Question

A major source of teenage stress is school exams,and test anxiety is not uncommon. When you recognize your teenager is under stress,how can you help your teenager stay calm before an exam?

Be involved. Parents need to be involved in their teenagers' work. 24       What they look for is your pres?ence―to talk,to cry,or simply to sit with them quietly. Communicate openly with your teenager. Encourage your teenager to express his worries and fears,but don't let him focus on those fears.

Help them get organized. 25       Together,you and your teenager can work out a timetable in which he can study for what he knows will be on the test.

Provide a calm setting. Help your teenager set up a quiet place to study and protect his privacy. Give him a nutritious diet. It's important for your teenager to eat a healthy,balanced diet during exam times to focus and do his best. 26       If this happens,encourage your teenager to eat light meals or sandwiches. A healthy diet,rather than junk food,is best for reducing stress.

27       Persuade your teenager to get some sleep and/or do something active when he needs a real break from studying. Making time for relaxation,fun,and ex?ercise is all important in reducing stress. Help your teen?ager balance his time so that he will feel comfortable tak?ing time out from studying to spend time with friends or rest.

Show a positive attitude.   28       Your panic,anxiety and blame contribute to your teenager's pressure. Make your teenager feel accepted and valued for his efforts. Most importantly,reassure your teenager that things will be all right? no matter what the results are.

   A. Parents' attitudes will dictate their teenagers' emo?tions.

   B. Exam stress can make some teenagers lose their appe?tite.

   C. They will only make the situation worse.

   D. Encourage your teenager to relax.

   E. The best thing is simply to listen.

   F. Help your teenager think about what he has to study and plan accordingly.

   G. Your teenager may also make negative comments about himself.

Answer 1

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