1. Read the title. Why do you think the author is asking the question about stress?
2. n your opinion, what is the answer to the author's question? Explain in your own words.Questions based on paragraphs 1 – 6
3. a Does the writer believe that J.G.Ballard's predictions about modern life were correct?
a. Give an example of evidence that the writer presents to support his opinion on J.G.Ballard's predictions.
a. Give an example of evidence that the writer presents to support his opinion on J.G.Ballard's predictions.
5. What did Alvin Toffler mean when he talked about "future shock"? Explain in your own words.
6. What do you think so far- are we more stressed today? Explain by referring to what you have read so far.
7. Why was Selye's work so important?
8. According to Sadler what were the physical manifestations of stress?
9.Describe one of the examples in paragraphs 8, 9 or 10 to show how researchers think that physical illness is caused by stress.
10.שa. What is the writer’s conclusion and answer to the question “Are we more stressed today?”
b. Look back to your answer in question 6 – do you still agree or have you changed your mind after reading the whole text?
11. Write a summary of the text in ENGLISH by completing the sentences below.
Refer to the text and your answers to the questions.