We don't want any student to think that this test is not for real.
English is really the centerpiece of all our work. If a student does not know English, they won't do well in math, science or the other core subjects.
You still have to pay the teacher and have the lights turned on.
It's important to give students a forum to discuss current affairs. But they need to engage in these conversations in the classroom, the most objective and ideal setting.