Definition
What does "diverse" mean?
much variety, many differences
NU has students of diverse backgrounds.
Make an academic sentence using "exceed" correctly
exceed = to a greater degree, more than
Students' integrated skill summaries have exceeded Ms Anna's expectations.
Use the correct form of the word "assign" in the sentence:
Students must submit their ________ before the deadline.
Students must submit their assignments before the deadline.
=appoint, give a position
Make an academic sentence with "intervene"
= to interupt, to become involved
CPS always intervenes in the students' personal business if it affects their safety.
What does "accurate" mean?
correct, precise
Many professors and students do not know the accurate number of NU community members.
What does "explicit" mean?
clearly expressed, readily observable
The answers to the comprehension quiz questions will not always have explicit answers to them (in the text/audio recording).
Make an academic sentence using "differentiate" correctly.
= to show the difference between things
NUFYP students learn how to differentiate between ethical and inappropriate AI use.
Use the correct form of the word "acknowledge" in the sentence:
Researchers often include _____________ at the beginning of their studies.
Researchers often include acknowledgements at the beginning of their studies.
= admit, declare to be true
Make an academic sentence with "enhance"
= increase in value or quality
Homework enhances students' skills.
What does "incorporate" mean?
include, make part of
The EAP course incorporates a variety of language activities to promote well-rounded development.
What does "input" mean?
contribution, something added for good value
Students' input is always appreciated in Ms Anna's class.
Make an academic sentence with "presume"
= assume, take for granted
NU students often presume that their AI use can be hidden, but it is not true.
Use the correct form of the word "precede" in the sentence:
Mock exams _______ real exams a week or two prior.
Mock exams precede real exams a week or two prior.
=before in order of time, or place
Make an academic sentence with the word "nevertheless".
= despite, even though
Some NUFYP students failed their integrated skill exam, nevertheless, they did not give up.
What does "scope" mean?
range of view or action
It is beyond the teacher's scope to understand the underlying reasons behind students' laziness.
What does "advocate" mean?
to support, recommend for
Here at NU, we advocate for students' academic excellence, curiosity, and a growth mindset.
Make an academic sentence using "comprehensive" grammatically correctly.
=complex, many details and amount
Ms Anna enjoys reading comprehensive writing portfolio essays.
Use the correct form of the word "infer" in the sentence:
_________ is a skill NUFYP students will need to demonstrate in quizzes next semester.
Inference is a skill NUFYP students will need to demonstrate in quizzes next semester.
= decide, calculate, predict based on implicit information
Make an academic sentence with "empirical"
=real, not based on theory
To prove a theory, students need to collect empirical data (that can be measured).
Money given in assistance
The student government does not always subsidise NU students' international internships.
What does "inhibit" mean?
to restrain, block, stop from
Frequent AI use inhibits the development of critical and creative thinking.
Make an academic sentence with "paradigm", correctly
= a set of ideas for understanding
In the normal economic paradigm, price determines demand.
Make a sentence using the correct form of the word "underly"
Poor executive function is the real problem ___________ students' procrastination issues.
Poor executive function is the real problem underlying students' procrastination issues.
underly = not easy to see, the nature of a thing
Make an academic sentence with "comprise"
consists of, made of
NUFYP program is comprised of lectures, office hours, self-study and graded assignments.
What does "incentive" mean?
a positive motivational influence
Good grades and a full scholarship are key incentives for many NUFYP students.