ESSAY EXAMINATIONS

You have read the following extract from a magazine article in which the writer expresses her feelings about school and college examinations. It has prompted you to write an essay for your tutor discussing the points raised and expressing your own views.
(300-350 words)

There is little doubt that school and college examinations prove nothing more than that certain students have good memories. Admittedly, they are a convenient way of assessing students, and it may be possible to find other points in their favour. It does seem wrong, however, that every year thousands of young people suffer such enormous stress and spend so much time preparing for and taking examinations in our educational institutions. They should be abolished once and for all.