Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

2 Parcial > English > Flashcards

English Flashcards

1
Q

What do Americans often say?

A

“The more you learn, the more you earn”

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

In this high-tech society, college graduates ———— those without a college education and people with ——— degrees are likely to ——- even more

A

Outearn

Advanced

Earn

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

In addition to taking courses in their major field of study, students enroll in…

A

Elective courses

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Who are likely to be better citizens , better parents and more interesting and interested individuals?

A

Well-rounded people

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

How many American high school graduates enroll in college?

A

Two thirds (2/3)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Why do adults of all ages return to the classroom?

A

Either for new vocational skills or for personal growth

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

In 1996, how many students were over age 35?

A

Almost 20%

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

How many students are over 50?

A

Some 500 000 college students

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

How many Americans over 25 are college graduates?

A

Almost one quarter (1/4)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

How many students are taking advantage of the opportunity?

A

15 million students

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

How many undergraduate schools offer remedial (developmental) classes?

A

About 80%

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Remedial classes (developmental)

A

Reading, writing, math

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

How many institutions are in the US of higher learning?

A

3 700

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

How many are 2 year schools?

A

1600

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

How many are 4 year schools?

A

2000

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Information about schools is easy to obtain from…

A

School guidance counselors, college guidebooks, public libraries, internet and schools themselves

17
Q

Two main categories of higher learning are

A

Public and private

18
Q

Public schools are supported by

A

From tuition, private contributors and also BY THE STATE

19
Q

A third category of higher learning is ——- and they teach——

A

Proprietary(for-profit) school they teach a particular workplace skill

20
Q

Schools can also be groped by the types of programs they offer, the three major groups are

A

Community college, 4-year colleges and universities

21
Q

Community colleges (sometimes called junior colleges) offer only…

A

The first 2 years of undergraduate studies (the freshman and sophomore years)

22
Q

How many students enroll in community colleges

A

5 million students a year

Community colleges are supported by local and state funds

23
Q

What is the difference between a ———— and a ————. —— is only part of the answer. Some colleges have a ————- of just a few hundred, while some ——- universities serve more than ————- on several ————. A ————- is usually bigger than a ———— because the ——— of ———- plus ———- studies. Part of the ————- of a university is to ———— its ———— and graduate students to do ——— to advance human ———-. Colleges, on the other hand, are primarily ———- schools. They have no —— to conduct ———-

A

What is the difference between a college and a university? Size is only part of the answer. Some colleges have a student body of just a few hundred, while some state universities serve more than 100 000 students on several campuses. A university is usually bigger than a college because the scope of programs plus graduate studies. Part of me he responsibility of a university is to encourage its faculty and graduate students to do research to advance human knowledge. Colleges, on the other hand are primarily undergraduate schools. They have no obligation to conduct research

24
Q

At colleges and universities the academic years is about…

A

9 months long ( usually from September until early June or from late August until May)

25
Q

After completing 4 academic years the student earns a

A

Bachelor’s degree

26
Q

The academic year is divided into

A

Either 2 semesters or 3 quarters

27
Q

College grades, from highest to lowest

A

A B C D and F

Generally a student must keep a C to remain in school

28
Q

American universities offer 3 kinds of graduate degrees

A

Master’s degrees, P.h.D degrees and professional degrees

29
Q

Extracurricular activities in college

A

Athletics, college newspapers, musical organizations, political groups, religious groups

30
Q

Sports are an important part of life on most campuses.

What’s the sport that arouses the most national interest?

A

Football

31
Q

Games complete with—— are major productions

A

Marching bands and cheerleaders

32
Q

Three main types of financial aid…

A

Scholarships, loans and student employment

33
Q

Adults who have not finished high school may take the

A

GED ( General Education Development)

2 Parcial (9 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions