling it is, use their support system and work through their loneliness have learned a valuable life skill and they do just fine. Those who cannot get over their loneliness may make wrong (5) _______ about where and how to live or (6) _______ to live with. We should recognize that being alone does not mean being lonely. Being (7) _______with ourselves is part of having a healthy (8)_______. Reading, drawing, crafting and listening to music are activities that we can enjoy by ourselves without feeling lonely.               We should get involved in activities with our friends and activities we can help others. There are so many (9) _______ for us to connect with our family and friends, such as email, letter writing, online social networking, texting and (10) _______ phone calls.

Question 5:

Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.

Improve Your Time-Managing Skills

 It is common for all of us to take more tasks than our desired potential. This can often result in stress and tiredness. Learn the art of sharing work with your partners based on their skills and abilities. Before the start of the day, make a list of tasks that need your immediate attention as unimportant tasks can consume much of your precious time. Some tasks need to be completed on that day only while other unimportant tasks could be carried forward to next day. In short, prioritize your tasks to focus on those that are more important. Carry a planner or notebook with you and list all the tasks that come to your mind. Make a simple “To Do” list before the start of the day, prioritize the tasks, and make sure that they are attainable. To better manage your time-management skills, you may think of making 3 lists: work, home, and personal. Stress often occurs when we accept more work than our ability. The result is that our body starts feeling tired which can affect our productivity. Instead, share tasks with your partners and make sure to leave some time for relaxation. Most of the successful men and women have one thing in common. They start their day early as it gives them time to sit, think, and plan their day. When you get up early, you are more calm, creative, and clear-headed. As the day progresses, your energy levels start going down, which affects your productivity and your performance as well.

All of the following are true about the effects of stress EXCEPT that ______.

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

Coping with loneliness is a very important skill of needed independent living skills for teens (1) _______ every teen has needed it. It doesn't matter (2)_______ they are going to college, starting a new (3) _______and moving into an apartment or getting married.  Leaving your childhood home and being on your own for the first time will cause some (4) _______of loneliness. Teens who know how to recognize loneliness as the temporary feeling it is, use their support system and work through their loneliness have learned a valuable life skill and they do just fine. Those who cannot get over their loneliness may make wrong (5) _______ about where and how to live or (6) _______ to live with. We should recognize that being alone does not mean being lonely. Being (7) _______with ourselves is part of having a healthy (8)_______. Reading, drawing, crafting and listening to music are activities that we can enjoy by ourselves without feeling lonely.               We should get involved in activities with our friends and activities we can help others. There are so many (9) _______ for us to connect with our family and friends, such as email, letter writing, online social networking, texting and (10) _______ phone calls.

Question 9:

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

Coping with loneliness is a very important skill of needed independent living skills for teens (1) _______ every teen has needed it. It doesn't matter (2)_______ they are going to college, starting a new (3) _______and moving into an apartment or getting married.  Leaving your childhood home and being on your own for the first time will cause some (4) _______of loneliness. Teens who know how to recognize loneliness as the temporary feeling it is, use their support system and work through their loneliness have learned a valuable life skill and they do just fine. Those who cannot get over their loneliness may make wrong (5) _______ about where and how to live or (6) _______ to live with. We should recognize that being alone does not mean being lonely. Being (7) _______with ourselves is part of having a healthy (8)_______. Reading, drawing, crafting and listening to music are activities that we can enjoy by ourselves without feeling lonely.               We should get involved in activities with our friends and activities we can help others. There are so many (9) _______ for us to connect with our family and friends, such as email, letter writing, online social networking, texting and (10) _______ phone calls.

Question 6:

Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.

Improve Your Time-Managing Skills

 It is common for all of us to take more tasks than our desired potential. This can often result in stress and tiredness. Learn the art of sharing work with your partners based on their skills and abilities. Before the start of the day, make a list of tasks that need your immediate attention as unimportant tasks can consume much of your precious time. Some tasks need to be completed on that day only while other unimportant tasks could be carried forward to next day. In short, prioritize your tasks to focus on those that are more important. Carry a planner or notebook with you and list all the tasks that come to your mind. Make a simple “To Do” list before the start of the day, prioritize the tasks, and make sure that they are attainable. To better manage your time-management skills, you may think of making 3 lists: work, home, and personal. Stress often occurs when we accept more work than our ability. The result is that our body starts feeling tired which can affect our productivity. Instead, share tasks with your partners and make sure to leave some time for relaxation. Most of the successful men and women have one thing in common. They start their day early as it gives them time to sit, think, and plan their day. When you get up early, you are more calm, creative, and clear-headed. As the day progresses, your energy levels start going down, which affects your productivity and your performance as well.

The word “attainable” in paragraph 3 is closet in meaning to “_______”.

Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.

Improve Your Time-Managing Skills

 It is common for all of us to take more tasks than our desired potential. This can often result in stress and tiredness. Learn the art of sharing work with your partners based on their skills and abilities. Before the start of the day, make a list of tasks that need your immediate attention as unimportant tasks can consume much of your precious time. Some tasks need to be completed on that day only while other unimportant tasks could be carried forward to next day. In short, prioritize your tasks to focus on those that are more important. Carry a planner or notebook with you and list all the tasks that come to your mind. Make a simple “To Do” list before the start of the day, prioritize the tasks, and make sure that they are attainable. To better manage your time-management skills, you may think of making 3 lists: work, home, and personal. Stress often occurs when we accept more work than our ability. The result is that our body starts feeling tired which can affect our productivity. Instead, share tasks with your partners and make sure to leave some time for relaxation. Most of the successful men and women have one thing in common. They start their day early as it gives them time to sit, think, and plan their day. When you get up early, you are more calm, creative, and clear-headed. As the day progresses, your energy levels start going down, which affects your productivity and your performance as well.

Starting the day early can help you ______.

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

Coping with loneliness is a very important skill of needed independent living skills for teens (1) _______ every teen has needed it. It doesn't matter (2)_______ they are going to college, starting a new (3) _______and moving into an apartment or getting married.  Leaving your childhood home and being on your own for the first time will cause some (4) _______of loneliness. Teens who know how to recognize loneliness as the temporary feeling it is, use their support system and work through their loneliness have learned a valuable life skill and they do just fine. Those who cannot get over their loneliness may make wrong (5) _______ about where and how to live or (6) _______ to live with. We should recognize that being alone does not mean being lonely. Being (7) _______with ourselves is part of having a healthy (8)_______. Reading, drawing, crafting and listening to music are activities that we can enjoy by ourselves without feeling lonely.               We should get involved in activities with our friends and activities we can help others. There are so many (9) _______ for us to connect with our family and friends, such as email, letter writing, online social networking, texting and (10) _______ phone calls.

Question 10: