#3. Luyện nghe tiếng Anh – How to stay calm under pressure Thi Duong, August 23, 2023 Name 1. What is the phenomenon known as "choking" in the passage? The act of closing a bag The act of consuming food quickly The act of breathing heavily The inability to perform under pressure despite practice 2. According to the passage, what is the primary reason for choking under pressure? Lack of skill Overconfidence Excessive anxiety Distractions and focus issues 3. What are some scenarios where choking under pressure can occur? Music concerts Athletic competitions Public speaking All of the options 4. What kind of tasks are particularly vulnerable to pressure-related choking? Tasks that are automatic and unconscious Tasks that challenge working memory Tasks that require creativity Tasks that involve physical strength 5. What is the effect of distraction theories on performance under pressure? They lead to enhanced focus They lead to a decline in performance They have no impact They improve performance 6. According to the passage, who is more susceptible to choking under pressure? Self-conscious and anxious individuals Those who are not interested in performing well Confident individuals Those who are highly experienced 7. What did researchers find about practicing under stressful conditions? It only benefits novice performers It has no impact on performance It always leads to improved performance It can lead to worse performance when anxious 8. What are the purposes of a pre-performance routine mentioned in the passage? (Choose TWO) To improve consistency To enhance accuracy under pressure To add complexity to the performance To distract the performer from the task To provide entertainment to the audience 9. What kind of focus works better to avoid choking under pressure? Focusing on external cues and the ultimate goal Focusing on the performer's technique Focusing on the opinions of others Focusing on internal thoughts and sensations 10. According to the passage, what is the key to achieving perfect performance under pressure? (Choose TWO) Focusing on distractions Practicing under pressure Avoiding any pre-performance routines Completely avoiding pressure situations Maintaining focus on the end goal Time is Up! Time's up Listening