It can be inferred from the passage that _________.




A) examination advocates regard examination as a simple and effective way of assessing a person.s true abilities

B) teachers and students want examinations

C) the examination system may not be perfect, but it.s the best we have

D) those who have succeeded in final examination are the best educated



7.


The disadvantages of examinations are that __________.




A) they restrict a student.s reading

B) they induce cramming

C) they lower the standards of teaching

D) all the above



8.


The assessment of candidates. work is subjective rather than objective because _______.




A) examiners are human and they may make mistakes

B) computers are widely used to mark specially devised tests

C) students are trained in the technique of working under pressure

D) institutions that run examinations aim at making money



9.


The author.s attitude toward examination is ________.




A) resentful

B) negative

C) praising

D) positive



10.


The last sentence of the passage expresses a tone of ________.




A) deep sympathy for the unsuccessful candidates

B) mild sarcasm about examination system

C) sincere approval for examinations

D) undisguised disappointment about some anonymous examiners

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