One day, many years ago, when I was working as a psychologist（心理學(xué)家）at a children's institution in England, an adolescent boy showed up in the waiting room. I went out there where he was   41 

       Tim wore a black raincoat    42  was buttoned all the way up to his neck(脖子). His face was pale, and he stared at his feet while wringing （扭） his hands nervously(緊張地). He had   43   his father as a baby, and had lived with his mother and grandfather ever since. But the year before he turned 13, his grandfather and mother were killed in a car accident.

       I looked at Tim. He was very   44   and in low spirits . He   45   to talk to me. The first two times we   46  , Tim only sat hunched up （蜷縮） in the chair without saying a word. As he was about to leave after the second visit, I put my hand on his shoulder. He didn't draw  back, but he didn't look at me either.

       "Come back next week, if you like, " I said. I  47  a bit. Then I said, "I know it hurts. "

       He came, and I   48   we play chess. He nodded. After that we played chess every Wednesday afternoon—in   49  and without making any eye contact. It's not easy for me to 50                      

in chess, but I admit that I made sure Tim won once or twice.

       Usually, he arrived earlier, took the chessboard and pieces and set them up before I even got

a（n）  51  to sit down. It seemed as if he enjoyed my   52  . But why did he   53  look at

me?

       "Perhaps he simply needs someone to share his   54   ." I thought.

       One afternoon, Tim took off his raincoat and put it on the back of the chair. While he was setting up the chess pieces, his face seemed more   55  and his motions more lively.

       Some months later, I sat staring at Tim's head,   56   he was bent over the chessboard. I was thinking about how little we knew about the healing （治療） process.   57  , he looked up at me. "It's your   58  ," he said.

       After that day, Tim started talking.

       Maybe I gave Tim something, but I learned a lot from him. He showed me how one without any words can   59   out to another person. All it  60   is a hug, a shoulder to cry on, a friendly touch, a sympathetic nature and an ear that listens.

41．A．walking        B．jumping   C．sitting      D．jogging

42．A．/       B．that   C．on which  D．what

43．A．hated B．found       C．missed      D．lost

44．A．sad    B．mad  C．calm  D．hard

45．A．liked B．a(chǎn)greed      C．refused     D．meant

46．A．talked       B．chatted     C．laughed    D．met

47．A．stopped    B．hesitated(猶豫) C．worried    D．doubted(懷疑)

48．A．invited     B．hoped       C．a(chǎn)dvised     D．a(chǎn)sked

49．A．satisfaction      B．patience    C．silence      D．excitement

50．A．cheat B．move C．play  D．win

51．A．promise    B．invitation  C．order D．chance

52．A．toleration  B．patience    C．company(陪伴)       D．independence

53．A．sometimes       B．never C．often D．ever

54．A．pain  B．secret       C．ideas D．interests

55．A．serious     B．sad    C．a(chǎn)live  D．pale

56．A．since B．until  C．before      D．while

57．A．Suddenly  B．Nervously      C．Strangely      D．Fortunately

58．A．time  B．turn   C．fault  D．way

59．A．figure       B．leave C．bring D．reach

60．A．works             B．gives             C．takes           D．makes

What Makes Anxiety Happen?

Well, because we can't outlaw tests, we might as well figure out how to ease test anxiety. Anxiety is a feeling a person gets when he or she expects something stressful to happen.

______71_____ A kid might think, “What if I forget everything I know?” or “What if the test is too hard?” Too many thoughts like these don't leave much room in your mind to concentrate on remembering the answers to the test questions.

People with test anxiety can also feel stressed out by the physical reaction and think things like “What if I throw up?” or “Oh no, my hands are shaking.”

These thoughts can get the person even more upset, making the anxiety even stronger. Now, the person feels worse and is even more distracted and unable to concentrate.

What Can You Do?

You might be reading this article and saying, “Hey! That sounds just like me!” If so, we’re glad you recognize that this happens to you. ______72_____ Here are some ways to do that;

☆A(yù)sk for help

Talk to your mom or dad, your teacher, or your school guidance counselor (輔導(dǎo)員). Just talking to someone about test anxiety can make you feel better. Describe what happens to you when you're taking a test and these people can help you figure out some solutions. For instance, learning study skills can boost your test-day confidence.

☆______73_____

Pay attention in class. Do your homework.

☆Expect the best

______74_____ Say to yourself, “I studied and I'm ready to do my best.”

☆Block bad thoughts

Watch out for any negative messages (“I'm no good at taking tests” or “I'm going to freak out if I get a bad grade”). These thoughts can make anxiety worse and make it harder for you to do well in the test.

☆A(yù)ccept mistakes

Everyone makes mistakes and be more forgiving of your own mistakes, especially if you prepared for the test and are set to do your best.

☆Take care of yourself

You'll feel your best if you get enough playtime, sleep, and nutritious food. This is important all the time, but be extra-sure you get all three the day before a test.

☆Breathe better

Did you know that breathing exercises can help calm you down? (Just try not to take in too much air because it might make you feel dizzy.) Here is how to do it. ______75_____ Do this two to four times and you just might breathe easier the next time you're taking a test!

A. Breathe in slowly and deeply through your nose, and then breathe out slowly through your mouth.

B. Be prepared

C. Take food and nutrition into consideration.

D. Once you have prepared, think positively.

E. Focusing on the bad things that could happen can make a kid feel more worried.

F. He might often think about what would happen to him.    

G. Now you can start taking steps to lessen your test anxiety.