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Exam Success and Vocabulary Skills

The document is a vocabulary worksheet about education-related words. It contains 3 tasks - the first asks students to fill in blanks with verbs related to education, the second is a crossword puzzle with education-related nouns to define and fill in, and the third asks students to identify correct idioms, colloquialisms and expressions used in education contexts. The document provides exercises to help students improve their vocabulary for discussing topics related to school, university, learning and teaching.

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Exam Success and Vocabulary Skills

The document is a vocabulary worksheet about education-related words. It contains 3 tasks - the first asks students to fill in blanks with verbs related to education, the second is a crossword puzzle with education-related nouns to define and fill in, and the third asks students to identify correct idioms, colloquialisms and expressions used in education contexts. The document provides exercises to help students improve their vocabulary for discussing topics related to school, university, learning and teaching.

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Vocabulary 2021

Name:…………………………………….Date:……………………………………………
TOPIC 5: Education

Task  1.  VERBS
Look  at  the  sentences  below  and  fill  in  the  gaps  using  the  appropriate  word  or  expression
from  A,  B  or  C.

1.   He got a good grade in his maths, but ________ his English exam.
A. passed B. lost C. failed
2.   She had to ________ her First Certificate exam three times.
A. study B. take C. make
3.   She ________ her driving test first time!
A. passed B. succeeded C. won
4.   He is ________ medicine because he wants to become a doctor.
A. studying B. learning C. acquiring
5.   He's ________ to speak French at college.
A. studying B. learning C. teaching
6.   She's ________ herself to speak Japanese.
A. learning B. studying C. teaching
7.   She ________ from Edinburgh University last year.
A. left B. graduated C. passed
8.   We need to ________ young people about the dangers of alcohol.
A. educate B. bring up C. raise
9.   I'm ________ for my history test tomorrow.
A. learning B. revising for C. remembering
10. School ____ next week; I can't wait for the holidays to begin!
A. breaks into đột nhập vào B. breaks up = stop C. breaks down ; hỏng
11.  In my country, it is ___ to go to school between the ages of   5 and 16.
A. legal B. required C. compulsory
12.  My favourite ________ at school was always History.
A. topic B. subject C. object
Get+ sbd+ to V
Have sbd+ V
Have + sth + P2
Get+ sth + p2
Task 2. NOUNS
A. Look at the definitions below, and write the words they define in the grid on the 
next page. The first letter of each word has been given to you. If you do it correctly, 
you will find the name we give to a
student at university in the shaded vertical strip. Use your dictionary to help you.

1.   A child at school. (e.g., The piano teacher thinks she is her best p_ _ _ _ )
2.   A person who is studying at a college or university.   (e.g., She's a brilliant s _ _ _ _ _ _   )
3.   A diploma from a university. (e.g., She has a d _ _ _ _ _ in mathematics from Oxford 
University)
4.   A meeting of a small group of university students to discuss a subject with a teacher.  (
e.g. The French s_ _ _ _ _ _ is being held in the conference room)
5.   A talk given to a class of students, usually at a university or college   (e.g., We are going to a l _ _ __ _ _
 on pollution).
6.   A sum of money to help (e.g., Not many students get a full g _ _ _ _ )
7.   A teaching session between a tutor and one or more students. (e.g., We had a t_ _ _ _ _ _ _ on
Russian history)
8.   All the people who work in a company, school, college or other organization
(e.g., Three members of s_ _ _ _ are away sick)
9.   A person with a degree from a university. (e.g., He's a g_ _ _ _ _ _ _ of London University)
10.  An area of knowledge that you are studying. (e.g., Maths is his weakest s_ _ _ _ _ _)
11.  The points given to a student for a test or a piece of work. (e.g., She got top m_ _ _ _ in English)
12.  A school that is funded by the state. (e.g., He went to a s_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _)
13.  A school for little children. (e.g., We send our youngest son to the local k_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _)

p u p i l
s t u d e n t
d e g r e e
s e s s i o n
l e c t u r e
g r a n t
t u t o r i a l
s t a f f
g r a d u a t e
s u b j e c t
m a r k s
s t a t e s c h o o l
k i n d e r g a r t e n
B.  What's  the  difference?  Use  your  dictionary  to  help  you  find  the  difference  between  the
following  pairs  of  word

1. a teacher giáo viên and a professor giáo sư, giảng viên đại học


2. a primary school trường tiểu học and a secondary school trường THCS
3. a fee học phí and a grant học bổng
4. a term kì học kéo dài 3 tháng and a semester học kỳ 6 tháng
5. a graduate in Britain người có bằng cấp ở Anh and a graduate in the USA người có bằng cấp ở Mỹ
6. a state school trường công lập and a public school trường tư
Task  3.  IDIOMS,  COLLOQUIALISMS  AND  OTHER  EXPRESSIONS
Look  at  these  sentences  and  decide  which  of  the  idioms  and  colloquialisms  in  bold  is  correct.
In  each  sentence,  there  are  two  expressions  which  we  do  not  use  in  English.
1.   He gets up early to go to college, and comes home late. I keep telling him he shouldn't
buy a dog with two tails / burn the candle at both ends / try to wear two pairs of trousers.
2.   Sally always does her homework on time and buys the teacher little presents. The other children
hate her. She's such a teacher's toy / teacher's jewel / teacher's pet.
3.   He'll have to pull his socks up / polish his head / empty his washing basket and work harder or he'll
fail his exams.
4.   She didn't work hard enough and flunked / splodged / squidged her exams.
5.   They didn't go to school, but chased the tiger / emptied their heads / played truant and went
fishing instead.
6.   He never comes to his English lessons. He's always smirking / skiving / shrinking.

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The distinction reflects differences in terminology and academic structures. In the USA, a 'graduate' has completed an undergraduate program, whereas in Britain, this term often refers to someone who has completed postgraduate education. This shows the necessity for clarity in academic qualifications in global contexts .

'Studying medicine' involves a formal education process aimed at acquiring a professional qualification, as it specifies a goal to become a doctor . In contrast, 'learning French' denotes acquiring language skills, likely in a less formal educational setting, such as a college language course .

'Revising for' exams emphasizes reviewing and consolidating knowledge, critical for educational assessments. This process ensures comprehension and retention of subject matter, enabling students to perform well in tests by reinforcing learning outcomes .

Frequent testing can reinforce learning through regular practice, enabling students to identify knowledge gaps. However, it may also lead to test anxiety and place undue pressure on students, potentially hindering holistic learning and discouraging exploratory thinking .

The document distinguishes a 'state school' as government-funded in contrast to a 'public school', which is private. This reflects the British educational terminology where 'public school' refers to prestigious private schools, contrary to the American system where public schools are taxpayer-funded .

The idiom 'burn the candle at both ends' signifies overworking to the point of exhaustion, often applicable in educational contexts where students manage multiple responsibilities. This illustrates the importance of work-life balance, highlighting potential stress and burnout risks for students who overcommit .

The inclusion of idioms and colloquialisms highlights the importance of cultural literacy in language learning. Mastery of these expressions reflects a deeper understanding of conversational nuances and contexts, thereby enhancing communicative competence and cultural integration .

'Compulsory' education implies a legal requirement for children to attend school between specific ages, ensuring a baseline level of education for all and aiming to reduce illiteracy and inequality. This mandates governments to provide education, impacting educational accessibility and societal learning outcomes .

This task promotes active learning by engaging students in contextual vocabulary usage, enhancing both comprehension and application skills. It supports language acquisition by encouraging students to consider word meanings and syntactic uses, fostering critical thinking .

A 'tutorial session' offers personalized, interactive learning, focusing on discussion and feedback, hence promoting deeper understanding. In contrast, a 'lecture' usually involves passive learning through presentations to large groups, which may not cater to individual student needs .

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