A. REST B. RELIEVE C. RELAX D. RESTRAIN IV. READ THROUGH T...

10: A. rest

B. relieve

C. relax

D. restrain

IV. Read through the following text and then choose the best phrase given below, to fill each of the

gaps. Write one letter (A-I) in each of the numbered gaps. Some of the suggested answers do not fit

at all. (0) has been done for you (1p).

Every teacher knows that not all students are good examinees. Some are too tense, become over-

anxious or too stressed and then perform below expectations just when it matters most.

Teachers try to help by compensating, believing that if they boost a student‟s academic

So, last year, (0) ____I____, I completely rewrote the Business Studies Revision Course at this

secondary school. The central idea of the course is to treat the examination as an event, a challenge, a

performance, much like a sports match, a drama production, or perhaps a major music concert,

(1)

________ and very definitely on the public stage. The idea is to show that the exam is not a test, but an

opportunity to show how good the candidate is.

The objective is to improve students‟ final performance

(2)

________, control and ability to

cope. The theme of „total preparation for performance‟ teaches them that

(3) ________ are obviously

important, they are only two of the five skills required, the others being coping strategies, mental skills

and management skills. These additions give a new dimension

(4)

________, increasing enjoyment

and motivation. They widen a student‟s focus and help to convince some of the less confident students

that there are many ways in which they can actively contribute towards their (5) ________.

A those not mattering so much B self-confidence and self-esteem

C by increasing self-confidence D relying on my expertise alone

E to a student‟s revision F but a real desire

G while knowledge and examination techniques H but bigger and more important

I drawing on my teaching experience and sports psychology skills

PART FIVE: WRITING (6 points)

I. Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that the second sentence has the same meaning

as the first one (2p)