Test anxiety is actually a type of performance anxiety. Performance anxiety is that a person feels worried about how he or she will perform, especially when it’s really important. For example, you might feel performance anxiety when you’re trying out for the school band or for the basketball team.

When you’re taking a test, you might feel “butterflies,” a stomachache, or a tension headache. Some people might feel shaky, sweaty, or feel their heart beating quickly as they wait for the test to be given out. A student with really strong test anxiety may even feel he or she might pass out or throw up.

Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Ask other people and you’ll find that just about all people adults or teenagers, feel some anxiety before a test. In fact, a small dose of anxiety can be helpful, keeping you sharp and focused. But when your symptoms（癥狀）take over so that you can’t function or when you’re so anxious that you feel sick, you might not be able to do your best.

Of course, if you didn’t study for the test, you might be worried-and for good reason. That kind of anxiety isn’t as easy to tackle because even if you find a way to  calm down, you still might not know what the tight answers are. When you are prepared for a test and you get a handle on your anxiety, you’ll be ale to let your knowledge shine and score a good grade.

 

55. Which one of the following is NOT the result of test anxiety?

A. Sweaty   B. Nervous.   C. Shaky   D. Calm.

56. We can learn from this passage that _______.

A. a student with strong test anxiety must feel sick

B. actually only a few people feel test anxiety

C. it may be helpful to have a small amount of anxiety

D. if you feel a lot of anxiety you can get a good result

57. You may feel test anxiety if _____.

A. you are not well prepared for the test

B. there is something wrong with your body

C. you are not clever enough to work out all the problems

D. you can’t keep yourself focused all the time

58. Which can be the best title of the passage?

A. Anxiety is useful        B. Performance anxiety

C. All kinds of anxiety    D. Test anxiety

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