Do Grades Matter?

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• flunk
• grasp
• comprehend

• sophomore

• freshman

to fail an exam or course of study

to understand something, especially some

to understand something completely

a student studying in the second year of

a student in the first year of high scho

• to fail an exam or course of study
• to understand something, especially some
• to understand something completely

• a student studying in the second year of

• a student in the first year of high scho

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• mould

• 
  homage

• dumb

• full-blown

to make a soft substance have a particul

deep respect and often praise shown for

stupid

completely developed

• to make a soft substance have a particul

• deep respect and often praise shown for

• stupid

• completely developed

Multiple Choice

How many students agreed that their grades define their intellect?

• 
  one boy

• 
  two girls

• 
  three girls

Multiple Choice

What did Cooper compare the grading system in schools with?

• a molecule

• 
  an alphabet

• a mould

Multiple Choice

What was the problem with Tanzy's English teacher?

• she didn't explain anything during the lessons

• she gave her lower grades based on Tanzy's race

• she used to call Tanzy's parents

Multiple Choice

What did the majority of students say about working hard?

• you can only cheat your way through school

• it's impossible to get good grades nowadays

• you can get good grades if you work hard

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Why does Randy not have a good relationships with his teachers?

• he skips a lot of lessons

• he bullies other children

• he provokes them all the time

​Do you think grades reflect your intelligence?
Were/Are you an A-student at school/university?
If yes, do you have any tips on how to get excellent grades?