Question

【题目】 Exam season can bring on levels of stress and burnout that can hinder your studies. 【1】

1. Take regular breaks and schedule in fun things to look forward to

Even the most intense exam timetables will allow a little time for a study break. 【2】 Go out for dinner with friends, go to the cinema, attend a gig, anything that you like doing in your spare time that will take your mind off exams. Spending a little time away from the books will leave you feeling more refreshed and relaxed the next time you revise.

2. Exercise and get outdoors

Easily one of the most frustrating things about exam season is that it seems to occur just as the weather brightens up. Use this to your advantage and go out for a walk, or a run, or head to the gym or swimming pool. 【3】

3. Don’t (always) listen to others

【4】 While it is helpful to discuss topics with fellow students and often to revise together, try not to compare other people’s revision to your own. Chances are you’re doing just fine, and listening to other people talk about what they’ve learnt will only stress you out and may make you feel like you aren’t progressing as well as them.

4. 【5】

If the stress gets to a point where it is overwhelming, and is affecting your day-to-day life, try and speak to someone about it. Open up to a family member or a friend about the pressure you feel. You’ll be amazed to know that you aren’t alone in feeling like this.

A.Speak to someone

B.You can speak to people about your concerns

C.As the old saying goes: “comparison is the thief of joy”.

D.Here are some handy tips on how to manage your anxiety.

E.This can include 20-minute breaks during your revision day.

F.Plus, if they themselves are stressed this can rub off on to you

G.Besides keeping you healthy, exercise can help to make you more productive while revising.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】D

【2】E

【3】G

【4】C

【5】A

【解析】

这是一篇说明文。考试季节会带来一定程度的压力和倦怠，从而阻碍你的学习。本文介绍了四条在准备考试前如何控制焦虑的有用建议。

【1】

本空为第一段最后一句，有启示下文的作用，结合后文主要介绍了四条控制焦虑的建议，故D选项“这里有一些关于如何控制焦虑的有用建议”符合上下文语境。故选D。

【2】

根据空前的Even the most intense exam timetables will allow a little time for a study break.可知，即使是最紧张的考试时间表也会给你一点学习休息的时间。由此可知，本句是在说再紧张的考试时间表也会有休息的时间，所以本空应填入与“休息”有关的句子。故E选项“这可以包括复习时的20分钟休息时间”符合上下文语境。故选E。

【3】

根据本段小标题 Exercise and get outdoors(锻炼以及走到户外)以及上文Easily one of the most frustrating things about exam season is that it seems to occur just as the weather brightens up. Use this to your advantage and go out for a walk, or a run, or head to the gym or swimming pool.可知，考试季节最令人沮丧的事情之一就是它似乎很容易发生在天气转晴的时候。利用这一点，出去走走，跑步，或者去健身房或游泳池。由此可知，本段主要在说运动对改善考试前的焦虑的好处，所以此处应填入与锻炼的好处有关的句子。故G选项“除了保持身体健康，锻炼还能让你在复习时更有效率”符合上下文语境。故选G。

【4】

根据空后的While it is helpful to discuss topics with fellow students and often to revise together, try not to compare other peoples' revision to your own.可知，虽然和同学们讨论一些话题并经常一起复习是很有帮助的，但是尽量不要拿别人和你自己的复习做比较。由此可知，此处是在说最好不要和别人比较，这可能会让你觉得自己没有别人复习的好。所以本空应填入与比较的坏处有关的句子。故C选项“俗话说：‘攀比是快乐的小偷’”符合上下文语境。故选C。

【5】

分析本空所在位置可知，此处应填入小标题。根据最后一段第一句If the stress gets to a point where it is overwhelming, and is affecting your day-to-day life, try and speak to someone about it.可知，如果压力已经到了无法承受的程度，并且正在影响你的日常生活，可以试着和别人谈谈。由此可知，本段是在说如果压力过大了，可以通过和别人谈话的方式来缓解压力。故A选项“和某人说话”符合上下文语境。故选A。