For questions 1-7, choose the best answer (A, B, C or D)

1) The PhD student who spoke to the writer

A exaggerated the need to work hard.

B thought the writer would get a First.

C succeeded in scaring the writer.

D was uncertain how to help the writer.

2) According to the writer, a major factor in success at university is

A the ability to understand the market.

B acquaintance with lecturers and markers.

C clever use of other people’s ideas.

D an understanding of what was required.

3) In the third paragraph, the writer warns against

A trying to second-guess lecturers.

B expecting to be rewarded.

C plagiarism in essays and exams.

D offering money to academic staff.

4) In his relationship with his lecturers, the writer tried to

A show them that he would make a good salesman.

B do his work in a style which matched their expectations.

C always have some new ideas to impress them with.

D never upset them by submitting ground-breaking work.

5) How did the writer cope with long lists of required reading?

A He ignored them.

B He wrote his own.

C He was selective.

D He summarised them.

6) Why did the writer not practise writing exam questions?

A He was advised not to.

B He thought the practice was rather boring.

C He wanted to answer exam questions critically.

D He thought it might prejudice staff against him.

7) The writer concludes by advising students to

A follow his recipe for success.

B make the most of being a student.

C concentrate on passing exams.

D aim for a First at all costs.

v Critical Reading