Quiz 1
Exam
Stress
Stress
is a natural part of being human. It changes how your body works and puts your
mind into different moods. When you’re getting a bit stressed about an exam –
it just means that you really care about the result you will get. That can be a
good thing if it pushes into working extra hard as you try to get a good score.
But it can be bad if you get too worried and the effects of the stress stop you
doing well.
When
exams get too much, the stress can show in your body. You could be showing
signs of stress if you’re feeling tired, ache all over, cry and feel sad, have
panic attacks, have broken sleep, suffer from stomach upsets, have itchy skin
rashes, and are more likely to get colds and the ‘flu’.
Some
tips for dealing with stress are to get plenty of sleep and try to keep your
sleep routine as regular as possible. While studying, take breaks. This keeps
you fresher for longer, so you will learn more. Also, try to leave enough time in
your studies for some fun; it is easier to stay in a good mood. Remember to be
realistic and try not to do too much work each day. If you overdo it, you won’t
take in the facts you’re reviewing.
How
you behave in your private life is important too. Try to eat properly and make
sure your diet includes plenty of fruits and vegetables. Drink juice or water
and avoid too much tea or coffee. Get some exercise. It’s a fantastic stress
fighter and you will feel more relaxed. A healthy state of mind is also
important, so be positive and don’t beat yourself up about things, just chill
out! If you are starting to get stressed, take a bit of time to breathe deeply,
tell yourself how well you are doing, remind yourself that everything is going
to turn out alright, and stand up straight and smile. You will feel better
straight away.
When
you see a question you can’t answer, don’t panic! Just sit back, close your
eyes and take a few deep breaths to calm yourself. Try to relax and, when you
are ready, read the question again or move on to the next one. Remember, it’s
better to write something down than nothing at all!
A. Circle T) True or (F) False
for the following statements
1. Stress
can be a good thing. T F
2. To help
with stress, study for a long time. T F
3. Drink tea
or coffee to stay awake longer. T F
4. If you
don’t know the answer, don’t panic. T F
B. Answer the following
questions.
1. What does
being stressed about an exam mean?
2. How can
stress be bad?
3. What are
some signs of stress?
4. What is
ONE tip to deal with stress?
5. What should
you do if you don’t know the answer?
