Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word

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 that: “I can’t do this”, “I’m useless”, and “I’m going to fail”. It can be difficult but (24)______ 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 (25)_____. Try to imagine yourself (26)_______ 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 appear that your whole future depends on what grades you get. There can be a lot of pressure (27)________young people to do well in exams which can cause a lot of stress and anxiety.

Remember that exams are important, but they are not the only way to a successful future. Lots of people achieve success in life without doing well at school.

24.

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

25.

A. tense            B. stressed           C. positive             D. negative

26.

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

27.

 A. on               B. for                     C. about                  D. of