Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First) - Ciência, Educação e Exploração

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course

[substantivo]

a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject

curso, aula

Ex: The university offers a course in computer programming for beginners .A universidade oferece um **curso** de programação de computadores para iniciantes.

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expedition

[substantivo]

a trip that has been organized for a particular purpose such as a scientific or military one or for exploration

expedição, missão

Ex: The space agency launched an expedition to explore Mars and search for signs of life .A agência espacial lançou uma **expedição** para explorar Marte e procurar sinais de vida.

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rocket

[substantivo]

a spacecraft that moves up by the force of the gases produced when the fuel burns

foguete

Ex: The rocket’s engines ignited , generating the thrust needed to overcome Earth 's gravity and reach space .Os motores do **foguete** se acenderam, gerando o empuxo necessário para superar a gravidade da Terra e alcançar o espaço.

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scientific

[adjetivo]

relating to or based on the principles and methods of science

científico

Ex: Evolutionary theory is supported by a vast body of scientific evidence from various disciplines , including biology , geology , and genetics .A teoria evolutiva é apoiada por um vasto corpo de evidências **científicas** de várias disciplinas, incluindo biologia, geologia e genética.

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to research

[verbo]

to study a subject carefully and systematically to discover new facts or information about it

pesquisar, estudar

Ex: The students researched different sources for their science project .Os alunos **pesquisaram** diferentes fontes para o seu projeto de ciências.

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to educate

[verbo]

to teach someone, often within a school or university setting

educar, ensinar

Ex: She was educated at a prestigious university .Ela foi **educada** em uma universidade prestigiada.

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educational

[adjetivo]

intended to provide knowledge or facilitate learning

educacional, pedagógico

Ex: Online educational platforms offer courses on a wide range of subjects , from photography to computer programming .Plataformas **educacionais** online oferecem cursos em uma ampla gama de assuntos, desde fotografia até programação de computadores.

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finding

[substantivo]

a piece of information discovered as a result of a research

descoberta, achado

Ex: Their finding suggested that diet plays a major role in health outcomes .A sua **descoberta** sugeriu que a dieta desempenha um papel importante nos resultados de saúde.

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qualification

[substantivo]

a certificate, degree, or diploma received after completing a training, course, or exam successfully

diploma, certificação

Ex: He did n’t finish school and has no formal qualifications.Ele não terminou a escola e não tem **qualificações** formais.

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inventor

[substantivo]

someone who makes or designs something that did not exist before

inventor, criador

Ex: Alexander Graham Bell , the inventor of the telephone , forever changed the way people communicate over long distances .Alexander Graham Bell, o **inventor** do telefone, mudou para sempre a forma como as pessoas se comunicam a longas distâncias.

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bachelor's degree

[substantivo]

the first degree given by a university or college to a student who has finished their studies

bacharelado, licenciatura

Ex: He worked hard for four years to complete his bachelor’s degree in engineering.Ele trabalhou duro por quatro anos para completar seu **bacharelado** em engenharia.

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boarding school

[substantivo]

a school where students live and study during the school year

colégio interno, escola residencial

Ex: Many boarding schools offer a variety of extracurricular activities , from sports to the arts , allowing students to explore their interests and develop new skills outside the classroom .Muitos **colégios internos** oferecem uma variedade de atividades extracurriculares, desde esportes até artes, permitindo que os alunos explorem seus interesses e desenvolvam novas habilidades fora da sala de aula.

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distance learning

[substantivo]

a way of studying where students and teachers are in different locations, often using online platforms

ensino à distância

Ex: Some people find distance learning challenging due to a lack of direct interaction .Algumas pessoas acham **o ensino à distância** desafiador devido à falta de interação direta.

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to fall behind

[verbo]

to fail to keep up in work, studies, or performance

ficar para trás, atrasar

Ex: If we do n't adapt , we 'll fall behind permanently .Se não nos adaptarmos, **ficaremos para trás** permanentemente.

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higher education

[substantivo]

education at a university or similar educational institution that grants one an academic degree at the end

educação superior, ensino superior

Ex: Higher education is a long-term investment that can lead to personal and professional growth .O **ensino superior** é um investimento de longo prazo que pode levar ao crescimento pessoal e profissional.

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intensive course

[frase]

a program of study completed in a short period through concentrated effort and high workload

Ex: We finished the entire syllabus in an intensive course.

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to keep up

[verbo]

to stay knowledgeable and informed about current events or developments in a specific field or area of interest

manter-se atualizado, ficar por dentro

Ex: In the rapidly evolving tech industry , it 's crucial to keep up with the latest advancements and trends .Na indústria de tecnologia em rápida evolução, é crucial **manter-se atualizado** com os últimos avanços e tendências.

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by heart

[frase]

by relying only on one's memory

Ex: He studied the song lyrics until he knew them by heart.

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mature student

[substantivo]

an individual who pursues higher education later in life, often after a significant gap since completing secondary education

estudante adulto, estudante não tradicional

Ex: The support services for mature students include academic advising , career counseling , and workshops tailored to their specific needs and challenges .Os serviços de apoio para **estudantes maduros** incluem orientação acadêmica, aconselhamento de carreira e workshops adaptados às suas necessidades e desafios específicos.

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master's degree

[substantivo]

a university degree that graduates can get by further studying for one or two years

mestrado, grau de mestre

Ex: A master's degree can open up more job opportunities and higher salaries in many fields.Um **mestrado** pode abrir mais oportunidades de emprego e salários mais altos em muitas áreas.

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to meet a deadline

[frase]

to complete a task or project before a specific time or date that has been agreed upon or set as a requirement

Ex: We need to meet the deadline for the project to stay on track.

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to play truant

[frase]

to skip school or work without permission or without a valid reason

Ex: The students decided to play truant and go to the park instead of attending their afternoon classes.

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public school

[substantivo]

private independent secondary school in Great Britain supported by endowment and tuition

escola pública

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single-sex education

[frase]

a system of education in which male and female students are taught separately

Ex: Single-sex education is still common in some private schools.

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state school

[substantivo]

a school that provides free education due to being funded by the government

escola pública, escola estatal

Ex: She works as a math teacher at a state school, where she loves inspiring students from diverse backgrounds .Ela trabalha como professora de matemática em uma **escola pública**, onde adora inspirar alunos de diversas origens.

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coursework

[substantivo]

the assignments, projects, and tasks done by students as part of their course of study

trabalhos do curso, tarefas acadêmicas

Ex: He struggled to balance his coursework with part-time work and extracurricular activities .Ele lutou para equilibrar seus **trabalhos acadêmicos** com o trabalho em meio período e as atividades extracurriculares.

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to take a year out

[frase]

to spend a year away from formal education or work, often to travel, gain experience, or rest

Ex: Some people take a year out to avoid burnout.

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nursery

[substantivo]

a school or class for very young children, usually ages 3–4, before primary school

creche, jardim de infância

Ex: She goes to nursery five mornings a week .Ela vai para o **berçário** cinco manhãs por semana.

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primary school

[substantivo]

the school for young children, usually between the age of 5 to 11 in the UK

escola primária, ensino básico

Ex: He recalled his years at primary school as being filled with fun and learning .Ele lembrou seus anos na **escola primária** como sendo cheios de diversão e aprendizado.

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secondary school

[substantivo]

the school for young people, usually between the ages of 11 to 16 or 18 in the UK

escola secundária, colégio

Ex: In some countries , students must take standardized exams at the end of secondary school to qualify for university admission or to receive their high school diploma .Em alguns países, os alunos devem fazer exames padronizados no final do **ensino médio** para se qualificar para admissão na universidade ou para receber seu diploma de ensino médio.

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private school

[substantivo]

a school that receives money from the parents of the students instead of the government

escola particular, colégio privado

Ex: Private schools often have more resources compared to public institutions .As **escolas privadas** geralmente têm mais recursos em comparação com as instituições públicas.

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college

[substantivo]

a university in which students can study up to a bachelor's degree after graduation from school

universidade, faculdade

Ex: The college campus is known for its vibrant student life , with numerous clubs and activities to participate in .O **campus universitário** é conhecido por sua vibrante vida estudantil, com inúmeros clubes e atividades para participar.

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to work one's way through something

[frase]

to support oneself financially while completing a course of study

Ex: She worked her way through law school part-time.

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