题目内容
Do you blank out,freeze up or feel so nervous in exams that you have trouble writing answers to questions that you knew just last night? If so,you likely have a case of test anxiety. 1 By recognizing the problem,you are taking the first step towards overcoming it.
Believe it or not,nervousness can sharpen your mind,allowing you to perform more quickly. This is because under stress,the body releases the hormone adrenaline (肾上腺素) ,which prepares it for something important that will happen. However,2 ,loss of appetite before tests,and poor performance. Some people might feel shaky,hot,or even sick.
If you worry a lot or are a perfectionist,you are more likely to have trouble with test anxiety. Those who have prepared poorly for a test or have had negative experiences in taking tests may also experience test anxiety.
When you feel a storm of anxiety coming on,stop what you're doing and make your mind a blank. If possible,actually tell yourself to "STOP"! 3 Then think of being at a place of comfort and let your body relax. As you continue the test,find questions you know the answers to and answer them first. This will help restore your confidence.
Talk to yourself using positive language. Make it a habit to replace each negative thought with a logical reason. For example:"I've studied hard and I know the material,4 ."
Another thing you can do is to learn to accept mistakes. In fact,they can be valuable learning opportunities.
Last but not least,start test preparation early―three to five days ahead of the quiz or test. After all,good study habits and skills― 5 ―will give you the feeling that you are in control.
A. Too much hormone adrenaline is bad for your thinking.
B. too much anxiety can result in sleeplessness
C. so Tm ready to do the best I can
D. But,don't panic.
E. Test anxiety is very horrible.
F. This will get your mind off the stress.
G. for example,time management and notetaking
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考试焦虑其实并不是坏事,但怎样应对考试焦虑症?本文作者将告诉你许多实用方法。
1. D本句承上启下”上文说到你有可能患上考试焦虑症,所以作者先鼓励你不要慌,接着说明:一定的紧张有好处。
2. B考查转折关系。作者用However—词,接着说过度焦虑会带来的问题——过多的紧张会引起失眠,没有胃口等问题。
3. F当感到紧张时,作者建议:停止作答,并设想自己处于一个舒适的环境里,使身心得到放松-. 选项与上文"stop"是顺承关系。
4. C本句是对上文的归纳和总结,上文说道: "...using positive language. Make it a habit to replace each negative thought with a logical reason."所以作者在这里建议用积极的想法给自己鼓励。
5. G考查总分关系。最后作者说要做好考前的准备,例如时间管理、上课记笔记等,只有好好准备才不会导致考试时紧张。