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Preparing for Exams
ОглавлениеLisa and her friend Kate were sitting at a coffee shop, discussing the upcoming exams. It was just a week before finals, and they both had a lot of studying to do. Lisa felt a little stressed, while Kate seemed much more relaxed.
– Hey, Kate! How are you feeling about the exams?
– Honestly, I’m a bit nervous, but I’ve been preparing for weeks. How about you?
– I’m stressed out! I feel like I don’t know enough. I haven’t even started studying properly yet.
– Don’t worry, Lisa. It’s normal to feel nervous. You still have time to study. Just plan your schedule.
Lisa looked at Kate, hoping to get some advice.
– What’s your secret? How do you prepare so well?
– Well, I make a study plan. I break everything into smaller tasks and set specific goals for each day.
– That sounds like a good idea. I usually just study the night before, but I always end up cramming too much at once.
– Cramming might help in the short term, but it’s not a good strategy for long-term success. You need to give yourself time to understand the material.
– I see. How do you stay focused during your study sessions?
– I use a technique called the Pomodoro method. You study for 25 minutes and then take a 5-minute break. After four sessions, you take a longer break. It helps me stay focused and avoid burnout.
– That sounds interesting! I’ll try it out. Do you also review your notes every day?
– Yes, I try to review my notes at least once a day. It helps me keep the information fresh in my mind.
– I think I’ll start doing that too. Thanks for the tips, Kate!
– No problem, Lisa. You’ll do great! Just stay organized, and don’t forget to take care of yourself. Sleep is important too!
Later that evening, Lisa decided to start making a study plan. She divided her subjects into manageable chunks and set goals for each day. She also promised herself to get plenty of rest and avoid staying up too late.
The next day, she felt more confident and ready to tackle her exams.
Useful Phrases and Expressions
How are you feeling about the exams? – Как ты себя чувствуешь насчет экзаменов?
I’m a bit nervous. – Я немного нервничаю.
I feel stressed out. – Я чувствую стресс.
I haven’t even started studying properly yet. – Я даже еще не начала нормально учиться.
Don’t worry, you still have time. – Не переживай, у тебя еще есть время.
It’s normal to feel nervous. – Это нормально – чувствовать нервозность.
Make a study plan. – Составь план подготовки.
Break everything into smaller tasks. – Разбей все на более мелкие задания.
Set specific goals for each day. – Устанавливай конкретные цели на каждый день.
I always end up cramming. – Я всегда в итоге зубрю в последнюю минуту.
Cramming is not a good strategy. – Зубрежка – это не лучший подход.
You need to give yourself time to understand the material. – Тебе нужно дать себе время на понимание материала.
I use the Pomodoro method. – Я использую метод Помодоро.
Stay focused and avoid burnout. – Оставайся сосредоточенной и избегай выгорания.
Review your notes every day. – Пересматривай свои заметки каждый день.
Sleep is important. – Сон важен.
Stay organized. – Будь организованным.
You’ll do great! – Ты справишься!
Exercises
Exercise 1: Fill-in-the-Blanks
Fill in the blanks with the correct phrases from the list:
____, you still have time to study.
____, I feel stressed because I haven’t started studying yet.
I always end up ____ the night before the exam.
You need to give yourself time to ____ the material.
____, you’ll do great in the exams!
Exercise 2: Matching
Match the English phrases with their Russian translations:
I’m a bit nervous.
Make a study plan.
I feel stressed out.
Stay focused.
Review your notes.
a) Оставайся сосредоточенным.
b) Я немного нервничаю.
c) Пересматривай свои заметки.
d) Я чувствую стресс.
e) Составь план подготовки.
Exercise 3: Translate from Russian to English:
Я нервничаю из-за экзаменов.
Я всегда начинаю учиться в последнюю минуту.
Ты можешь помочь мне с планом подготовки?
Ты должна отдохнуть перед экзаменом.
Я постараюсь сосредоточиться на учебе.
Answer Key
Exercise 1:
Don’t worry
I feel stressed out.
cramming
understand
You’ll do great!
Exercise 2:
1 – b
2 – e
3 – d
4 – a
5 – c
Exercise 3:
I’m nervous about the exams.
I always start studying at the last minute.
Can you help me with the study plan?
You should rest before the exam.
I’ll try to focus on studying.