Should resilience be on the curriculum? A new survey has revealed a generation facing anxiety and depression. Some think it is time for schools to take action.
Third of girls say they have anxiety
Generational woes: The top causes of teenage anxiety are personal, while one fifth of teenagers worry "a lot" about political issues such as gang violence, Gaza and climate change. Comprehension quiz
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The word resilience most nearly means:
A: A type of technology
B: The feeling of stress
C: The ability to recover quickly from difficulties
D: A scientific study
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Which word is the closest synonym for impact?
A: Effect
B: Cause
C: Goal
D: Idea
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Find and copy a two-word phrase from the text which means “goals that you are able to complete”.
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According to the article, what has been found to isolate schoolchildren from their friends and family?
A: Doing homework
B: Using ChatGPT
C: Reading books
D: Playing sports
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According to the article, what percentage of 16- and 17-year-old girls say they are suffering from anxiety?
A: One-quarter (25%)
B: One-third (around 33%)
C: Half (50%)
D: Two-thirds (around 66%)
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True or False? According to the article, the ancient Stoics believed that people have no control over their own reactions to the world.
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1. C 2. A 3. Achievable goals 4. B 5. B 6. False
1. C 2. A 3. Achievable goals 4. B 5. B 6. False