6.How to Relieve Exam Stress
Exam time is here and stress levels are up.You're stuck indoors hitting the books,writing papers,and preparing projects.With the importance of exams,it is understandable that you feel stressed.When faced with something stressful,your body reacts.(36)G.
Yes.You Can!
Believe in yourself that you can pass the exam.Don't focus on how bad it would be for you if you performed poorly.Instead,focus on how good it would be when you did well.
(37)E.Don't let it get into a panic,though.Just c1ose your eyes and take long slow breaths.Doing so will calm your nerves and help you get back your focus.
Don't Cram for Exams
Research has shown that cramming(临时突击)at the last minute for exerts is not efficient.It only adds more stress to your body and mind for lack of sleep and poor nutrition.
Instead of cramming,review your notes,read or do what you would normally do for a test.You have already mastered all the knowledge you need.(38)B.A rested body and a sharp mind will put you in a good state.
Keep a Normal Life
One of the best ways you can relieve the stress of exams is to keep a normal life.After studying you should reward yourself.(39)F.It will do wonders to relieve your stress,but be sure to get back in time and get a good night's sleep.
Eat Well and Exercise
Food is energy for the brain,so be sure to eat well.Energy drinks are NOT food.Try brain foods such as bananas,other fruits and foods high in carbon.
Exercise is also a great way to relieve stress.Shooting basketball with friends or working out at the gym will help raise your energy and reduce stress.(40)C
A.They will be over soon!
B.So try to get a good night's sleep.
C.Even a walk around campus will raise your energy level.
D.You can build your body in various ways.
E.It's normal to feel nervous before and during an exam.
F.Go out with friends to get a good meal.
G.You just need to understand this is a normal reaction and take steps to deal with it.
分析 本文主要讲述了如何缓解考试压力.当面对压力时,你的身体会做出反应,这是正常的现象.文章中作者主要提了四点建议:1、相信你可以;2、考前不要做临时突击;3、保持正常的生活;4、吃好并运动.
解答 36.G 细节理解题.前一句说When faced with something stressful,your body reacts.当面对压力时,你的身体会做出反应.可知选项G最符合语境,"你只需要知道这是一种正常的反应,采取措施应对就行".故选G.
37.E 细节推理题.后一句说Don't let it get into a panic,though.不要让它陷入恐慌之中.可知此处指的是面临某种情境时,选项E最符合语境,"在考前和考试中感到紧张是正常的".故选E.
38.B 细节理解题.前文讲到不要做考前临时突击,下文讲的是休息所带来的好处.可知选项B最符合语境,"尝试晚上睡一个好觉".故选B.
39.F 细节理解题.前一句说After studying you should reward yourself.在学习之后你应该犒赏自己一下.可知此处指的是进行某种身心愉悦的活动,选项F最符合语境,"和朋友一起出去好好吃一顿".故选F.
40.C 逻辑推理题.前文讲述了运动对于缓解压力的作用,选项C"甚至在校园散散步也能改善你的精神状态."进一步补充说明运动对于缓解压力的作用.故选C.
点评 七选五是一类完成性阅读.在题型上与完型填空很类似.解题时,要在理解文章整体的情况下,充分考虑语境和空格前后的句子,注意句子之间的逻辑关系,尤其要学会把握信息词(选项中出现的与文章中相同或相近的词),快速准确的选出最符合文章原意的答案.