Hi Nimbus!
I've have to agree a litle with you. According to PANS OPS which is RECOMANDATIONS, they recomend you to execute these entries. I once read, I believe it was in Flight that the easiest way was just to use Direct and Teardrop entries, depending on were you came from.
However, with JAR-OPS regulations PANS OPS is the law and you have do obey it. At least thats what they told me on the course.
And... I wouldn't start to argue with the CAA-(or FAA) examineer.
In 100 years, everything is forgotten...