Unit 1: Cramming for success: study and academic work

Question 1

to study intensively for a short time

Answer 1

cram

• She crammed all night for the history exam.

Question 2

an exceptionally clever person

Answer 2

genius

• Even geniuses need to study before exams.

Question 3

reviewing material to prepare for an exam

Answer 3

revision

• He spent the weekend doing revision for his math test.

Question 4

exam papers from previous years

Answer 4

past papers

• Practicing past papers can help you prepare for the test format.

Question 5

to learn something so it can be recalled exactly

Answer 5

memorise

• She memorised the poem for the school recital.

Question 6

learning by repetition without understanding

Answer 6

rote-learning

• Rote-learning is useful for memorizing vocabulary, but not for concepts.

Question 7

memory aids or tricks

Answer 7

mnemonics

• The mnemonic “i before e except after c” helps with English spelling rules.

Question 8

to focus all your time and energy on studying

Answer 8

bury yourself in your books

• Before exams, she buries herself in her books for weeks.

Question 9

to study in a very focused way

Answer 9

study intensively

• He studied intensively to prepare for his final exams.

Question 10

to know something completely

Answer 10

know inside out

• She knows the topic inside out after weeks of preparation.

Question 11

a short piece of writing for schoolwork

Answer 11

composition

• The teacher asked for a composition about our summer holidays.

Question 12

a longer, formal piece of writing

Answer 12

essay

• His essay on environmental policies won an award.

Question 13

a longer essay or task for coursework

Answer 13

assignment

• Her assignment focused on the impact of technology in education.

Question 14

a creative or research-based task for a course

Answer 14

project

• The project emphasized the student’s original ideas and research.

Question 15

a collection of written or creative works

Answer 15

portfolio

• The artist submitted a portfolio of her best paintings for the competition.

Question 16

a long research-based work for a degree

Answer 16

dissertation

• His dissertation on machine learning was well-received by his professors.

Question 17

an extensive research work for a higher degree

Answer 17

thesis

• She completed her thesis on renewable energy for her PhD.

Question 18

a diagram to organize and connect ideas

Answer 18

mind map

• He used a mind map to outline his essay.

Question 19

the initial version of written work

Answer 19

first draft

• Always write a first draft before submitting your final essay.

Question 20

using someone else’s work as your own

Answer 20

plagiarism

• Plagiarism is a serious offense in academic writing.

Question 21

to give credit for sources used

Answer 21

acknowledge

• Make sure to acknowledge all the references in your work.

Question 22

the final date for submitting work

Answer 22

deadline

• The deadline for the essay is next Friday.

Question 23

to formally hand in work

Answer 23

submit

• Please submit your assignments by email.

Question 24

to evaluate and assign a grade

Answer 24

assess

• The teacher assessed all the essays over the weekend.

Question 25

comments or suggestions on work

Answer 25

feedback

• The tutor gave detailed feedback on her essay.

Question 26

to do systematic research

Answer 26

carry out research

• She is carrying out research on climate change impacts.

Question 27

magazines with academic articles

Answer 27

academic journals

• His article was published in an international academic journal.

Question 28

to access material from the internet

Answer 28

access online

• You can access the textbook online through the library portal.

Question 29

borrowing books from other libraries

Answer 29

inter-library loan

• The rare book was available through an inter-library loan.

Question 30

free online materials for education

Answer 30

open educational resources

• Open educational resources make learning accessible to all.

Question 31

to leave a course before completing it

Answer 31

drop out

• He dropped out of college due to financial problems.

Question 32

final exams at the end of a degree

Answer 32

finals

• She studied for weeks to prepare for her finals.

Question 33

having the right formal qualifications

Answer 33

well-qualified

• She is well-qualified to teach advanced mathematics.