Usually old and marginalized persons are scapegoated, but in recent years there have been increased reports of children, even toddlers, being accused of witchcraft in parts of Africa.

通常老者和边缘人群会成为替罪羊，但近年来在非洲部分地区，越来越多的相关报道中出现了儿童，甚至是婴儿的身影。

The reason for the College Entrance Examination being unfairly "scapegoated" lies in the fact that with its important social functions and great social influence, it becomes a focus of attention.

高考之所以“替人受过”，乃因其具有重要的社会功能和重大的社会影响，并因此备受关注。