Thanks for meeting me today, Professor Chambers.- I wanted to talk to you about my work in your class.
Yes, I'm glad you came in. I see you haven't done very well on the last two tests.- That's right. I had to miss a lot of classes when I had pneumonia, and I just didn't catch up on the material in time.
- I missed the class when you took up the last test. Is there anything I can do to make up for these poor marks?
- Well, the only test left is the final exam, which is worth 40% of your total grade.
- You'll have to work very hard to get a good enough grade to pass the course.
- I understand.
- In fact, if you're having this much trouble, I think you should get a tutor.
- You can arrange tutoring services through the departmental assistant.
- Okay, I'll do that. Is there anything else I can do?
- What about extra credit assignments?
- Normally I don't allow those, but in this case, I will.
- Oh, thank you!
- I'll send you an assignment by e-mail. You need to return it to me within one week in order to get the extra credit.
- I'll make sure it's done on time.
- All right. Make sure you come to my office hours before the final exam if you're still having trouble.
- Thank you!
- You're welcome, and good luck.
took up the last test
："take up a test"は「教員が試験の答案を学生に返し、回答について解説すること」をいう。