stretching 挑战某人的本领

demanding 要求高的，困难的

standard pass 及格

numeracy 计算能力

abstract 抽象的

测验 请听报道并回答下列问题。

1. What will a number 4 mean in the new GCSE grading system?

2. How is the new system affecting Wales?

3. True or false? In English literature, the GCSE content is now much easier.

4. Which word in the text means ‘areas of knowledge that you study at school, college or university’?

答案 1. What will a number 4 mean in the new GCSE grading system?

A number 4 will count as a ‘standard pass’ in the new exam system.

2. How is the new system affecting Wales?

In Wales, the A* to G system is being kept, although six GCSEs have been reformed.

3. True or false? In English literature, the GCSE content is now much easier.

False. In English literature, the GCSE content is now more demanding, which means it is harder.

4. Which word in the text means ‘areas of knowledge that you study at school, college or university’?

Subjects.

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