3. Would you like to pass
your exams with flying colours ?
Then follow these tips.
4. Vocabulary
Tip -- намек, совет
to pass an exam with flying colours - успешно сдать экзамен
to prioritise - располагать no степени важности
to interrupt - мешать
key - ключевой, важный
structured - системный, продуманный
confident - уверенный
to be distracted - отвлекаться
background reading - подготовительное чтение [сведения общего
характера, история вопроса и т.п.)
to take in – усваивать, понимать
weighty - важный, сложный
to avoid - избегать
marathon - марафон
to digest - переваривать
drug - лекарство
side effect - побочный эффект
to prescribe - прописывать
caffeine - кофеин
incredible - невероятный, поразительный
5. 1. Get organised: make out a revision
timetable for yourself (the earlier you do
it the better). If you organise your time
properly, the results will be much better.
2. Prioritise your topics.
3. Put all your notes (or books) into some
kind of order.
6. 4. Warn your family and friends that you
are serious: they shouldn't interrupt your
studies.
5. If you come across any key points write
them on separate pieces of paper.
Remember that as long as you approach
your exams in a calm and structured
way, you'll feel more confident about
what you are doing.
7. 6. If you find it difficult to concentrate,
don't study at home where you will be
easily distracted: go to your library
instead.
8. 7. Go with your body clock!
There is a bio-logical rhythm for learning and
it's dif-ferent for different people.
For most of us, the best plan is to take in new
infor-mation in the morning.
But this doesn't apply to everyone. So if you
are slow in the morning, use that time to do
some background reading.
Do the weightier work in the afternoon.
9. 8. Avoid learning marathons — the brain
needs time to 'digest' what has been learnt.
The time for this is 5 to 10 minutes.
So take regular breaks.
9. During the break it is important to exercise the right
side of the brain, because the left side is used during
the learning period.
You should relax in some way.
Listening to music, breathing in fresh air, or looking
at a picture are all ways of using the other side of the
brain.
10. 10. If you don't like to study alone, do it with a friend.
Company makes the process more interesting
and less stressful.
Other people may help you understand something that
you don't.
11. Eat well! Have a proper meal rather than snacks.
11. 12. Don't study too late.
You'll be less ener-getic the next day.
13. Don't take any drugs.
If a drug is strong enough to do you any good, it's strong
enough to have unwanted side effects.
If your doctor prescribes anything, make sure she knows
you have exams.
12. 14. Don't drink too much coffee.
Too much caffeine can make you more nervous.
15. Believe in yourself!
If your mind is full of thoughts such as 'I'm sure I'm
going to fail this exam', or 'What are my parents going
to say?',
you won't do as well as you should.
13. 16. The night before your exam go to bed
early and get a good night's sleep.
17. Relax on the morning of the exam.
Don't try any last minute revision.
Listen to your favourite music instead.
18. Think positively!
You are wonderful, incredible and amazing.
You are going to pass this exam with flying colours.
