Prime Time 7, Coursebook plus Semester Self-checks

Writing: Coping with stress A friend of yours has sent you the e-mail below. Since you really like this friend a lot you send a supportive e-mail back immedialtely. Re.: Stress Reply Reply to All Forward I think I’m in a situation where everything gets worse and worse. The English exam is next week and I  haven’t done my revision yet because I just can’t sit down and do it. There is so much noise at home and my little brother keeps disturbing me, but I’m the only person who can look after him, as you know. Mum and dad only come home in the evenings. I have even thought of giving up. The pressure is simply too big. In your e-mail you should: • outline his/her previous achievements • suggest how to start working • discuss steps to improve the situation altogether Write around 250 words . 2  Can express news and views effectively in writing, and relate to those of others. (B2) Language in use: Exam stress Read the text about how to cope with exam stress. Some words are missing. Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for each gap (1–7). Put a cross ( ✘ ) in the correct box. The first one (0) has been done for you. Many students are worried …  0  the thought of exams. Sometimes this worry can even develop into the kind of fear which …  1  performance. Therefore it is important to approach exams in a way that helps to build confidence. The first step is …  2  preparation. If revision is planned and started …  3  , there is no need for last-minute panic. Late nights are no help whatsoever. …  4  , tired students simply put themselves at a disadvantage. The day of the exam itself is a time for organisation and control. That includes having a good breakfast as well as arriving at the venue on time, with the correct equipment. Once the exam starts, there is a natural temptation to begin writing immediately. Taking time to read the questions carefully, however, will greatly improve the …  5  a good result. Unsurprisingly, waiting for that result can also cause nervous tension. Worried speculation does not always lead to realistic …  6  , however, and the best way to avoid such concern is to follow the …  7  given above. Grades are actually often better than imagined, and as long as students have done their best, no one can ask for more. 0 A for B through C by ✘ D in 1 A effects B affects C involves D supports 2 A sensitive B sense C sensible D feeling 3 A on time B over time C at times D in time 4 A As a contrast B Contrarily C Contrasting D On the contrary 5 A options of B chances of C chancery of D choice of 6 A conclusions B developments C basics D clues 7 A advice B choice C opportunity D chances 3  79 Nur zu Prüfz ecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv