VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
When we feel anxious, we often give ourselves negative messages like: “I can’t do this”,
“I’m useless” and “I’m going to fail”.
It can be difficult but (23) to replace these with positive thoughts such as:
‘this is just anxiety, it can’t harm me’ and, ‘relax, concentrate - it’s going to be okay’.
Picturing how you’d like things to go can help you feel more (24) Try to
imagine yourself (25) up to an exam feeling confident and relaxed. You turn
over your paper, write down what you do know and come away knowing you tried your best on
the day.
It can sometimes feel like your whole future depends on (26) grades you
get. There can be a lot of pressure for young people to do well in exams which can cause a lot
of stress and anxiety. You might have (27) certain grades or put into a higher
set, and feel if you don’t get the grade you’ll let your teachers or parents on.
Remember, exams are important – but they’re not the only way to a successful future. Lots
of people go success in life without doing well in school exams.
| 23. A. afford 24. A. positive 25. A. to turn | B. allow B. negative B. turning | C. let C. tense C. turn | D. try D. stressful D. turned |
| 26. A. why | B. when | C. what | D. how |
| 27. A. been predict | B. predicted | C. be predicted | D. been predicted |
24. A. positive
25. A. to turn
B. negative
B. turning
C. tense
C. turn
D. stressful
D. turned