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

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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary)

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

Ex: The children attend school from Monday to Friday .

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

Ex: The curriculum for early childhood education emphasizes social-emotional development and play-based learning .

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

Ex: The government invested in improving access to quality education for all children .
essay [noun]

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

Ex: The professor assigned a 1000-word essay on Shakespeare 's sonnets .
grade [noun]

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

Ex: Mark 's grades have improved significantly since he started studying regularly .
rule [noun]

a principle or standard that ordinarily governs behavior or conduct

Ex: A basic rule of etiquette is to greet people politely .
skill [noun]

an ability to do something well, especially after training

Ex: The chef 's skill in culinary arts resulted in mouthwatering dishes .
lecture [noun]

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

Ex: The lecture was held in the university ’s main auditorium .
topic [noun]

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

Ex: The panel discussion covered various topics related to sustainable agriculture .
research [noun]

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

Ex: The professor presented the findings of her research at an international conference .
tutor [noun]

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

Ex: He works as a language tutor , teaching Spanish to beginners .

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

Ex: They are excited to graduate and move on to the next phase of their lives .
degree [noun]

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

Ex: Many employers require candidates to have at least a bachelor 's degree in their field of expertise .

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

Ex: He spent the whole evening revising for his final exams .
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 concentrate or focus on a particular task or subject

Ex: The teacher requested that the students pay attention during the test .

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

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

Ex: She made a mistake by forgetting to save her work , and it was lost when the computer crashed .

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

Ex: I 'll take a note of your phone number .

to complete tasks given by teachers or instructors

Ex: Let 's do our homework together to help each other with difficult subjects .

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

Ex: Do n't forget to make a note of the address before you leave .

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

Ex: After high school , she went on to do a degree in law .
to miss [verb]

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

Ex: He missed the birthday party because of work commitments .

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

Ex: She loves doing creative writing in her free time .
diploma [noun]

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

Ex: He earned his high school diploma after completing four years of coursework .
absent [adjective]

(of people) not present in a place

Ex: Sarah felt disappointed when her best friend was absent from her birthday party .

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

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

Ex: The certificate program is designed for working professionals looking to enhance their skills .

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

Ex: The professor explained the basic principles of economics in the lecture .

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

Ex: He failed to register in time for the new semester and had to wait until next year .

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

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

Ex: Writing a composition helps develop critical thinking skills .

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

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

Ex: In the UK , children typically start primary school at the age of five .