Directions: For each numbered blank in the following passage, fill in
a suitable word in each blank on the ANSWER SHEET.
Ideally, the teacher-student relationship at universities is
characterized (51) trust. The "honor system," imposed by the
teacher and the university, demands that the student (52)
honest in all areas of school work. Thus, (53) on
tests, plagiarizing in written work, presenting others’ ideas as original,
and (54) in homework completed by someone are all
prohibited. Violation of the honor system can result in a
student’s failing a course, having a permanent record of the violation placed in
the student’s school files, or even being (55) from the
university. Many students are also aware that they can jeopardize their rapport
with fellow students if they are (56) . Students who
(57) may lose the respect of other students, particularly those
who study for exams and work independently. When leaving the classroom while
students are (58) an exam, an instructor may or may not say,
"I expect you all to abide (59) the honor system." Even if
the words are not stated, the student is expected to work (60)
and not to share answers. Relationships between
students in the classroom can be cooperative or competitive. International
students should not hesitate to ask for help if it is (61) .
There are courses, (62) , where grades are (63)
in relation to other students’ scores. Therefore, in classes where
such a grading "curve" is used, students may be (64) to share
lecture notes or information for fear (65) their own grades
will suffer. There are other reasons for the presence of
(66) among students. A high grade point average is needed for
(67) to superior graduate schools. Students feel pressure to
achieve high grades when there are relatively few openings in graduate
programs. (68) addition, when facing a competitive job
market, graduates may be judged on the (69) of their grade
point average and faculty recommendations. Ultimately, it is the student who is
responsible for succeeding in this (70) system.