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For a clearer picture of what the student knows,most teachers use another kind of examination in addition,to objective tests.They use “essay(writing)’’ tests,which require students to write long answers to broad, general questions such as the following, “mention several ways in which Mahatma Gandhi has affected the thinking of people in his own country and in other parts of the world.”
One advantage of the essay test is that it reduces the element of luck.The student cannot get a high score just by making a lucky guess.Another advantage is that it shows the examiner more about the student’s ability to put facts together into what he has thought about the subject.Sometimes,essay tests have disadvantages,too.Some students are able to write rather good answers without really knowing much about the subject,while other students who actually know the material have trouble expressing their ideas in essay form.
Besides,on an essay test the student’s score may depend upon the examiner’s feelings at the time reading the answer.,If he is feeling tired,or bored,the student may receive a lower score than.he should.Another examiner reading the same answer might give it a much higher mark.From this viewpoint, the objective test gives each student a fairer chance,and naturally it is easier and quicker to score.
Whether an objective test or an essay test is used,problems arise.When some objective questions are used along with some essay questions,however, a fairly clear picture of the student’s knowledge can usually be gained.
56. On an essay test,how do the examiner’s feelings influence the student’s score?
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57.Please explain the underlined phrases in English.(No more than 10 words)
58.According to the passage,what position does the author take?(No more than 10 words)
59.What are the advantages of the essay test over the objective one? (No more than 20 words)
60.What is the author’s view on tests? (No more than 20 words)