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Success in formal 'pen and paper' examinations is often seen to be a sign of intelligence. To what extent do you agree with the view that formal examinations measure intelligence?

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pass
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 the formal
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 successfully
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 one’s
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. In my opinion, high
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 is often associated to hardworking of
individuals
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, not
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 their
intelligence
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, bad function in
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 IQ of the persons. On the one hand, I think formal examination could not discover the mental ability of
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due to
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 several reasons.
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, there are various types of
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 which are
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related
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 as arts and
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music
, literature, computing and mathematics,
therefore
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,
paper
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exams
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 are
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 way to cover some kinds of
intelligence
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, not the whole range.
Secondly
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,
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 questions just discover some memory’s ability
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 the brain function.
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, many
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 in school demonstrate how students can recite the learned
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subjects
, not yet their unique methods
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 solving innovative problems.
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, a normal but
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hard work
hardworking
 person can achieve to high score
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paper
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 rather than a lazy but
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intellectual
 one. At the same time, bad performances in
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examination
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 does not mean the
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 IQ of
individuals
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. Some intelligent people
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 extra anxiety during the tests, as they expect themselves the
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complete
 performance,
whithout
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without
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 their brain to less activity at that moment.
In addition
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, some
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 do not strive for
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 just because they
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 not have any intensive.
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, some high-IQ students in school show
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less performance,
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 after they find their way, they become
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very successful
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 in their field. In conclusion,
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 examination
often
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 related to
hardwork
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hard work
,
diciplines
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disciplines
discipline
 and memory ability of
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not
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 their
intelligence
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coherence cohesion
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coherence cohesion
Make sure each paragraph has a clear topic sentence that connects back to your thesis. This will help in making arguments more precise and ideas well-aligned with the main topic.
task achievement
Your examples adequately support your main points, but they can be more specific and varied to better show the complexity of the argument. Try incorporating more real-world examples or stating hypothetical situations that could make your argument more robust.
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Expand on your points to reflect a more detailed understanding of the topic. Present more facets of the debate around the measuring of intelligence through exams, and discuss opposing views more thoroughly to enhance depth.
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The introduction clearly presents the writer’s stance: that success in formal exams is more a reflection of hard work than intelligence, setting a clear pathway for the rest of the essay.
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Logical arguments are made against the idea of exams measuring intelligence, with multiple reasons presented such as different types of intelligence and the emphasis on memory over creativity.
coherence cohesion
The conclusion effectively summarizes the main argument that formal exams are related more to discipline and memory rather than intelligence, wrapping up the essay neatly.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • memorization
  • test-taking skills
  • standardized tests
  • creative intelligence
  • practical intelligence
  • emotional intelligence
  • test anxiety
  • external factors
  • project-based assessments
  • oral presentations
  • group work
  • comprehensive understanding
  • perform under pressure
  • cultural biases
  • test design
  • disadvantage
  • accurately reflecting
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