ace1324354 2/22/2025 8:59:43 AM

OH, NO! NOT ANOTHER TEST

Think about the last test you took. How much of what you learned for the test do you remember? Many people take tests to pass a course or get a promotion, but they often forget the information afterward!

This is especially the case for people taking large international tests like TOEFL or IELTS. These tests usually involve multiple-choice questions, and people often study to increase their scores, not to learn important information. In fact, educators are divided on whether these kinds of tests are the most effective way to assess a person's abilities.

Those who support such tests say they are the only way for educators and employers to compare people based on their test scores. However, there are people trying to reform this system. They believe that standard tests aren't the best way to measure a person's ability. These reformers also believe that intelligent people are not always good at taking tests or memorizing facts. A multiple-choice test cannot always tell what people have learned, or whether they can apply that knowledge in the future.

Reformers believe that other types of evaluation achieve better results. Tests that contain a mix of written and spoken questions give a more complete assessment of what the person is capable of. A portfolio, or a collection of work done throughout a course, can show how much the student has improved individually. Group interviews, where a group of people are interviewed at the same time, can also be useful for employers, since they show how people 20 interact with others.

Alternative educational institutions such as Montessori and Waldorf schools don't believe that education should be focused on testing. At these schools, the classroom is very relaxed and ''free," with students learning from each other as much as they learn from teachers. Some of these schools even allow students to choose what they study.Teachers create activities designed to let students show their abilities or knowledge of a certain subject. In these schools, the focus is on learning by experiencing and doing things.

The debate on testing continues, and educators have yet to find a perfect method of evaluating learning. Until that day comes, old test methods will be used and new test methods will continue to develop. But one thing’s for sure, testing will continue to play an important part in all our lives - so study hard!

(Adapted from Active Reading)

Câu 641:

What is the passage mainly about?

A. There is controversy over using testing to assess learners' abilities.

B. Testing is considered the perfect method.

C. Taking IELTS or TOEFL tests is a must.

D. Some types of evaluation are used to assess students’ abilities.

Câu 642:

What does the word “they” in paragraph 3 refer to?

        A. reformers        B. supporters        C. educators        D. employers

Câu 643:

Which of the following would reformers NOT agree with?

A. Multiple-choice tests are not a good way to evaluate intelligence.

B. It is important to see how students communicate with other people.

C. Writing and speaking tests seem to assess students’ abilities more precisely.

D. A good test should allow examiners to easily compare people.

Câu 644:

According to the passage, what point is illustrated by the mention of Montessori and Waldorf schools?

A. Testing students is necessary.

B. There is no need to test student’s abilities.

C. Students gain knowledge by taking part in activities.

D. New test methods will continue to develop.

Câu 645:

What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A. Educationists have invented a perfect method to assess students’ performance.

B. Discussions on testing methods are still ongoing among educators.

C. Various methods of evaluation have already been confirmed.

D. Educators take responsibilities for testing students’ abilities.

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