B1.5 intensive program pages 42 and 43

an uncomfortable feeling of nervousness or worry about something that is happening or might happen in the future

• worry

• anxiety

to deal successfully with a difficult situation

• block out

• fight back

• cope

• face

When you give a speech in front of many people is an example of...

• a funny situation

• a fun situation

• an enriching situation

• a high pressure situation

allowing feelings of anxiety, fear, or stress to negatively affect your behavior, performance, or decision-making in a given situation

• Let your nerves get the best of you

• block out

• to rise to a challenge

• underperform

to meet or confront a difficult or demanding situation with determination, courage, and resilience

• under pressure

• Cope

• Underperform

• Rise to a challenge

What expression does the image refer to?

• Block out

• Anxiety

• Under perform

• Under pressure

Despite his extensive training and preparation, the athlete seemed to ________ during the championship match, much to the disappointment of his fans and coaches.

• Anxiety

• rise to a challenge

• Underperform

• cope

_____ ___ thoughts about the future and just focus on the task itself

• Figure out

• Block out

• Focus on

• Remember past