By Dr. Jill Robbins
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Words in This Storysubsidiary – n. owned or controlled by another company
stakes ?– n. something (such as money) that you could win or lose in a game, contest, etc.
high-stakes test ?– n. a test used to make important decisions about students, teachers, or schools
low-stakes test – n. a test to measure academic achievement, identify learning problems, or inform instructional adjustments, among other purposes
piracy – n. the act of illegally copying someone's product or invention without permission
proficiency – n. advancement in knowledge or skill; mastery
recognition – n. computers : the ability of a computer to understand and process human speech or writing
Now it's your turn. What do you think about cheating on tests? How do you recommend the testing companies handle this problem?