Many students fail 61 (perform) well in an exam not because they lack ability, but because of the unique pressure of the exam room—the tense atmosphere, the ticking clock on the wall, the teacher walking around, and the thought 62 their future will be decided by the exam.
It’s not just students who will face pressure. Human beings are 63 (competition) animals and we decide to evaluate each other, whether in exams, in job interviews 64 even on romantic dates, so all of us 65
(occasion) get nervous. Removing pressure from life is an impossible dream.
However, there are some ways which can help reduce our pressure. It turns out that we are far more likely to overcome the pressure 66 we are as familiar as possible 67 the situation we are about to face. Of course, even when we 68 (prepare), we may still feel nervous, but at least we will be more equipped to deal with our 69 (nervous) than if we have failed to prepare. Furthermore, we may also benefit from reminding 70 (we) that the big moment is not that big after all from a different perspective. Even a huge exam is not as important as a loving family, or good health.