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Language to discuss academic dishonesty Is Cheating on the Rise? A student simulates a cheating incident. Take a look at the idioms and expressions for communicating about academic dishonesty bolded in this selection, Thoughts on Cheating. Thoughts on Cheating Academic dishonesty has become a big issue. Teachers always say, "Keep your eyes on your own paper. Anyone caught cheating will fail this exam!" They watch students like a hawk during examinations. Some people complain that cheating is on the rise, that more and more students are cheating. They think it is easier and easier for students to get away with it. Some say teachers are even letting cheaters off easy. Why are some students cheating more? Some students who cheat say, "We have to cheat in order to get ahead in life. Besides, everyone is doing it. It's no big deal!" The idioms and expressions to catch someone cheating to get away with cheating to let someone off easy to get ahead to watch someone like a hawk to keep your eyes on your own paper to be on the rise Everyone is doing it! It's no big deal! Find them in Cheating Incidents. Return to: The Language Corner | Home Page TOPICS Online Magazine by Sandy and Thomas Peters - ©1997-2010 - topics@mag@gmail.com