Testing students by examinations has long been regarded as a reliable way to assess students’ competence.But disproportionate emphasis on examinations has brought about terrible results.As is depicted in the picture, a schoolboy, frightened to death by examinations, huddles himself up under a desk, refusing to go to school.His parents are trying to comfort him, saying "Come out, there are no examinations today."

　　通过考试来测试学生长期以来被认为是评估学生能力的可靠方法。可是不恰当的强调考试已经产生了可怕的后果。正如这幅画所描绘的，一个学童由于极度害怕考试躲在书桌底下缩成一团，不肯去上学。他的父母亲正在努力安慰他，告诉他说，"孩子，出来吧，今天没有考试。"