Topic Vocabulary & Exercises

Topic Vocabulary:

assignment (noun [c]):

Definition: A task or project given by a teacher or employer to complete within a certain time frame.

Example: My English teacher gave us an assignment to write a five-page essay on our favourite book.

breeze through (phrasal verb):

Definition: To complete something easily or effortlessly.

Example: She breezed through the maths exam in record time.

brush up on (phrasal verb):

Definition: To review or refresh one's knowledge or skills in a particular subject.

Example: I need to brush up on my Spanish before our trip to Mexico.

calling (noun [c]):

Definition: A strong feeling of personal conviction or passion towards a particular career or path in life.

Example: After volunteering in a hospital, she realised that helping people was her true calling.

campus (noun [c]):

Definition: The grounds and buildings of a university, college, or school.

Example: The university has a beautiful campus with lots of green spaces.

critical thinking (noun phrase):

Definition: The ability to analyse information and evaluate ideas in a logical and thoughtful way.

Example: In science class, we use critical thinking skills to analyse data and draw conclusions from experiments.

dissertation (noun [c]):

Definition: A long written work, often required for a higher degree.

Example: She spent months researching and writing her dissertation on ancient Roman architecture.

drop out (phrasal verb):

Definition: To leave a course or program of study before completing it.

Example: Unfortunately, he decided to drop out of college after just one semester.

enrol (verb):

Definition: To officially register or join a course or program of study.

Example: I plan to enrol in the photography course next semester.

faculty (noun [c]):

Definition: The teaching staff of a school, college, or university.

Example: The faculty members at the university are highly respected in their fields.

finals (noun [pl]):

Definition: The last set of examinations or assessments at the end of a term or academic year.

Example: The finals are next week, so I need to study.

higher education (noun phrase):

Definition: Education beyond high school, typically provided by universities.

Example: Pursuing higher education can open up many career opportunities.

learn by heart (idiom):

Definition: To memorise something thoroughly.

Example: She learned the poem by heart and recited it flawlessly.

memorisation (noun [u]):

Definition: The process of learning and retaining information in one's memory. 

Example: Acting involves the memorisation of lines.

open doors (idiom):

Definition: To create opportunities or provide access to new possibilities.

Example: Pursuing higher education can open doors to new career paths and opportunities for personal growth.

pass with flying colours (idiom):

Definition: To pass a test or examination with a very high score or outstanding performance.

Example: She studied hard and passed the test with flying colours.

scholarship (noun [c]):

Definition: Financial aid or grant awarded to a student for academic achievement or other criteria.

Example: She was awarded a scholarship based on her excellent exam results.

submit (verb):

Definition: To hand in or give something for evaluation or consideration.

Example: Please submit your assignment by the end of the week.

syllabus (noun [c]):

Definition: An outline or summary of the topics and assignments covered in a course.

Example: The teacher gave us a syllabus that lists all the books we need to read, and assignments which we will have this year.

tuition (noun [u]):

Definition: Teaching, especially in one to one classes or at universities. 

Example: The quality of the tuition is very high at this university.