Toefl exam Essentials

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specific actions can help you limit stress. The result will be that
you will feel more relaxed when you sit down to take the exam.
Here are seven ways to better handle stress.
1. Get plenty of sleep. Most adults need seven to nine
hours of sleep a night. Being deprived of sleep will
make you less able to cope with stress, less able to
concentrate, and less likely to perform well. If you have
a hard time falling asleep, try these tips:
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Keep a regular schedule. Go to sleep and get up at
the same time every day.
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Take a relaxing bath or read a book.
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Stay away from caffeine after lunchtime (coffee, tea,
cola, and chocolate may contain caffeine).
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Exercise earlier in the day (at least two to four hours
before bedtime). A tired body will need more sleep
(but a workout just before bed will keep you awake).