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Students who achieve the very top grade in their T-level qualification will have the equivalent of three A*s at A-level, it has been announced. University aissions service Ucas says a starred distinction will be worth 168 Ucas points - the same as three A*s, each worth 56 points. Those who are awarded a merit will have the equivalent of three Bs at A-level.

achieve vt. 取得成功，达到，获得
· He finally achieved success.
他终于获得了成功。
· a sense of achievement: 成就感
top grade: 最好成绩，最高分数
· grade 2 / second grade: 二年级
qualification n. 资格（尤其是通过考试或者学术研究而获得的资格）
· certificate n. 证书
· A has/have the equivalent of/to B =A be equivalent to B: A跟B对等
· Nodding your head has the equivalent of saying yes.
=Nodding your head is equivalent to saying yes.
点点头就相当于说是的。
Ucas: （Universities and Colleges Aissions Service） 英国高校招生服务处
starred adj. 星光熠熠的
distinction n. 优异；差异
· graduated with distinction/merit/pass: 以优异/良好/合格成绩毕业

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