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PROBLEMS
Alice:Yesterday, at the beginning of the chemistry exam, I spent more time on a difficult question than I intended. When I saw the others turning to the next page, I became so nervous that I couldn’t even work out simple questions. I really want to know how to control myself in exams. Could you give me some advice?
Rob:I am trying to review for my exams, but it is hard to concentrate for long. I sit on the bed with my books, but then I lie down and fall asleep. And my parents ask me to do things or my friends call, so I give up studying. I am starting to panic. What should I do?
Lara:I get good marks at school, so my friends all want to copy my homework. But I spend a lot of time working while they are having fun. It is not fair, and I am getting fed with this situation. But how do I tell them they can’t copy my work—I don’t want to lose my friends.Help!
ADVICE
Concentrate on the exam.Don’t daydream or be distracted by the other test takers. Some students do exams quickly, but this doesn’t necessarily mean they get all questions right. Just stick to(坚持）your own pace!
21. Which of the following piece of advice might be helpful to Alice?
A. Do exams quickly. B. Work at her own pace.
C. Have a regular routine. D. Avoid cheating in the exam.
22. Why is Lara very angry with her friends?
A. Because they want to copy her homework.
B. Because they often have fun without her.
C. Because they take her homework back home.
D. Because they distract her during the exam.
23. Where are the texts most probably taken from?
A. An English dictionary. B. A science magazine.
C. A business newspaper. D. A student magazine.
