生活英语情景口语:如何应对压力...

N: how come you're still up? Shouldn't you be asleep by now?
G: I've been having a hard time sleeping lately.
N: as far as I know, insomnia¹ is usually caused by stress. Are you stressed at all?
G: well, I'm really worried about my grades. I didn't think this course would be so stressful.
N: you're a good student. I'm sure you can do well. What you need to do is to relax.
G: you're probably right. I just wish it were that simple. How can I stop feeling so anxious all the time?
N: taking a yoga class or learning some relaxation² techniques can help you cope with your stress.
G: I don't really have time to learn anything new. I need to spend my time studying!
N: you need to take some breaks throughout the day. Studying all day isn’t very usually effective.
G: you’re right. I usually end up starting at my computer or checking my email instead of doing my work for class.
N: besides, it’s not diffciult to learn yoga. In fact, I can teach you a move that’s supposed to help you fall asleep! You just have to sit down like this, bend over and breath in deeply.
G: that’s fantastic. I’m going to go try that out in my room now. good night!
N: good night, sleep tight; don’t let the bed bugs³ bite!
 

1 insomnia   

n.失眠，失眠症

参考例句：

• Worries and tenseness can lead to insomnia.忧虑和紧张会导致失眠。
• He is suffering from insomnia.他患失眠症。

2 relaxation   

n.松弛，放松；休息；消遣；娱乐

参考例句：

• The minister has consistently opposed any relaxation in the law.部长一向反对法律上的任何放宽。
• She listens to classical music for relaxation.她听古典音乐放松。

3 bugs   

adj.疯狂的，发疯的n.窃听器( bug的名词复数 )；病菌；虫子；[计算机]（制作软件程序所产生的意料不到的）错误

参考例句：

• All programs have bugs and need endless refinement. 所有的程序都有漏洞，都需要不断改进。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• The sacks of rice were swarming with bugs. 一袋袋的米里长满了虫子。 来自《简明英汉词典》