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Cambridge English: KET (A2 Key)
art
[noun]

a field of study focuses on learning and practicing different creative skills, such as drawing, painting, sculpture, and understanding the history and theory behind them

Ex: The museum collaborates with universities to offer art students practical experience.
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biology
[noun]

the scientific study of living organisms; the science that studies living organisms

Ex: Understanding biology is crucial for addressing environmental and health-related challenges .
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chemistry
[noun]

the branch of science that is concerned with studying the structure of substances and the way that they change or combine with each other

Ex: His passion for chemistry led him to pursue a degree in chemical engineering .
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English
[noun]

the subject of study encompassing the language, literature, and writing associated with English-speaking cultures

Ex: The English curriculum includes courses on language structure, literary analysis, and creative writing.
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geography
[noun]

the scientific study of the physical features of the Earth and its atmosphere, divisions, products, population, etc.

Ex: They conducted fieldwork to collect data on local geography and ecosystems .
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history
[noun]

the study of past events, especially as a subject in school or university

Ex: We study the history of our country in social studies class .
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the study of numbers and shapes that involves calculation and description

Ex: We learn about shapes and measurements in our math class.
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music
[noun]

the art or science of creating or performing sounds, including melody, harmony, and rhythm

Ex: He learned music from an early age and became a talented pianist .
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physics
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the scientific study of matter and energy and the relationships between them, including the study of natural forces such as light, heat, and movement

Ex: His fascination with physics led him to pursue research in quantum mechanics .
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to fail
[Verb]

to be unsuccessful in an examination or course

Ex: Mark failed the history exam because he did n't study the material .
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to learn
[Verb]

to become knowledgeable or skilled in something by doing it, studying, or being taught

Ex: We need to learn how to manage our time better .
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to pass
[Verb]

to get the necessary grades in an exam, test, course, etc.

Ex: I barely passed that test , it was so hard !
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to study
[Verb]

to engage in formal learning or education at a school, college, or university

Ex: He decided to study at the university to become a lawyer .
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to take
[Verb]

to study a particular subject in school, university, etc.

Ex: She always wanted to speak another language , so she decided to take Mandarin lessons .
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to teach
[Verb]

to give lessons to students in a university, college, school, etc.

Ex: He taught mathematics at the local high school for ten years .
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advanced
[Adjective]

(of a person) having a high level of knowledge, skill, or expertise in a subject

Ex: Advanced students in the art program receive individual mentoring from instructors .
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beginner
[noun]

someone who has just started to learn or do something; a person who is new to a field or activity

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class
[noun]

students as a whole that are taught together

Ex: The class elected a representative to voice their concerns and suggestions during student council meetings .
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classmate
[noun]

someone who is or was in the same class as you at school or college

Ex: The teacher encouraged collaboration among classmates to foster a supportive learning community .
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classroom
[noun]

a room that students are taught in, particularly in a college, school, or university

Ex: We have a class discussion in the classroom to share our ideas .
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clever
[Adjective]

able to think quickly and find solutions to problems

Ex: The clever comedian delighted the audience with their witty jokes and clever wordplay .
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college
[noun]

an institution that offers higher education or specialized trainings for different professions

Ex: We have to write a research paper for our college class .
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course
[noun]

a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject

Ex: The university offers a course in computer programming for beginners .
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eraser
[noun]

a small tool used for removing the marks of a pencil from a piece of paper

Ex: They keep a small eraser in their pencil case for quick corrections .
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exam
[noun]

a way of testing how much someone knows about a subject

Ex: The students received their exam results and were happy to see their improvements .
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homework
[noun]

schoolwork that students have to do at home

Ex: We use textbooks and online resources to help us with our homework.
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a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

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mark
[noun]

a letter or number given by a teacher to show how good a student's performance is; a point given for a correct answer in an exam or competition

Ex: The student was proud of the marks he earned in the competition .
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practice
[noun]

the act of repeatedly doing something to become better at doing it

Ex: To become a better swimmer , consistent practice is essential .
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to do something again and again in order to get better at it

Ex: The children will practise their lines tomorrow .
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pupil
[noun]

someone who is receiving education, particularly a schoolchild

Ex: The school 's policy requires pupils to wear uniforms as part of the dress code .
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science
[noun]

the study of science

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subject
[noun]

a branch or an area of knowledge that we study at a school, college, or university

Ex: Physics is a fascinating subject that explains the fundamental laws of nature and the behavior of matter and energy .
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term
[noun]

one of the three periods in the academic year during which multiple classes are held in schools, universities, etc.

Ex: She earned good grades in the previous term.
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test
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an examination that consists of a set of questions, exercises, or activities to measure someone’s knowledge, skill, or ability

Ex: The teacher will hand out the test papers at the beginning of the class.
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an educational institution at the highest level, where we can study for a degree or do research

Ex: We have access to a state-of-the-art library at the university.
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to discover or become aware of a piece of information or a fact

Ex: The teacher found out that one of the students had cheated on the test .
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to do a scientific test on something or someone in order to find out the results

Ex: The scientists experiment to test their hypotheses .
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