Exercises B1 : practice Education in English (answers)

These exercises are based on the key vocabulary and phrases from the course, including terms like enrol, graduate, and earn a degree. Put your knowledge to the test!

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Exercise 1 : Education Vocabulary: Multiple Choice

Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence.

1. She decided to ___ at the local university to study engineering.
   • enrol
   • graduate
   • earn
   • attend
2. After four years of hard work, he was finally able to ___ a degree in biology.
   • earn
   • enrol
   • pass
   • teach
3. Students who complete all their exams successfully will ___ at the end of the year.
   • graduate
   • enrol
   • apply
   • revise
4. Understanding how different ___ systems work is important for academic success.
   • school
   • sport
   • business
   • transport

Correction

1. She decided to enrol at the local university to study engineering.
2. After four years of hard work, he was finally able to earn a degree in biology.
3. Students who complete all their exams successfully will graduate at the end of the year.
4. Understanding how different school systems work is important for academic success.

Exercise 2 : Match the Education Terms

Match each word or phrase on the left with its correct definition or context on the right.

1. enrol
2. graduate
3. earn a degree
4. school system

• To officially register or sign up for a course or programme at an educational institution.
• The organised structure of educational institutions and levels within a country.
• To obtain an academic qualification by completing the required studies at a university.
• To successfully complete a course of study and receive a qualification from a school or university.

Correction

1. enrol – To officially register or sign up for a course or programme at an educational institution.
2. graduate – To successfully complete a course of study and receive a qualification from a school or university.
3. earn a degree – To obtain an academic qualification by completing the required studies at a university.
4. school system – The organised structure of educational institutions and levels within a country.

Exercise 3 : Complete the Sentences

Fill in each blank with the correct word or phrase from the course vocabulary.

1. It is important to ___ at university early so that you secure a place on the course you want.
2. She worked very hard for three years and was proud to finally ___ a degree in education.
3. Many students dream of the day they will ___ and walk across the stage to receive their diploma.
4. Learning key ___ vocabulary is essential for academic and professional success in English.

Correction

1. It is important to enrol at university early so that you secure a place on the course you want.
2. She worked very hard for three years and was proud to finally earn a degree in education.
3. Many students dream of the day they will graduate and walk across the stage to receive their diploma.
4. Learning key education vocabulary is essential for academic and professional success in English.