B1 Unit 60: School & learning 3
18 B1 words: assignment, examine, admission, mathematics, scholarship, instruction… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| assignment/əˈsaɪnmənt/ n | assignmenta task given to a student | Lucy finished her assignment for history class.Lucy finished her assignment for history class. | |
| examine/ɪɡˈzæmɪn/ v | to examineto look at something closely | The doctor will examine your throat carefully.The doctor will examine your throat carefully. | |
| admission/ædˈmɪʃən/ n | admissionpermission or payment to enter | Admission to the museum is free for children.Admission to the museum is free for children. | |
| mathematics/ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/ n | mathematicsthe study of numbers and shapes | Mathematics is Lucy’s favourite subject at school.Mathematics is Lucy’s favourite subject at school. | |
| scholarship/ˈskɑlɚˌʃɪp/ n | scholarshipmoney given to a student to study | Omar won a scholarship to study in Canada.Omar won a scholarship to study in Canada. | |
| instruction/ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/ n | instructiona statement telling you how to do something | Read the instruction on the box before you start.Read the instruction on the box before you start. | |
| lecture/ˈlɛktʃɚ/ n | lecturea long talk given to a group | The students listened to a lecture about history.The students listened to a lecture about history. | |
| observation/ˌɑbzɚˈveɪʃən/ n | observationsomething seen and noted carefully | The scientist made an observation about the birds’ behaviour.The scientist made an observation about the birds’ behaviour. | |
| curriculum/kɚˈɪkjələm/ n | curriculumthe subjects taught in a school | The school curriculum includes maths, science and art.The school curriculum includes maths, science and art. | |
| excellence/ˈɛksələns/ n | excellencevery high quality | The school is famous for its academic excellence.The school is famous for its academic excellence. | |
| graduation/ˌɡrædʒuˈeɪʃən/ n | graduationthe day you finish your studies | Her family came to the graduation ceremony.Her family came to the graduation ceremony. | |
| ink/ɪŋk/ n | inkcoloured liquid used for writing | Ken wrote his name in black ink.Ken wrote his name in black ink. | |
| intensive/ˌɪnˈtɛnsɪv/ adj | intensivedone with great effort in a short time | Sara is taking an intensive English course this month.Sara is taking an intensive English course this month. | |
| observe/əbˈzɝv/ v | to observeto watch carefully | Students observe the stars through a telescope.Students observe the stars through a telescope. | |
| intermediate/ˌɪntɚˈmidiɪt/ adj | intermediateat a middle level | Ann is an intermediate student in her English class.Ann is an intermediate student in her English class. | |
| instructor/ˌɪnˈstrʌktɚ/ n | instructora person who teaches a skill | Our instructor taught us how to swim.Our instructor taught us how to swim. | |
| spelling/ˈspɛlɪŋ/ n | spellingthe way letters form a word | Ana has a spelling test on Friday.Ana has a spelling test on Friday. | |
| absent/ˈæbsənt/ adj | absentnot present | Two students were absent from class today.Two students were absent from class today. |