A Fortnight before the Examination

Key words and Phrases:
- fortnight, examination, nervous, well-prepared, reading, revised, subjects.
- to be afraid of, a long evening walk, likely questions, to feel quite sure of, not to worry, to keep cool and calm, to come out with flying colors.


There is only a fortnight to go. Then my S.S.C examination will begin. I am afraid of it. I am nervous.

Of course, I am well-prepared. I am reading hard. I get up at 5 a.m. I take my bath and tea. I read for one full hour. I go out for walk. I come back at 7. I read up to 11.30. Then I have my morning meal. I begin reading at 1.30 p.m. I stop at 5.30. I have a long evening walk with my friends. We talk about likely questions. I return at 8. I have my evening meal. I read from 8.30 to 10.30. Then I go to bed.

I have read everything. I have revised my subject again and again. But I do not feel quite sure of my self. I cannot eat well. I cannot sleep well. My father asks me not to worry. I must keep cool and calm. I must face my examination bravely. I will then come out with flying colors.