6. Match the following phrases from the text with the definitions below.

1. to sail through an exam f) 6. to gear yourself up for exams h)

2. to stretch your legs b) 7. to hinder your performance a)

3. to wind down e) 8. snatched i)

4. the trickier (questions) j) 9. to tackle a question c)

5. to pace yourself g) 10. to retake an exam f)

a) to make it difficult for someone to do something

b) to go for a walk, especially after sitting for a long time

c) to make a determined effort to do something difficult

d) to succeed very easily in a difficult challenge

e) to rest or relax after a lot of hard work or excitement

f) to do an exam again

g) to do something at a controlled, steady speed

h) to prepare yourself for something you have to do

i) taken quickly

j) difficult, complicated, needing great care to do well

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