Beating Your Test Anxiety

It’s that time of year again for high school students.   1   Some students may suffer from test anxiety and feel overwhelmed by this pressure-filled schedule. To help manage this anxiety, let’s start with some strategies.

  2   Actually, feeling a little stressed can improve your performance. Encourage yourself with self-statements like “I can handle this”. Use positive imagery to visualize yourself successfully completing the exam.

Furthermore, being well-prepared is the key, so organize your study material and take time over several days, or even weeks, to review it. Avoid cramming (临时抱佛脚) right before the exam, as this can heighten anxiety. In addition to mental preparation, physical well-being is crucial.   3   It can help you strengthen the memories you create during the day.

  4   Budget your time and pace yourself so you have adequate time to finish the test. Don’t skip over directions. Read them carefully! If you get stuck on a question or section, skip and the return to it later. If you are blank about an essay question, just start writing whatever you know.   5  

Finally, after the exam is over, it’s important to reflect on your experience and reward yourself for the changes you have made in your habits. Remember, while testing is an unavoidable part of a student’s life, preparation and calming strategies can turn anxiety into confidence.

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Secondly, prepare your review materials.

Therefore, everyone feels happy and excited.

Before the winter holiday comes the final exam.

Get good sleep, not just the night before the exam.

Firstly, remind yourself that being anxious is normal.

This action can help bring the correct answer to your mind.

Now, let’s discuss how to manage anxiety during the exam.

空格处的该段的主题句。根据下文的内容 “Budget your time and pace yourself so you have adequate time to finish the test. Don’t skip over directions. Read them carefully! If you get stuck on a question or section, skip and the return to it later. If you are blank about an essay question, just start writing whatever you know. (合理安排时间，调整自己的节奏，这样你就有足够的时间完成考试。不要跳过说明。仔细阅读！如果你在一个问题或部分卡住了，跳过，稍后再回来。如果你对一个写作问题一无所知，就开始写你所知道的。)” 可知，该段主要是针对考试的一些策略。所以，G项 “Now, let’s discuss how to manage anxiety during the exam. (现在，我们来讨论一下如何在考试中控制焦虑。)” 可以作为该段的主题句。故选G。