Level : 2nd form
Lesson19: Coping with Exams
Stage one
In pairs:
1) comment on the pictures.
2) Discuss the possible causes of exam stress/anxiety.
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3) Complete the following spidergram appropriately:
Exa
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Task :How do you cope with exams? Fill in the blanks with the words in the box:
blank- failing worried -bother- plan - sitting - panicks - failure - check - cope
spend - passed
1. It isnt always easy to ..with exams.
2. Youd better ..your answers before submitting your test paper.
3. She cant sleep because shes .. about her exams.
4. Suddenly his mind went . And he couldnt remember anything.
5. When .. for a test do not.too much time on one question at the expense of the others.
6. If a student .. before an exam, he risks ... in the exam.
7. Students should know how to .their time while they are revising for their exams.
8. He was delighted when he heard that his sister had her exam.
9. His father was angry with him because of his .in the exam.
10. He says that hes sure that his exam will be easy; he doesnt even to review his lessons.
Stage two
1-
look at the illustrations ( page 104), read the captions and complete the table:
Students names
Paul
Jane
Mary
Andy
Beth
Barbara
Steve
situations
problems
feelings
2- match each caption with the appropriate advice (a) to (g)
3- Fill in the blanks with the right word:
Panic-to work out- check- to bother
a- -------------: verify, control, examine if s. thing is true.
b- --------------: fear, terror.
c- --------------: trouble, upset, worry.
d- --------------: plan , calculate
4Circle the right alternative
My mind has gone blank :
a) Im sleeping.
b) I can concentrate well.
c) I can not remember anything
Language Focus: Advice / Regret/reproach
1- express the sentences differently using the bracketed words:
1. it isnt necessary to turn off the computer in the lab. Its programmed to switch off automatically. ( neednt)
2. If I were you, Id be more serious (had better)
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3. I regret not having revising my lessons last night, but I decided to watch.
( should)
4. Mr Bean looks anxious. Im sure hes worried about his sick mother. (must)
5. I regret not working hard last year.(wish)
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6. Look! Its raining and Mr Johnson is all wet. He regrets having forgetting his umbrella again! (shouldnt)
7. Im glad to help you with the revision any time you ask. (will)
8. You should read the whole test at least once before writing any answer. (ought to)
2- Question (b) page 106
III. Production :
As exams are approaching your teacher asked you to write an article in your school
magazine to give your peers some tips to get ready for them and score good results.
Revision tips
Exam tips