Exam time! Most students would say it's the worst thing about school. But do you know why you take exams? And what's the best way to study for them? Read on and ind out the answers. You never know-exams might not be so bad.
Most students don't like exams. But interestingly, we can't live without them. They play an important role in our lives.
Exams are pot all the same. There are two kinds.
One kind tests your knowledge and skills. Most school exams are like this. And it's the same with certificate（证书）exams. For example, you need to pass a certificate exam to become a doctor. This shows you're able to treat patients.
The other type helps find the talented. For example, the college entrance examination（高考）. Universities use it as a fair way to choose students.
At middle school, exams are about answering questions on paper. At university, exams are about writing essays（论文）. Doing an experiment or even drawing a painting can also be university exams.
However, students in different countries take different exams. In the US, many school children do a book report or science report as part of their exams. In Australia, middle school students need to use what they learn at class to make presentations（展示）or speeches. Sometimes, teamwork is part of an exam.
So, exams are your lifetime "friends". Be nice and friendly with them. They will help make you a better person.
