Karpyuk 11 Being a Student

Match each word with its definition.

Everyone gets a bit         [nervous, annoyed, excited]and anxious before an exam, but better prepared you are, the calmer you'll feel.Even if it seems you've got a lot of material to study, you should not let yourself get           [hopeful, depressed, amazed]. Staying          [worried, upset, cheerful] is very important.If you've planned out a systematic programme, then you have every reason to be         [nervous, hopeful, amazed] about passing with a good mark.If, on the other hand, you've left everything until the last minute, then you should be         [annoyed, worried, excited].In the exam room ask questions if you are          [nervous, confused, annoyed] about anything in relation to the exam procedures. Imagine how            [frustrated, cheerful, excited]you would be if you found out , for example, that you had written one composition and you were supposed to write two. You would be          [cheerful, amazed, annoyed]to discover just how many people misunderstand the instructions, often with disastrous results.If you don't know the answer to a question, try not to get            [nervous, hopeful, frustrated]. Just go on to the next one. It's also not a good idea to get too          [amazed, excited, cheerful] if you get a question you were really hoping for.

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