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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary) - Education & Academia

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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary)
to attend
to attend
[Verb]

to go to school, university, church, etc. periodically

Ex: Students are expected to attend all classes to ensure academic success. 
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curriculum

the overall content, courses, and learning experiences designed by educational institutions to achieve specific educational goals and outcomes for students

Ex: The school's curriculum includes core subjects like math, science, and language arts, as well as elective courses in arts and music. 
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education
education
[noun]

the process that involves teaching and learning, particularly at a school, university, or college

Ex: She pursued higher education by attending a prestigious university. 
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essay
essay
[noun]

a piece of writing that briefly analyzes or discusses a specific subject

Ex: She wrote an essay about climate change for her biology class. 
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grade
grade
[noun]

a letter or number given by a teacher to show how a student is performing in class, school, etc.

Ex: I received an A grade on my English test because I studied hard. 
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rule
rule
[noun]

a principle or standard that ordinarily governs behavior or conduct

Ex: Manners are guided by unwritten social rules. 
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skill
skill
[noun]

an ability to do something well, especially after training

Ex: After years of practice, her skill in playing the guitar became exceptional. 
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lecture
lecture
[noun]

a talk given to an audience about a particular subject to educate them, particularly at a university or college

Ex: The lecturer provided handouts to accompany the lecture. 
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topic
topic
[noun]

a matter that is dealt with in a conversation, text, or study

Ex: The professor introduced the main topic of today's lecture: cultural anthropology. 
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research
research
[noun]

a careful and systematic study of a subject to discover new facts or information about it

Ex: Mark spent hours in the library doing research for his history paper. 
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tutor
tutor
[noun]

a teacher who gives lessons privately to one student or a small group

Ex: She hired a math tutor to help her daughter improve her grades. 
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to graduate

to finish a university, college, etc. study course successfully and receive a diploma or degree

Ex: She graduated with honors from the university. 
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degree
degree
[noun]

the certificate that is given to university or college students upon successful completion of their course

Ex: After years of hard work and dedication, she finally received her bachelor's degree in biology. 
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to revise
to revise
[Verb]

to go over something one has already learned to refresh one's memory, especially before an exam

Ex: She needs to revise for her maths test tomorrow. 
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to pass
to pass
[Verb]

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

Ex: Did you pass all your exams? 
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to [pay] attention

to concentrate or focus on a particular task or subject

Ex: Please pay attention during the lecture to understand the material. 
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to [make] a decision

to create or choose a course of action from various options after considering the available information and potential consequences

Ex: We need to make a decision about the date and location for the wedding. 
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to [make] a mistake

to perform an action that is incorrect or unintended, often resulting in an error or oversight

Ex: I accidentally made a mistake in my calculations, resulting in incorrect results. 
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to [take] a note

to write down or record information, typically in a brief or concise form, to remember it or refer to it later

Ex: As a journalist, I always take notes during interviews to ensure accuracy in my reporting. 
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to [do] {one's} homework

to complete tasks given by teachers or instructors

Ex: He sat down to do his homework after school. 
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to [make] a note

to record or write down something for the purpose of remembering it or referring to it later

Ex: I always make a note of important dates in my calendar to ensure I don't forget them 
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to [do] a degree

to complete a course of study at a university or college to earn a degree

Ex: She decided to do a degree in biology. 
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to [take] a (test|exam)

to participate in and complete an examination or assessment

Ex: I took a challenging test last week. 
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to miss
to miss
[Verb]

to not go to or be present at an event or activity

Ex: I missed the wedding because I was out of town. 
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computer programming

creating a sequence of instructions to enable the computer to do something

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creative writing

a type of writing that uses imagination, feelings, and original ideas to create stories, poems, or other made-up pieces

Ex: He took a creative writing class at school. 
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diploma
diploma
[noun]

a certificate given to someone who has completed a course of study

Ex: She proudly displayed her diploma on the wall of her office. 
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absent
absent
[Adjective]

(of people) not present in a place

Ex: Jane was absent from school yesterday due to a fever. 
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arithmetic

a branch of mathematics that deals with addition, subtraction, multiplication, etc.

Ex: Students in elementary school learn basic arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. 
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certificate

an official document that states one has successfully passed an exam or completed a course of study

Ex: She received a certificate of completion after finishing the online training. 
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economics
economics
[noun]

the study of how money, goods, and resources are produced, distributed, and used in a country or society

Ex: He decided to study economics to understand how markets work. 
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handwriting

something written by hand

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to register

to enter one's name in a list of an institute, school, etc.

Ex: She decided to register for the online course to improve her skills. 
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secondary
secondary
[noun]

a school that provides education for students typically between the ages of 11 and 18

Ex: After finishing primary school, she moved on to a local secondary. 
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composition

a written essay or piece, often created as a school or academic assignment

Ex: He submitted his composition on the history of art. 
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instructor

a teacher below the rank of assistant professor at a college or university

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primary school

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

Ex: She began teaching at a primary school shortly after completing her education degree. 
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