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 (31)_______ 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 OK. Picturing how you’d like things to go can help you feel more (32)____________ Try to imagine yourself (33)____________ 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 (34)____________ grades you get. There can be a lot of pressure for young people to do well in exams (35)____________  can cause a lot of stress and anxiety. Remember, exams are important – but they’re not the only way to a (36)____________  future. Lots of people go success in life without doing well in school exams.

31. A. afford B. allow C. let D. try

32. A. positive B. negative C. tense D. stressful

33. A. to turn B. turning C. turn D. turned

34. A. why B. when C. what D. how

35. A. what B. which C. who D. whom