the acid test

 

the acid test

= a crucial test that determines the true value or quality of something 

Final exams are the acid test for students, showing how much they have understood of the material they learned in the courses.

期末考試是學生的試金石，能顯示出他們對課程所學能理解了多少。

For Susan, the final presentation was the acid test of her research skills.

對Susan來說，期末報告是她研究能力的試金石。

Mark knew that the performance review would be the acid test for his career advancement.

Mark知道績效評估將是他職涯晉升的試金石。

The job interview was the acid test for Mark's confidence.

這個求職面試是檢驗Mark自信心的試金石。

Some synonyms and antonyms for "the acid test":

Synonyms

Crucial test

Definitive test

Critical evaluation 

Antonyms

Casual assessment

Simple check 

Non-essential evaluation

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01. "Final exams are the acid test for students, showing how much they have understood of the material they learned in the courses."

What does the phrase "the acid test" refer to in the context of final exams?

A) A fun activity for students

B) An important test showing students' understanding of the course material

C) A simple quiz given at the beginning of the semester

D) A test unrelated to academics

02. What does "the acid test" show?

A) Real value

B) Cooking skill

C) Teamwork

D) Sales growth