Say, what other facts about your college that are not mentioned in the text you know.

20. Read the text:

A Student’s Guide to Exam Stress

1. Stress is difficult to define but most of us know it when we experience it. We may have mental symptoms: panic, feeling trapped or overwhelmed. Or there may be physical symptoms: sweating palms, butterflies, headaches, breathlessness or sleeplessness.

2. Stress can cause us to feel overwhelmed and powerless to tackle the very things that are causing the stress in the first place. So make a careful written plan and the problems will seem less overwhelming. Ticking off each thing as you do it will help you feel there is light at the end of the tunnel.

3. When you are writing your revision plan, make sure you include some time off – exactly an hour or whatever – before you go back to work. Look forward to your time off and do something pleasant in it. Work out little treats and rewards for yourself as you tick off each thing on your plan. The treats can be simple: an ice cream, half an hour listening to your personal stereo, or walking the dog.

4. Easier said than done, I know, but exercise is one of the best ways of relaxing: it’s the natural way to deal with adrenaline and similar hormones that are rushing around your body. A walk will help; a quick swim or half an hour of tennis or another game is even better.

5. Don’t drink endless cups of tea or coffee although caffeine is a stimulant it will eventually only make you more tense and nervy. Don’t try to go without sleep – sleep is a natural way of relieving stress. Don’t be tempted to use alcohol or other drugs to relieve stress. They create more problems than they solve.

21. Choose a heading for each section of the Guide:

· Time Off

· Action Kills Worry

· Recognize the symptoms

· Things to Avoid

· Learn How to Relax

22. Answer the following questions:

1. What are the symptoms of a stress?

2. Have you noticed any of them on yourself?

3. Can you say which symptoms are more characteristic to you: mental or physical?

4. Have you ever written the plan of your action during the exams?

5. Is it important to include time off in such a plan?

6. What can one do to relax?

7. What thins must you avoid?

8. Do you find the Guide to be useful?

9. Are there any instructions you use in your own practice?

10. What will you choose for yourself?

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