Academia
What is another name for..?
Vocabulary
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100

What is the name of students studying for their first degree?

Undergraduates

100

PR agency. What does PR stand for?

public relations

100

DIY is the abbreviation for..

do-it-yourself

100

Seminars conducted over the internet are called _____

webinars

100

What is a fishmonger's?

A shop that sells fish

200

A period of time when a student or new graduate gets practical experience in a job, often without pay 

an internship

200

Hello, I am looking for the library. What does it mean to look for something?

try to find something

200

having done some work before

experience

200

Particularly, first year undergraduates and overseas students live in _______

halls of residence

200

In the UK, you write a dissertation at the end of a bachelor's or master's degree, and you write a thesis to complete a PhD. 


In the USA, it is the same. Correct or Incorrect?

Incorrect. In the USA, it's the other way around. You may write a thesis at the end of a bachelor's or master's degree, and you write a dissertation to complete a PhD.
300

What is the name of students studying for further degrees which are beyond undergraduate?

postgraduates

300

"not have in stock" 

we're out of

300

Money that an organization gives to help pay for an education

a grant/ scholarship

300

What you may need to have when applying for a job or course (e.g. a degree, a diploma) are called _______

qualifications

300

Where did Natalie do her internship at?

HIV clinic

400

Where a large group of students listen to a talk but do not participate

lectures

400

What is another name for CV (Curriculum Vitae)? This word is more commonly used in the USA and Canada

resume

400

A person who would be prepared to recommend you for a job or course

a referee

400

Where is the fitting room? I would like to ______ this dress.

try on

400

What does the French word résumé mean?

summary


The typical resume is defined as a document containing a summary of one's relevant job experience and education 

500

Name 2 advantages and 2 disadvantages of doing an internship. 

-

500

What is another name for halls of residence? This word is more commonly used in the USA

dormitories (dorms)

500

* Future career prospects

What does the word prospect mean?

the probability or chance for future success in a profession

500

I am sad because due to Covid 19, my favorite store _____ ____. Hopefully, it will open up again.

closed down

500

Curriculum Vitae (CV) is Latin for?

"course of life"

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