Question 80

[toto1115]

Teachers, help me understsand this sentense please.

For the first time this year, a handful of sixth-formers will be spared the ordeal of queuing up with their friends in the school hall to learn their fate.

i don't know what it means, especially ' learn their fate ' . thanks

[Heba]

I believe 'learn their fate' here means, "know whether they have passed the exams or not".