Choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

It's the end of the school year and the exam period is on the way. Undoubtedly, exams put (46) _________ on both students and parents alike. Most parents would like to see their children succeeding academically, as they believe a good education gives them an added advantage in life. They want to see their children (47) _________ in a rewarding job and be financially well off. But is that what their children have planned for themselves? Apparently not. Most students either can't think that far ahead or have no intention of doing so. They would rather aim low so as not to be disappointed if they get low marks.
(48) _________, child psychologists, who have been consulted on the matter, stress that students should aim high, but at the same time, have a variety of other options. As a result, students will not have to worry about grades and in the long run will have better chances of succeeding. On the whole, there are (49) _________ practical things that parents can do and which may prove invaluable to their children. Apart from being people their children can turn to, parents can plan a reasonable schedule (50) _________ both they and their children agree on. According to psychologists' instructions, this schedule should include no more than eight hours of studying, three proper meals a day and some exercise. Finally, prior to each exam, parents need to reassure their children that everything will be fine whatever the result.