11th form "Thinking about Exams" (Grammar)

1. It's the end of the school year and the exam period is ____.

2. ____, exams put pressure on both students and parents alike.

3. Most parents would like to see their children ____ academically, as they believe a good education gives them an added advantage in life.

4. They want to see their children settled in a rewarding job and be ____ well off.

5. But is that what their children have planned for ____? Apparently not.

6. Most students either can't think that far ahead or have no intension of ____ so.

7. They would rather aim low so as not to be ____ if they get low marks.

8. However, child psychologists, who have been consulted on the matter, stress that students should aim high, but at the same time have a variety of ____ options.

9. As a result, students will not have to worry about grades and in the long run ____ better chances of succeeding.

10. On the whole, there are many practical things that parents can do and which may ____ invaluable to their children.

11. Apart from being people their children can turn to, parents can plan a ____ schedule that both they and their children agree on.

12. According to psychologists' instructions, this schedule should include no more than eight hours of studying, three proper meals a day and some exercise. Finally, prior to each exam, parents need to reassure their children that everything will be fine ____ the result.