Choose one word to complete the idioms

“Look at you! You’re in danger of 1. burning/hurting/firing yourself out! Haven’t you had enough sleep lately?”

“How could I? With the Latin exam around the 2. angle/corner /turning! I’ve been burning the midnight 3.grease/gas/oil. Haven’t you? ”

“You’re kidding me! I didn’t sleep a(n) 4.wink/instant/second last night as well. My roommate threw a party.”

“No way! You hope to 5. float / breeze/fly through the exam without boning up! You’re 6. rolling/running/skating on thin ice!”

“7. Come/Arrive/Occur what may! Cramming isn’t a ticket to success. Man 8 .plans/intends/proposes, God disposes, you know. ”

Almost each line contains one or more mistakes. Correct them, give explanations and define types of the mistakes (Grammar, Lexical, Spelling etc.)

Plagiarism

Plagiarism is the use of an another’s words or ideas without acknowledgement of there source. Although in some cultures incorporating the words of revered scholars is an importent part of the style of academic righting, it is not acceptable in United States; indeed, it is considered a serious offence. The consequences of proven or even suspected plagiarism can to be sever (for example, a failing grade or expulsement out of class or university). Borrowed words and ideas may always be clearly documented.

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Just for fun

7. A large University has the following departments:

a. Department of History

b. Law School

c. Department of Physical Education

d. Department of Psychology

e. Department of Logic

f. Department of Mathematics

g. Department of Religion

h. Department of Computer Science
Each of them suggests a grading scale of its own; match departments with the scales suggested below. Use your sense of humor.

1. Students are asked to blot ink in their exam books, close them and turn them in. The professor opens the books and assigns the first grade that comes to mind.

2. All students get the same grade they got last year.

3. Grade is determined by God.

4. Students are asked to defend their position of why they should receive an A.

5. Grades are variable.

6. If and only if the student is present for the final and the student has accumulated a passing grade then the student will receive an A else the student will not receive an A.

7. Random number generator determines grade.

8. Everybody get an A.

Speak your mind

8. The question of assessing students’ progress remains contestable: the system of end-of-the-semester examinations has been largely criticized for its concentration on the result but not the process of learning. The alternative system of continuous assessment was put forward. What opinion do you share? Give your reasons.

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