Cambridge English: KET (A2 Key) - Education & Academic Life

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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: Art as a field of study helps develop both creative and critical thinking skills .
biology [noun]

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

Ex: His biology professor was renowned for research in genetic engineering .

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: Understanding the basics of chemistry is essential for many scientific careers .
English [noun]

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

Ex:

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

Ex: She used maps and atlases to study the geography of different regions .
history [noun]

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

Ex: She wants to pursue a degree in history and become a historian .

the study of numbers and shapes that involves calculation and description

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music [noun]

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

Ex: She spends hours practicing music every day to improve her skills .
physics [noun]

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: Understanding physics is essential for careers in engineering and technology .
to fail [verb]

to be unsuccessful in an examination or course

Ex: If you do n't attend class regularly , you might fail the course .
to learn [verb]

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

Ex: They are learning about history in their school lessons .
to pass [verb]

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

Ex: I 'm not really expecting to pass first time .
to study [verb]

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

Ex: Many students study at local colleges to pursue their careers in business .
to take [verb]

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

Ex: He chose to take an elective in art history to explore his interest in cultural influences on art .
to teach [verb]

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

Ex: I decided to leave my stressful job and teach painting at the community center .
advanced [adjective]

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

Ex: She 's considered an advanced swimmer , able to compete at national levels .
beginner [noun]

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

class [noun]

students as a whole that are taught together

Ex: Every Friday , the class gathers for a weekly quiz to test their understanding of the material covered during the week .

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

Ex: She became close friends with her classmate after working on a group project together .

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

Ex: The classroom is filled with desks , chairs , and a chalkboard .
clever [adjective]

able to think quickly and find solutions to problems

Ex: The clever inventor devised a simple yet effective solution to the complex engineering problem .
college [noun]

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

Ex: They are preparing for their final exams at college .
course [noun]

a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject

Ex: The company provided a training course for all new employees .
eraser [noun]

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

Ex: I use an eraser to correct my mistakes when writing .
exam [noun]

a way of testing how much someone knows about a subject

Ex: The biology exam covers topics like genetics , cells , and ecology .
homework [noun]

schoolwork that students have to do at home

Ex: My daughter spends a few hours every evening doing her homework .

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

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: His final mark in the class was an A.
practice [noun]

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

Ex: Language practice through conversation partners can enhance your fluency .

to do something again and again in order to get better at it

Ex: She practises speaking English with her friend .
pupil [noun]

someone who is receiving education, particularly a schoolchild

Ex: The pupil 's performance in mathematics improved significantly after receiving extra tutoring .
subject [noun]

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

Ex: In high school , I found chemistry to be a challenging subject , but I persevered and improved my grades .
term [noun]

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

Ex: He enrolled in three courses for the spring term .
test [noun]

an examination that consists of a set of questions, exercises, or activities to measure someone’s knowledge, skill, or ability

Ex: The driving test includes both a written exam and a practical evaluation .

an educational institution at the highest level, where we can study for a degree or do research

Ex: She received a scholarship to help fund her university education .

to discover or become aware of a piece of information or a fact

Ex: She was shocked to find out that her favorite restaurant had closed down .

to do a scientific test on something or someone in order to find out the results

Ex: The researchers experiment using advanced technology to study climate change .