Turning Finals Week into Something ManageableCollege finals week is round the corner. No matter how many times you've been through it, it is underline(a major pain in the neck). With a little time planning, it can be turned into something manageable.Plan Your ScheduleSpend a few minutes writing down everything you need to do in your calendar, from doing laundry and sleeping to writing papers and studyingTime has a tendency to slip away during finals week, so plan and keep track of it as best you can. In most college classes, good grades depend on your finals week performance. Don’t let weeks of hard work go to waste because you didn’t budget your time well.Set Reasonable ExpectationsBe realistic when it comes to planning your schedule. Allocate time to sleep, get some exercise, eat well and just hang out.Your brain needs a break from studying, so let it relax by hanging out with friends, surfing the Internet, or just mentally checking out for a while.Take Care of Yourself PhysicallyFight a cold. Get enough sleep so that you can be mentally sharp. Make sure you are at your physical best if you hope to perform at your mental best.Eat Well and Get ExerciseYou don’t need to visit a doctor to know how you feel when you’ve had a good breakfast, a respectable lunch, sensible snacks, and a smart dinner.Utilize the Resources That Are Available to YouForm a study group of your own to get some study partners and to help each other. Talk to your teachers and have them go over the material you’re studying or any other material you want to do well on during finals.If your dorm is too noisy, head for the library. Take advantage of your college library.It makes you a wise student to plan well for one of the most difficult weeks of the semester.1. The phrase “a pain in the neck” in the second sentence of Para. 1 may refer to ________.A. a feeling of sadnessB. a difficult thing to doC. a pain in the bodyD. suffering from neck pain2. The first thing for college students to do when planning the finals week is ________.A. to write down everything they need to doB. to set expectations for their final examsC. to allocate time to sleep, exercise, eat and hang outD. to take care of themselves physically3. What attitude should college students have towards the expectations set for the final exams?A. Imaginative attitude.B. Romantic attitude.C. Realistic attitude.D. Successful attitude.4. According to the passage, how can college students be mentally sharp in their studies and in their exams?A. Have a good breakfast.B. Plan their schedule very carefully.C. Get enough time to sleep.D. Keep mentally healthy.5. What does the author of the passage mainly tell us?A. Eating well is very important during the finals week.B. Getting exercise in the last week of the semester.C. Using available resources is advisable in the finals week.D. Planning well helps to go through the finals week smoothly.

Turning Finals Week into Something Manageable College finals week is round the corner. No matter how many times you've been through it, it is \underline{a major pain in the neck}. With a little time planning, it can be turned into something manageable. Plan Your Schedule Spend a few minutes writing down everything you need to do in your calendar, from doing laundry and sleeping to writing papers and studying Time has a tendency to slip away during finals week, so plan and keep track of it as best you can. In most college classes, good grades depend on your finals week performance. Don’t let weeks of hard work go to waste because you didn’t budget your time well. Set Reasonable Expectations Be realistic when it comes to planning your schedule. Allocate time to sleep, get some exercise, eat well and just hang out. Your brain needs a break from studying, so let it relax by hanging out with friends, surfing the Internet, or just mentally checking out for a while. Take Care of Yourself Physically Fight a cold. Get enough sleep so that you can be mentally sharp. Make sure you are at your physical best if you hope to perform at your mental best. Eat Well and Get Exercise You don’t need to visit a doctor to know how you feel when you’ve had a good breakfast, a respectable lunch, sensible snacks, and a smart dinner. Utilize the Resources That Are Available to You Form a study group of your own to get some study partners and to help each other. Talk to your teachers and have them go over the material you’re studying or any other material you want to do well on during finals. If your dorm is too noisy, head for the library. Take advantage of your college library. It makes you a wise student to plan well for one of the most difficult weeks of the semester. 1. The phrase “a pain in the neck” in the second sentence of Para. 1 may refer to ________. A. a feeling of sadness B. a difficult thing to do C. a pain in the body D. suffering from neck pain 2. The first thing for college students to do when planning the finals week is ________. A. to write down everything they need to do B. to set expectations for their final exams C. to allocate time to sleep, exercise, eat and hang out D. to take care of themselves physically 3. What attitude should college students have towards the expectations set for the final exams? A. Imaginative attitude. B. Romantic attitude. C. Realistic attitude. D. Successful attitude. 4. According to the passage, how can college students be mentally sharp in their studies and in their exams? A. Have a good breakfast. B. Plan their schedule very carefully. C. Get enough time to sleep. D. Keep mentally healthy. 5. What does the author of the passage mainly tell us? A. Eating well is very important during the finals week. B. Getting exercise in the last week of the semester. C. Using available resources is advisable in the finals week. D. Planning well helps to go through the finals week smoothly.