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Biletul Nr. 2: Bacalaureat 2005

The text discusses the concept of stress in modern life, highlighting that while stress is often viewed negatively, some experts argue it is essential for survival as it prepares the body to respond to emergencies. The document suggests that rather than suppressing stress through medication or relaxation techniques, individuals should learn to harness it for their benefit. It emphasizes the need for a shift in perspective regarding stress management.

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Biletul Nr. 2: Bacalaureat 2005

The text discusses the concept of stress in modern life, highlighting that while stress is often viewed negatively, some experts argue it is essential for survival as it prepares the body to respond to emergencies. The document suggests that rather than suppressing stress through medication or relaxation techniques, individuals should learn to harness it for their benefit. It emphasizes the need for a shift in perspective regarding stress management.

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Bacalaureat 2005

Biletul Nr. 2
1. Read the text below and do the following tasks:
a. state the central idea of the fragment;
b. explain how, according to some specialists, stress is
fundamental to our survival;
c. express your opinion regarding the ideas in the text.

Our times have been characterized as The Age of Stress. Our lives are more
stressful than those of any other age - a combination of increased workloads, job
insecurity, rapid social change and unrelenting technological progress.
But now comes the backwash. A growing band of academics, doctors and
psychologists believe that stress is not always bad. They argue that stress
arousal - where the body produces a burst of adrenaline - is not only good for us,
it is fundamental to our survival. The stress response helps the mind and body to
respond quickly in emergencies. Animals and human beings use the mechanism
to meet hostile conditions on the planet.
Nobody is denying the problems of everyday existance, but the new board
of specialists warn the me current-method dealing with them are inadequate and
often dangerous. Instead of trying to manage the stress response with drugs or
relaxation techniques, they argue, we should really be exploiting it and turning it
to our advantage.
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2. Tourism can be a blessing or a curse. Explain and give


examples to support your ideas.

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