【正文】 likely to be sent home, where one could ask their older brothers and sisters to help. Vocationaltype classes, such as puter science or journalism, on the other hand, are often more researchoriented and lend themselves to takehome testing. Chris Koch, who teaches “History of Broadcast Journalism” at Montgomery Community College in Rockville, Maryland, points out that reporting is about investigation rather than the memorization of minute details. “In my field, it’s not what you know—it’s what you know how to find out,” says Koch. “There is way too much information, and more ing all the time, for anyone to remember. I want my students to search out the answers to questions by using all the resources available to them.　　[G] Students’ testform preferences vary, too, often depending on the subject and course difficulty. “I prefer takehome essays because it is then really about the writing, so you have time to edit and do more research,” says Elizabeth Dresser, a junior at Barnard. Then there is the stress factor. Francesca Haass, a senior at Middlebury, says, “I find the inclass ones are more stressful in the short term, but there is immediate relief as you swallow information like mad, and then you get to forget it all. Takehomes require thoughtful engagement which can lead to longer term stress as there is never a moment when the time is up.” Meanwhile, Olivia Rubin, a sophomore at Emory, says she hardly even considers takehomes true exams. “If you understand the material and have the ability to articulate (說出) your thoughts, they should be a breeze.”　　[H] How students ultimately handle stress may depend on their personal testtaking abilities. There are people who always wait until the last minute, and make it much harder than it needs to be. And then there those who, not knowing what questions are ing at them, and having no resources to refer to, can freeze. And then there are we rare folks who fit both those descriptions.　　[I] Yes, my advanced age must factor into the equation (等式), in part because of my inability to　　access the information as quickly. As another returning student at Columbia, Kate Marber, told　　me, “We are learning not only all this information, but essentially how to learn again. Our　　fellow students have just e out of high school. A lot has changed since we were last in　　school.”　　[J] If nothing else, the situation has given my college son and me something to share, When I　　asked his opinion on this matter, he responded, “I like inclass exams because the time is　　already reserved, as opposed to using my free time at home to work on a test,” he responded.　　It seems to me that a promise would be receiving the exam questions a day or two in　　advance, and then doing the actual test in class the ticking clock overhead.　　[K] Better yet, how about what one Hunter College professor reportedly did recently for her final　　exam: She encouraged the class not to stress or even study, promising that, “It is going to be a　　piece of cake.” When the students came in, sharpened pencils in hand, there was not a blue　　book in sight. Rather, they saw a large chocolate cake and they each were given a slice.　　36. Elderly students find it hard to keep up with the rapid changes in education.　　37. Some believe takehome exams may affect students39。 specific requirements.　　D) They tried to make best use of the latest technology.　　18. A) They are extremely accurate. C) They were first made in space.　　B) They are expensive to make. D) They were invented in the 1970s.　　Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.　　19. A) It was when her ancestors came to America.　　B) People had plenty of land to cultivate then.　　C) It marked the beginning of something new.　　D) Everything was natural and genuine then.　　20. A) They believed in working for goals. C) They had all kinds of entertainment.　　B) They enjoyed living a living a life of ease. D) They were known to be creative.　　21. A) Chatting with her ancestors. C) Polishing all the silver work.　　B) Furnishing her country house. D) Doing needlework by the fire.　　Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.　　22. A) Use a map to identify your location. C) Sit down and try to calm yourself.　　B) Call your family or friends for help. D) Try to follow your footprints back.　　23. A) You may find a way out without your knowing it.　　B) You may expose yourself to unexpected dangers.　　C) You may get drowned in a sudden flood.　　D) You may end up entering a wonderland.　　24. A) Look for food. C) Start a fire.　　B) Wait patiently. D) Walk uphill.　　25. A) Inform somebody of your plan. C) Check the local weather.　　B) Prep