Dear Donna, Help! I’m a 15-year-old high school student in New York. In eight months, I’m going to take an entrance exam. To prepare, I’m studying six hours a day. I want to do well, but I’m really stressed these days. I can’t sleep. What should I do? Yours, Mary

 

Dear Mary, Many students around the world have the same problem as you. Here is some advice to help you deal with the stress. Good luck! ◆Make a study plan for yourself, but don’t study too much in one day. You can remember more by studying one hour each day for six days, than six hours in one day. Also, don’t study late at night. ◆Have a rest for 15 to 20 minutes every two hours. Go outside and walk. Doing exercise is a great way to reduce stress. ◆Don’t eat a lot of sugar or drink a lot of coffee. Eat foods high in Vitamin (维生素) B. For example, eggs, milk, green vegetables and rice. These give you energy and help you think more clearly. ◆A study partner (同伴) can help you practice for the test. When you’re worried about the exam, you can talk to your partner. This can reduce stress, too. Yours, Donna

56. What is Mary’s problem?

A．She can’t communicate with others.

B．She can’t study English well.

C．She is so worried and can’t sleep.

D．She can’t pass the exam.

Donna thinks Mary’s problem is         .

A．funny	B．serious
C．great	D．common

What does the underlined word “reduce” mean in Chinese?

A．减少

B．排除

C．加强

D．增加

Donna thinks that          can help Mary think more clearly.

A．eating foods high in Vitamin B

B．drinking a lot of coffee

C．eating a lot of sugar

D．studying six hours every day

Which of the following is TRUE according to Donna’s letter?

A．Walking outside can make you remember more.

B．It’s good to tell a study partner about your feeling.

C．It’s necessary to have a rest for 15 to 20 minutes an hour.

D．The best time to study is from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am.