Match the correct headings with the paragraphs below.
1. The causes of stress among employers and employees
2. The increase in work-related stress
3. The increase in visits to physicians
4. Stress has wide-ranging effects on the body and on behaviour
A) The number of stress-related disability claims by American employees has doubled according to the Employee Assistance Professionals Association in Arlington, Virginia. Seventy-five to ninety percent of physician visits are related to stress and, according to the American Institute of Stress, the cost to industry has been estimated at $200 billion-$300 billion a year.
B) It is clear that problems caused by stress have become a major concern to both employers and employees. Symptoms of stress are manifested both physiologically and psychologically. Persistent stress can result in cardiovascular disease, a weaker immune system and frequent headaches, stiff muscles, or backache. It can also result in poor coping skills, irritability, jumpiness, insecurity, exhaustion, and difficulty concentrating. Stress may also perpetuate or lead to binge eating, smoking, and alcohol consumption.
a.2
b.4
Posted by: alaa | Monday, May 18, 2015 at 09:03
1. B
2. A
3. A
4. B.
Is my answer correct ? Thanks.
Posted by: Vu Tung | Monday, May 18, 2015 at 09:10
So sorry i do not understand the question.Here is my answer:
A. 2
B. 4
Posted by: Vu Tung | Monday, May 18, 2015 at 09:13
3,4
Posted by: SHIZISHANSHANG | Monday, May 18, 2015 at 09:47
B.1
A.2
Posted by: Thin Zar Win | Monday, May 18, 2015 at 09:55
2 A
4 B
Posted by: nazanin | Monday, May 18, 2015 at 10:24
A)2
B)1
Posted by: clare | Monday, May 18, 2015 at 10:37
A. 2
B. 4
Posted by: Thiri | Monday, May 18, 2015 at 10:41
A) 2
B) 4
Posted by: Jing | Monday, May 18, 2015 at 10:42
a.3
b.1
Posted by: Thuy | Monday, May 18, 2015 at 11:04
2
4
Posted by: Kelly | Monday, May 18, 2015 at 11:06
A-2
4-B
Posted by: maryam | Monday, May 18, 2015 at 11:19
A-2
B-4
Posted by: bige | Monday, May 18, 2015 at 11:36
A-2
b1
Posted by: baldev khatiri chhetri | Monday, May 18, 2015 at 11:48
3, 4
Posted by: sudha | Monday, May 18, 2015 at 11:49
A:2
B:4
Posted by: Wasim | Monday, May 18, 2015 at 12:10
A:2,B:4
Posted by: Kiran | Monday, May 18, 2015 at 12:16
a-3
b-4
Posted by: Bishoy | Monday, May 18, 2015 at 12:47
A.2
B.1
Posted by: Amir | Monday, May 18, 2015 at 12:56
A. 3 - has doubled according to the Employee Assistance Professionals Association in Arlington, Virginia
B. 4 - Symptoms of stress are manifested both physiologically and psychologically
Posted by: Bikram Singh | Monday, May 18, 2015 at 13:03
A.2 - The number of stress-related disability claims by American employees has doubled according to the Employee Assistance Professionals Association in Arlington, Virginia.
Posted by: Bikram Singh | Monday, May 18, 2015 at 13:07
Hi ,
A:2
B: 4
There are good vocabulary which be used for writing task 2
Posted by: la violette | Monday, May 18, 2015 at 13:13
A.2
B.1
Posted by: cucutin | Monday, May 18, 2015 at 13:15
a2; b4
Posted by: danh | Monday, May 18, 2015 at 13:19
it is A 2 and B 4
Posted by: Ahmed | Monday, May 18, 2015 at 13:31
2 n 4
Posted by: irma | Monday, May 18, 2015 at 13:32
a:2
b:1
Posted by: GSM | Monday, May 18, 2015 at 13:40
3A
4B
Kindly correct me if Im wrong, thanks everyone
Posted by: Ngan | Monday, May 18, 2015 at 13:58
A-2
B-4
Posted by: Nadia | Monday, May 18, 2015 at 14:01
2
4
Posted by: alan | Monday, May 18, 2015 at 14:02
A-2
B-4
Posted by: mukta | Monday, May 18, 2015 at 14:03
2-a, 1-b
Posted by: Thai | Monday, May 18, 2015 at 14:06
A - #2
B - #4
Posted by: Rochelle | Monday, May 18, 2015 at 14:15
A 3
B 1
Posted by: kohposieal | Monday, May 18, 2015 at 14:40
A-2; B-4
Posted by: thuy | Monday, May 18, 2015 at 14:54
A 3
B 1
Posted by: Shabuj Ahmed | Monday, May 18, 2015 at 15:15
2
4
Posted by: Julia | Monday, May 18, 2015 at 15:17
A-2,B-4
Posted by: Hai | Monday, May 18, 2015 at 15:17
A: 2
B: 4
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Keyword in question 2:
Increase=has doubled
work related stress=stress-related-by employees
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Keyword in question 4:
wide-ranging effects = result in cardiovascular disease, ...
body = physiologically
behaviour= psychologically
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Posted by: Mahdi | Monday, May 18, 2015 at 15:24
1. 2
2. 4
Posted by: anthony | Monday, May 18, 2015 at 15:58
From my point of view I think A is compatible with 2, paragraph B is compliance with 4.
Thank you more Simon in advance
Posted by: Advocate | Monday, May 18, 2015 at 16:22
A-2
B-4
Posted by: Phương | Monday, May 18, 2015 at 16:58
a-2
b-4
Posted by: JESSICA | Monday, May 18, 2015 at 17:09
A is 3
B is 4
Posted by: Moustafa | Monday, May 18, 2015 at 17:20
1; B The causes of stress among employers and employees :
the problem caused by stress
2; A
The increase in work-related stress: American employees doubled
3: A
The increase in visits to physicians: A seventy five to ninety percent
4; B
Stress has wide-ranging effects on the body and on behaviour: BOTH PHYSILOGICALLY AND PSYCHOLOG
Posted by: Sabchang | Monday, May 18, 2015 at 18:05
a.2
b.4
Posted by: nigara | Monday, May 18, 2015 at 18:08
the most suiting choices as below;
A : 2
Increase in work related stress: the number of stress related has doubled..
B : 4
Stress are manifested both physiologically and psychologically. ( body and behaviour)
Posted by: Sabchang | Monday, May 18, 2015 at 18:17
A.2
B.4
Posted by: Aya | Monday, May 18, 2015 at 18:29
2,3 : A
1,4: B
Posted by: Ghalia | Monday, May 18, 2015 at 18:37
A2
B4
Posted by: Sameh | Monday, May 18, 2015 at 18:38
3.A
4.B
Posted by: Md Rasel Kabir | Monday, May 18, 2015 at 18:39
A2
B4
Posted by: Andrew | Monday, May 18, 2015 at 18:48
A.2
B.4
Posted by: Aqua | Monday, May 18, 2015 at 19:46
1-B
2-A
Posted by: Nguyen Viet | Monday, May 18, 2015 at 20:02
A-2
B-4
Posted by: Nguyen Lan | Monday, May 18, 2015 at 20:11
Hi
A:2
B:4
Posted by: mermaid | Monday, May 18, 2015 at 20:42
Hi Simon,
The answer is
A-2
B-4
Thanks.
Kalian.
Posted by: kalian | Monday, May 18, 2015 at 22:05
A-2
B-4
Posted by: MANA | Monday, May 18, 2015 at 22:55
A - 2
B - 4
Posted by: Lanh | Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 00:09
A.2
B.4
1. There is no clue about the causes of stress,so first option does not suit to any paragraph .
2. Paragraph A taking about the increase related to stress including cost,visit etc. so option 2 is the best heading for Paragraph A.
3.option 3 actually is a part of option 2.
4.paragraph taking about various effect of stress on the body,so option 4 for paragraph B.
Posted by: Yusuf | Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 01:06
a2 b4
Posted by: hong van | Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 01:08
Hi,
A : 2
B : 4
Thanks
Posted by: Raveen | Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 02:13
2/4
Posted by: ali | Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 02:59
A:2
the increase in = has doubled,
B:4
Symptoms of stress are manifested both physiologically and psychologically.
Posted by: good | Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 03:26
2
4
Posted by: Queene Tsai | Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 03:30
A-2
B-4
Posted by: Gretchen | Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 03:48
A 2
B 4
Posted by: WU CHENGPO | Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 03:49
My answers are:
A: 3
B: 4
Posted by: gemy | Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 03:49
My answer: A-2 ; B-4
Posted by: Mi | Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 03:51
A-2; B-4
Key words and similar words:
increase = doubled
stress-related disability, American employees = work-related stress
wide-range effects = persistent stress can result in, stress may also perpetuate or lead to
physiologically = body
psychologically = behaviour
Posted by: Mi | Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 04:03
A-2
B-4
Posted by: Van Truong | Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 04:15
A-3
B-1
Posted by: choity mondal | Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 04:21
2
4
Posted by: klan | Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 05:30
A-2
B-4
Posted by: singhachhar80@yahoo.com | Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 07:10
2
4
Posted by: Taj | Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 07:26
i guess 2A 4B
Posted by: Lindy.ng | Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 07:32
A:2
B:4
Posted by: ayesha | Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 07:33
A.2
B.1
Posted by: Kieu Phan | Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 07:56
1a.4b
Posted by: gudi | Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 08:00
B A A B
Posted by: TIAN | Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 08:19
A 2
B4
Posted by: Bindu nair | Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 08:43
A) 2
B) 4
Posted by: My | Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 08:46
A2
B4
Posted by: Son Ngo | Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 08:55
A3
B4
Posted by: Altay | Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 09:14
Dear Simon,
I like this passage, which is beautifully written and touch on real life issues. I have been through a few times. However, there are a couple of grammar related issues that I do not understand:
1. Why can 'headache' be plural, but not 'backache'?
2. Why is 'difficulty concentrating' , but not 'difficult concentrating' or 'concentrating difficulties'?
Please would you give me advice on these?
Thank you
Posted by: Jing | Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 11:52
A-2
B-4
Posted by: Sultan | Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 12:34
A:3 the paragraph is talking about stress related disabilities,while the answer number 2 is talking about work related stress...different things
B:4
Posted by: nafei | Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 14:40
A: 2
B:4
Posted by: Hang | Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 15:56
A. 2
B. 4
Posted by: tuan | Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 16:00
CORRECT ANSWERS FROM SIMON:
A = 2
(increase in work-related stress = stress related claims by employees has doubled)
B = 4
(This paragraph is about the effects/symptoms of stress, NOT the causes)
Posted by: Simon | Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 17:44
Hi Simon,
I have the same question with Jing (headaces-backache; diffuculty concentrating). please bestow us with your explanation. Thank you
:)
Posted by: Natasha Nguyen | Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 17:56
difficulty is a noun while difficult is an adjective. that sentence ........and difficulty concentrating , difficulty here represented a problem.
I hope that will help.
Posted by: klan | Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 19:48
A-2
B-4
Posted by: Hoàng thị sen | Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 20:23
Klan
Thank you very much for your explanation.
Posted by: Jing | Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 21:52
Jing
'Headaches' tend to be more temporary while 'backache' is often a long lasting (chronic) problem. Therefore we tend to use the plies for the former (because they happen more frequently) and singular for the latter.
Posted by: Sjm | Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 23:38
The word 'plies' should be 'plural'.
Posted by: Sjm | Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 23:39
Sjm,
Thank you very much for your explicit explanation. It does make lots sense for me now. I really appreciate your help.
Best wishes
Posted by: Jing | Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 07:54
My response:
A - 2
... stress-related disability ... employees = work-related stress
has doubled = the increase
B - 4
symptoms = effects
physiologically, psychologically = body, behavior
Posted by: Lê Ngọc Anh 1989 | Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 03:18
A.2
B.4
Hi Simon,
Unbelievable!
Just after some days for practice of writing task 2, I can do this exercise easily.
Thank you so much for your work.
Posted by: DN | Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 04:02
A-->2
B-->4
Posted by: Sam Liu | Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 04:15