B2 Dictation – Managing Stress

Instructions: Listen carefully and write down what you hear. Your teacher will read the passage aloud.

(Teacher’s Script – 15 Sentences):

Stress is something everyone experiences, but it affects people differently.

If you manage stress well, you can stay productive and healthy.

Many people feel anxious when they have too much work or too little rest.

Lack of sleep can cause your mood to change and reduce focus.

Experts say that if you exercise regularly, you will feel better.

Mindfulness and breathing exercises can also reduce anxiety.

If I had known how helpful meditation was, I would have started earlier.

You should find out what triggers your stress and try to avoid it.

Keeping a daily routine might help you stay balanced.

Some people have their stress levels checked by a doctor.

If your job causes stress, consider asking for help or adjusting your schedule.

I had my therapist recommend a book on coping techniques.

If I had more time, I would go for a walk every morning.

Stress won’t disappear completely, but it can be controlled.

You’ll feel more in control if you take care of your body and mind.