I’d like to say something about grades. Let’s face the facts about grades. Grades perform three basic functions. First, grades motivate(激发) students to work at their highest level of competence. Second, they act as a reward for hardworking students and as a punishment to students who do not work hard.

Finally, grades are used as a useful standard by which to measure student achievement. Good grades help students to get jobs and to get into university. I've spoken with a number of students who have jobs, and most of them say that they were hired primarily on the basis of their grades. My grades helped me land a part-time job and will help me get into university next year. I think grades are extremely important at Village High School.

Simon Harper

Science Club

34. Which of the following is NOT Magdalena Smith’s opinion?

A. Students may give up the chance to learn music and sports for grades.

B. Students’ creativity may not be developed for grades.

C. Grades should not be used to measure a person’s success.

D. Grades should be taken away at once.

35. We can learn Simon Harper ______________.

A. believes in the benefits of good grades

B. is concerned about students ’creativity

C. doesn’t work too hard at his studies

D. supports students' interests and abilities

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