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Text 1 Open-book exams test understanding rather than memory, argues teacher Lena Voss, and should replace closed-book ones. Text 2 Open-book exams do reward understanding over recall. But studies find that students prepare less for them, assuming the book will carry them, and that those who arrive without having learned the material cannot find what they need in time. The format helps only students who have already done the work.

Which choice best describes the relationship between the two texts?

  1. A. Text 2 accepts Voss's point about what the format tests but argues that it benefits only well-prepared students.Correct
  2. B. Text 2 denies that open-book exams test understanding.
  3. C. Text 2 argues that exams should be abolished.
  4. D. Text 2 supports Voss's proposal more strongly than Voss does.

Answer: A. Text 2 accepts Voss's point about what the format tests but argues that it benefits only well-prepared students.

'Do reward understanding … But' — less preparation, and no help for the unprepared.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Text 2 denies that open-book exams test understanding.
Text 2 accepts the point.
C. Text 2 argues that exams should be abolished.
Not argued.
D. Text 2 supports Voss's proposal more strongly than Voss does.
Text 2 is more cautious.

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