Good revision should give you confidence, but if you are still anxious, there's no harm in indulging in a personal ritual. In Japan, it seems to be a tradition for students to eat Katsudon before a test. This is a warm bowl of rice topped with egg and a deep-fried pork cutlet. The name of the dish reminds people of the word 'katsu', meaning 'winning'.

For some students in South Korea, the key to success is not washing their hair before sitting an exam because they believe they could wash all the knowledge out of their head. And in different parts of the world there are always those who swear by their 'lucky underwear'.

The bottom line is that you need to study, sleep well on the eve of the test, eat a nutritious meal, drink plenty of water and believe that your efforts will pay off. Good luck in your exam!

词汇表 mark  分数

textbook  课本，教科书

strategy  策略，行动计划

space your practice out  把做练习的间隔时间距离拉开

cram  （考前）突击学习，死记硬背

hit the books  学习，做功课

lecturer  讲师

cognitive science  认知科学

retrieve  搜索、获取

highlighter  荧光笔

flashcard  抽任卡

critical concept  关键概念

ritual  老规矩，仪式，习惯

sit an exam  参加考试

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