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Some students get so nervous before a test, they do poorly even if they know the material. Sian Beilock has studied these highly anxious test-takers.

Sian Beilock: “They start worrying about the consequences. They might even start worrying about whether this exam is going to prevent them from getting into the college they want. And when we worry, it actually uses up attention and memory resources. I talk about it as your cognitive horsepower that you could otherwise be using to focus on the exam.”

Professor Beilock and another researcher, Gerardo Ramirez, have developed a possible solution. Just before an exam, highly anxious test-takers spend ten minutes writing about their worries about the test.

Sain Beilock: “What we think happens is when students put it down on paper, they think about the worst that could happen and they reappraise the situation. They might realize it’s not as bad as they might think it was before and, in truth, it prevents these thoughts from appearing suddenly when they’re actually taking a test.”

The researchers tested the idea on a group of twenty anxious college students. They gave them two short math tests. After the first one, they asked the students to either sit quietly or write about their feelings about the upcoming second test.

The researchers added to the pressure. They told the students that those who did well on the second test would get money. They also told them that their performance would affect other students as part of a team effort.

Professor Beilock says those who sat quietly scored an average of twelve percent worse on the second test. But the students who had written about their fears improved their performance by an average of five percent.

Next, the researchers used younger students in a biology class. They told them before final exams either to write about their feelings or to think about things unrelated to the test.

Professor Beilock says highly anxious students who did the writing got an average grade of B+, compared to a B- for those who did not.

Sain Beilock: “What we showed is that for students who are highly test-anxious, who’d done our writing intervention, all of a sudden there was no relationship between test anxiety and performance. Those students most prone to worry were performing just as well as their classmates who don’t normally get nervous in these testing situations.”

But what if students do not have a chance to write about their fears immediately before an exam or presentation? Professor Beilock says students can try it themselves at home or in the library and still improve their performance.

Title: Overcoming test 1.______________

Problem

Some students get nervous before a test, so they can’t do 2. __________ even if they know the material.

Reason

3.__________ about the consequences 4._________ them their attention and memory resources.

Solution

Write down their worries to 5.________ the negative thoughts appearing suddenly.

Results of the researches

College students: 6._______ with those sitting quietly, students writing about their fears improved their performance.

Younger students: highly anxious students who did the writing instead of 7._______ things unrelated to the test got 8. _______ grades.

9.___________ ways to solve the problem

If students have no 10.________ to write about their fears immediately, they can try it themselves at home or in the library.

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With the summer holiday just around the corner,it seems like everybody is busy planning their vacations.Here are some tips that can help you enjoy your holiday without emptying your pocket.

Travel off-season

Go to your desired destination while the demand is low and take advantage of huge discounts.During the peak season,the hotel and flight prices increase quickly,and you’ll likely spend more of your vacation time standing in line due to the rush of tourists.1.

2.

Websites can help you find discount hotel rooms.Look for places that do not charge extra for children if they use the existing bedding.Stay with the locals.If you and your family are going,to stay for a longer period,renting a small apartment is a good choice.

Eat like a local

Why eat at big chain restaurants when you can experience something new? Planning your meals is another way to reduce your travel costs.During your family trip,try new food where“the locals eat. 3. For smaller meals and snacks,avoid restaurants and try street food or other takeout.

Don’t hesitate to bargain

Tourist-heavy places are known for overcharging for just,about everything.Clothes,travel goodies,souvenirs,etc.are very expensive at these places.For this reason;you shouldn’t feel ashamed to ask for bargains.4.

Choose local transportation

As a tourist,avoid taking taxis.Whenever possible,since? They are expensive. 5. If you are planning to stay for a while,you can consider renting a car.Hiring a car is much easier than carrying your bags everywhere if you are moving around a lot.

A.Save on hotels.

B.Surf the Internet while traveling.

C.Therefore,avoid buying anything there.

D.So it's best to find out when the off-season starts.

E.This will not only save money,but offer you a new and different experience.

F.Bargain hard to get the best price.

G.Instead,take buses,railways or subways,which are always cheaper.

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Long, long ago, there was a small village. This village had a(an) tradition. At the beginning of every year, any boy who had reached the age of majority (成年) was given land and money to build a home. The boy had to his home before winter. If his home failed to endure(忍耐) the cold weather in winter, the villagers could not him in any way.

One , Paul and Marc reached their majority. They their land and money and decided to search nearby villages for ideas on building their homes. In each village, they found the nicest and talked to the owners. Each owner gladly offered .

After Marc saw several homes, he the best ideas and went back to his own land. Paul, , continued collecting more ideas. Soon he had so many great ideas that he began to some of them. But he always believed he could find even better ideas in the next village.

Marc began building his home. He had several false starts, his home gradually rose from his land. By fall, Marc had finished his home. It wasn't perfect, but it was strong and he could it later. Paul enjoyed all the beautiful homes and with home owners. The first snow came and Paul, realizing he was running out of time, back to his land. He built the best home he could in the time he had, but it was . The first winter storm destroyed his home and he froze to .The villagers mourned for him.

Marc the winter. Each year, Marc searched for other good ideas he could use to make his own home look better. He became a leader in the village, a family, and lived a happy, content life.

We all build and improve our own mental homes. It's and fun for us to search for ideas from other mental home owners, but we only improve our own mental home if we actually the best ideas.

1.A. strange B. hopeful C. good D. reasonable

2.A. find B. run C. complete D. buy

3.A. help B. encourage C. scold D. persuade

4.A. winter B. summer C. autumn D. spring

5.A .exchanged B. received C. recognizedD. won

6.A. girls B. jobs C. houses D. presents

7.A. rooms B. drinks C. attention D. advice

8.A .expected B. gathered C. created D. understood

9.A. similarly B. finally C. however D. therefore

10.A. forget B. believe C. replace D. doubt

11.A. because B. although C. but D. so

12.A. repair B. rebuild C. sell D. improve

13.A. conversations B. achievements C. struggles D. arguments

14.A. drove B. rushed C. flew D. moved

15.A. weak B. funny C. small D. amazing

16.A. blindness B. death C. sadness D. disease

17.A. experienced B. hated C. survived D. spent

18.A. brought B. earned C. contacted D. raised

19.A. slow B. easy C. dangerous D. special

20.A. realize B. bring C. collect D. apply

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