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What are the drawbacks of standardized tests such as IELTS, TOEFL, or SAT?

What are the drawbacks of standardized tests such as IELTS, TOEFL, or SAT? B7ALp
In this new and developed era, there are still some tests that are considered “standardized” to everyone such as TOEFL, IELTS, . . . They are the test that was given out to measure people’s knowledge by giving them the same questions and scored by the band based on their performance. Even though it's one way to measure students’ performances, it is not the best way. There are a variety criticisms of standardized tests that need to be improved.
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IELTS essay What are the drawbacks of standardized tests such as IELTS, TOEFL, or SAT?

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