Too difficult English test – level 1

Too difficult English test

16-12-2025 15:00

South Korea has a very hard school exam. The English test is very difficult. Many students are scared. This year, many people get angry. The leader of the exam leaves his job. He says sorry.

Some questions are very long and hard to read. Students must think a lot about the text. Even teachers say that the test is too hard. They say that it does not help students use English in real life.

This exam is very important in the country. People think that it can change a student’s life. On exam day, people stay quiet to help students. Some experts say that the exam needs to change. It should help students feel calm and learn better.

Difficult words: scared (when you are afraid or worried), question (something what you ask or must answer), calm (quiet).

How did some experts suggest the exam should change?

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