I worry before exams, but when actually faced____ an exam task I usually manage to concentrate and do well.
with
Today we’re revising the unit on the events leading___ to World War I.
up
I want to brush up ____my German before going to Austria.
on
All students had to sign a document which set ____their rights and obligations.
out
I looked at the exam paper and I realised I was completely ____of my depth.
out
I remember a student in my class who was always late and used to ______up the strangest excuses.
invent
take
cook
Ever since I remember, adults have been_____ it into us that school results are the most important thing in life.
telling
insisting
hammering
I’m afraid of speaking in public; I have to ______ up all my courage to even give a presentation in class.
summon
collect
use
We’ve been studying so hard; let’s go out tonight to ______ up a little.
relax
lighten
amuse
You don’t understand how I feel. You’ve always _____through exams without any difficulty.
sailed
swum
rushed
It wasn’t easy to calm her down – she was a b_____ e of nerves.
bundle
You’ll find it easier to relax if you keep things in p________ e
perspective
I’d revised that topic thoroughly, but when the examiner asked me the first question my mind just went b_____ k.
blank
When the reporter returned home from the war zone, his family felt as if a w_____ t had been lifted.
weight
With the right attitude, exams don’t have to make you a nervous w_____ k.
wreck
With exams _____, everyone is under a lot of stress.
looming
pounding
regurgitaning
