quiz n..〈美〉小测验，小考。
(辨析)通常指老师对学生进行的口头或书面的非正式测验，一般时间较短。
(例证)The teacher gave us a mathematics quiz.老师给我们做了一次数学小测验。
He failed to pass this quiz.他没有通过这次小考。
Were going to have a physics quiz tomorrow.
明天我们将进行物理测验。
examination（exam）
n.<正式>考试。
An examination is a formal test that you take to show your knowledge or ability in a particular subject, or to obtain a qualification.
examination是一种正式的测试，用来显示你在某一特定学科的知识或能力，或获得资格证书。
(辨析)通常指为检查学生知识或能力而举行的重要考试，有时也指临时考试。
(例证)The school gave us an entrance examination.
学校对我们进行了一次入学考试。
He passed his examinations with success.他成功地通过了各科考试。
We should revise for the examinations.我们应当复习迎接考试。
If you have a medical examination, a doctor looks at your body, feels it, or does simple tests in order to check how healthy you are. (健康状况) 检查
例：
You must see your doctor for a thorough examination.
你必须去看医生，做个全面体检。
test n.测验，测试。
(辨析)多指对实际技能、能力、知识等的考查、考试、小考。
A test is a deliberate action or experiment to find out how well something works. 试验
例：
...the banning of nuclear tests.
…对核试验的禁止。
A test is a series of questions that you must answer or actions that you must perform in order to show how much you know about a subject or how well you are able to do something. test（测试）是一系列你必须回答的问题或你必须采取的行动，以显示你对某一科目的了解程度或你做某事的能力。
(例证)They are to have a spelling test next week.
下周他们有拼写测验。
You need more practice before taking the driving test.
考驾照前，你需要多多练习。
If you fail your initial test, you may take another test 3 months later.
如果第一次测试没有通过，你可以在3个月后再测试一次。
