People are good at different types of assessment. So we mix exams, oral presentations, seminar participation, written coursework (done at home) and other methods.

人们都擅长于不同种类的考试，因此我们测评的方式有多种，如考试、讲演、学术讨论、书面家庭作业等。

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In New York, Tastevin candidates are given written exams and Commanderie candidates undergo oral exams, though this may not be the case in other chapters of each organization.

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