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.
Answers
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1. C 2. A 3. Achievable goals 4. B 5. B 6. False
Glossary
Addictive - So enjoyable that you do not want to stop.
Social media - Social media is defined by websites, apps and social games that connect people to each other through the sharing of pictures, thoughts, ideas, articles, and other content.
ChatGPT - An Artificial Intelligence chatbot released in November 2022.
Isolate - Staying alone or away from others.
Anxiety - A feeling of unease or worry. It can be mild or very severe.
Resilience - The quality of toughness and flexibility that enables you to bounce back after setbacks.
Stoics - Stoicism is a philosophy that originated in the ancient world and still has many adherents today. Stoics seek to control their emotions and preserve their happiness in the face of adversity.
Reframe - Think about something in a new or different way.
Instinct - The way people or animals naturally react or behave in a situation.