Pre-reading questions:
- Are college entrance examinations in Japan difficult?
- What is the best way to prepare for an examination?
High school students and graduates recently took college entrance examinations in Japan. The test was held at 691 sites. It ended last Sunday, January 15. Some exam sites had to reschedule the examination because of bad weather. Seventy-nine of the examinees who arrived late will be allowed to retake the test. There were 12 students who were caught cheating by using smartphones or calculators.
Vocabulary:
examination – [noun] test; a formal test of a person’s knowledge
reschedule – [verb] change the date and time of an event
examinee – [noun] a person who is taking a test or examination
retake- [verb] to take again
cheat- [verb] act dishonestly
True or False:
- High school students and graduates recently took college entrance examinations in Japan.
- The test was held at 699 sites.
- Some exam sites had to reschedule the examination because of an earthquake.
- Seventy-nine of the examinees who arrived late will not be allowed to retake the test.
- There were 12 students who were caught cheating by using smartphones or calculators.