28 Language in use Read the text about examinations. Some words are missing. Change the word in brackets to form the missing word for each gap (1–15). Write your answers in the spaces provided. The first one (0) has been done for you. 4 Word formation Put to the test Written exams have their critics. Some believe that exams test only short-term memory and claim that, although passing an exam will get the candidates a qualification, they will forget much of what they studied soon afterwards. Others believe that exams are not an (0) (effect) way of testing for those who suffer from nerves because, when they are under (1) (press), their performance may not reflect their true ability. Exams (2) (doubt) have their drawbacks. However, they are perhaps the most (3) (rely) way of establishing what an individual is capable of at a given moment. Besides, an exam is a test of many things other than simply how well the candidate can (4) (memory) facts and figures – which is not to say that this in itself is a (5) (point) aim. Possessing a certain amount of general and specialist knowledge is still the (6) (found) for success in the professional world. In any case, a worthwhile exam will ensure that what is tested is not simply the (7) (repeat) of knowledge but the skill of applying that knowledge in new situations. The whole (8) (proceed) of taking an important exam requires qualities of character that are essential in everyday professional and academic life. One has to commit to a goal and prepare (9) (one) appropriately, which means working consistently and with (10) (determined). During the actual exam, stamina is required to be able to write at (11) (long) in a relatively short period of time. And one must be able to overcome those absolutely (12) (understand) feelings of anxiety in order to focus on the task at hand. On opening the exam paper, there can be a moment of panic when everything seems terrifyingly unfamiliar. However, there comes that moment of (13) (relieve), when the words start to flow or the figures start to fall into place, (14) (provide) that one is well prepared, of course. For some confident candidates, it is even a case of the (15) (trick) the question, the greater the sense of satisfaction gained from tackling it. But one thing is certain: all candidates are happy when the exam is over. 0 effective 8 1 9 2 10 3 11 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Ve lag öbv
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