ТЕМА: Some people believe that exams are the best way to check the student’s knowledge.

What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement?
Write 200 – 250 words.
Use the following plan:
− make an introduction (state the problem)
− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion
− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion
− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion
− make a conclusion restating your position

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ученик 10 класса МБОУ "СОШ № 4" города Екатеринбурга,
учитель Сергеева Антонина Дмитриевна.

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учитель английского языка
МБОУ "СОШ №8"
поселка Шолоховский, Ростовской области

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The opinion that exams are the best way to check the student’s knowledge exists. However, some people believe that exams do not provide a clear picture of knowledge. What are the main purposes of exams? Are they really important or not?

As far as I see, exams are a considerable part of our system of education. To begin with, exams check student’s knowledge and skills. Moreover students repeat all the information of the subject when they get ready to the exams. At last students learn how to overcome difficulties and worries which they face during exams.

On the other hand, some people believe that exams are not so important. First, they think that students do not show their real knowledge. Most of them only make cheat sheets or copy from those who has prepared for the exams. Second, students experience strong stress before exams. Sometimes students are not able to answer even the easiest question when they are stressed.

I can’t agree with this point of view because exams have more advantages. Besides, an experienced teacher will always see if a student is not prepared to the exam. In addition, students will face many obstacles during their life and exams are a good way to learn how to do it.

In concussion I want to underline that exams are really important. They are a good opportunity for teachers to see student’s success and for students – to revise issues and be prepared for any difficulties in the future life.