Reading Activity of Academic Integrity (B2 level)

 Cambridge B2 First (FCE)

Reading and Use of English – Part 5

Multiple Choice

 

Instructions: You are going to read an article about academic integrity at university.

For questions 1–6, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the text.

 

Article - Academic Integrity at University: Why It Matters

 

Academic integrity plays an important role in university life. It refers to behaving honestly and responsibly during the learning process. For many students, academic integrity is often associated with rules and penalties, but its importance goes far beyond avoiding punishment.

 

Universities expect students to produce their own work, give credit to sources, and follow academic guidelines. However, students sometimes break these rules because of pressure to achieve good results, lack of time, or uncertainty about how to complete academic tasks correctly. When this happens, the learning process is affected, and students miss opportunities to develop important skills.

 

To address this issue, universities create regulations that define unacceptable behaviour, such as plagiarism or cheating in exams. These rules are necessary, but they are not enough on their own. Many institutions now focus on educating students about academic integrity by offering guidance, workshops, and clear explanations of academic expectations.

 

Academic integrity is also closely connected to professional life. The habits students develop at university often influence how they behave in their future careers. Learning to work honestly, respect rules, and take responsibility for one’s actions prepares students for the challenges of the workplace.

 

 

In the end, academic integrity is a shared responsibility. While students must make ethical choices, universities and teachers also play an important role by providing support, clear instructions, and fair assessment methods.

 

Questions

1. What is the main purpose of the article?

A to explain why academic integrity is important at university

B to list the most common university rules

C to describe different types of academic misconduct

D to criticise students’ academic behaviour

 

2. According to the article, why do some students break academic rules?

A Because they do not value education.

B Because university rules are too strict.

C Because of pressure, time problems, or lack of understanding.

D Because teachers do not explain the rules.

 

3. What does the article suggest about university regulations?

A They are unnecessary if students are responsible.

B They should focus only on punishment.

C They are useful but need to be combined with education.

D They are different in every institution.

 

4. How do universities help students understand academic integrity better?

A by increasing the number of exams

B by offering guidance and clear explanations

C by reducing academic pressure

D by removing strict assessment rules

 

5. What does the article say about academic integrity and professional life?

A Academic integrity is less important outside university.

B Only certain careers require ethical behaviour.

C Professional ethics are learned only at work.

D University habits can influence future professional behaviour.

 

6. Who is responsible for academic integrity, according to the article?

A only students

B only teachers

C university authorities

D both students and universities