VOA慢速英语:SAT Testing in Asia Cancelled in Cheating Scandal

standardized test – n. any form of test that requires all test takers to answer the same questions, or a selection of questions from common bank of questions, in the same way, and that is scored in a consistent manner

academic – adj. of or relating to schools and education

apply(ing) – v. to ask formally for something such as a job, getting into a school or a loan, usually in writing

administer(s) – v. to manage the operation of something

integrity – n. the quality of being honest and fair

scandal(s) – n. an event in which people are shocked and upset because of behavior that is morally or legally wrong

surge – n. a sudden, large increase

enroll(ing) – v. to enter someone as a member of or participant in something

prep course(s) – n. a class the prepares someone for something

institution – n. an established organization