Unit 6

Unit 6 WORD LIST also adv. Also means in addition to or too. I like blue, and I also like yellow. automatically adv. If an action happens automatically, it happens without thinking or planning. The man automatically smiled when he thought about his friend. busy adj. A busy person has a lot of things to do. Everyone is busy at the office today. can aux. vCan shows that a person or thing has the ability to do an action. Sad news can make her cry. clear y. To clear is to remove everything from a place. I need to clear my desk because it is too messy. close . To close is to shut something or cover up an opening. The man wanted to close the door tightly. discuss . To discuss is to talk about something with another person. James began to discuss his report with his teacher. feel To feel is to experience an emotion or feeling. The girl must feel happy because it is her birthday today. listen To listen is to pay attention to a sound that you can hear, Lisa wanted to listen carefully to her friend. meet To meet is to come together so that you can talk or do something together. Ken's mother wanted to meet his teacher today.

music n. Music is the sound made by singing or playing musical instruments. The boy makes music by playing a guitar. normal adj. A normal thing is usual and not strange. It is normal to wear school uniforms in private schools. quiet adj. If something is quiet, it does not make much sound. The man told the children to be quiet. relax v. To relax is to rest or do something enjoyable. Nicole likes to relax by reading books. sleep v. To sleep is to rest your mind and body, usually at night in bed. The child goes to sleep in her bedroom at night. stress n. Stress is a strong feeling of worry caused by problems in life, work, etc. Dan has a lot of stress at work. study v. To study is to learn something by reading, memorizing, or going to school. The woman needed a quiet place to study for a big test. talk v. To talk is to say words to express your thoughts, opinions, etc. They went someplace to taik to each other. work v. To work is to do a job that you get paid for. They need to work together to finish an important project. write v. To write is to use a pen or keyboard to make letters and numbers on paper or a screen. I need to write a story for my homework.

Ways to Reduce Stress Everyone experiences stress. Stress is a normal part of life, but too much stress can create health problems. People who are stressed can suffer from headaches, depression, and even heart problems. Whether you are busy studying or working, you need to make sure you have time to relax. One of the best ways to relax and reduce stress is to meditate. First, find a quiet place and sit up straight. Then, close your eyes, clear your mind, and pay attention to your breathing. This practice will make you feel relaxed and happier. It will also help you sleep better at night. Studies show that sleep is very important because that is when your body repairs itself. In addition, being tired can make your stress worse. Another way to relax is to listen to music. Music is a very powerful tool. Listening to slow and quiet music can relax your mind. Listening to fast, lively music can make you feel happy, which will then help you relax and reduce your stress. Some people find that singing along to songs helps take their minds off whatever is giving them stress. If your stress is worrying you, it is best to meet with a friend and talk it out. When you discuss your feelings and problems with someone, you will automatically feel better. At times when you don't feel like talking, you can write instead. Many people find it helpful to keep a journal and record their feelings. Remember that stress is a part of life and that you cannot completely get rid of it. That being said, you need to reduce stress as much as you can. Make time for yourself and try the above suggestions in order to feel relaxed and stay happy and healthy.