Academic English
Which of these sentences demonstrates the best use of vocabulary within an academic essay?
a) The demand for highly productive agricultural lands creates challenges for the preservation of natural habitats and native biodiversity.
b) The demand for fecund pastures and arable lands creates challenges for the preservation of natural habitats and autochthonous biodiversity.
a) The demand for highly productive agricultural lands creates challenges for the preservation of natural habitats and native biodiversity.
What is NOT a good strategy if you are unable to answer a question from an audience member during your presentation?
a) Acknowledge you don’t know the answer and would think and get back to the questioner
b) Acknowledge you don’t know the answer and say the question was irrelevant to the topic of the presentation
c) Ask the audience member to see you after the presentation so you can understand the question better and answer it
d) Ask others in the audience if they could answer the question
b) Acknowledge you don’t know the answer and say the question was irrelevant to the topic of the presentation
Where is Newcastle Unversity campus located?
In the city centre
Saira is from Newcastle
True
False
True
How many classmates are studying MSc Finance degree?
9
Which of these sentences best demonstrates the use of appropriate academic language?
a) Although in his youth he missed out on the accolades awarded to contemporaries, ultimately critics reckoned that Borges was one of the finest Argentinian writers.
b) Although in his youth he missed out on the accolades awarded to contemporaries, Borges was ultimately to be reckoned among the finest Argentinian writers.
b) Although in his youth he missed out on the accolades awarded to contemporaries, Borges was ultimately to be reckoned among the finest Argentinian writers.
What is the purpose of a seminar?
a) explore the topic in depth
b) tutor explains the topic in depth
c) student explains the topic in depth
a) explore the topic in depth
Newcastle University won University of the year at the Educate North Awards in:
a)2017
b)2018
c)2019
c) 2019
Geordie English is not a regional dialect
True
False
False - it is We speak Geordie English!
How many classmates will be moving to Newcastle in semester 1? (from yesterday's lesson)
8
Which of these sentences demonstrates the correct use of grammar for an academic essay?
a) There's currently no generally accepted theory to account for the microscopic motion of ions, but it's commonly agreed that the potential energy of two charges interacting plays an essential role.
b) Currently, no generally accepted theory exists to account for the microscopic motion of ions, but it is commonly agreed that interactions described by Coulomb's Law play an essential role.
b) Currently, no generally accepted theory exists to account for the microscopic motion of ions, but it is commonly agreed that interactions described by Coulomb's Law play an essential role.
The outline of a presentation should include:
a)Possible questions from the audience
bReferences
c) A beginning, middle and an end of the presentation
d) Acknowledgments
c) A beginning, middle and an end of the presentation
Newcastle university is ranked top 10th globally
True
False
False - it is ranked top 10 in Europe
Which world famous bridge does the Tyne Bridge resemble?
a) Sydney Harbour Bridge
b) Bridge of Sighs
c) Golden Gate Bridge
d) Brooklyn Bridge
a) Sydney Harbour Bridge
Who was the first person to switch on their webcam in Bongo classroom?
a)Hanjun
Which of these sentences has the most effective degree of explanation?
a) Hesitation forms (such as "um", "er", or "ah") exist in almost all spoken languages and usually serve to fill pauses while the speaker searches for the appropriate word or phrase.
b) Hesitation forms or pause fillers (such as "um", "er", or "ah") exist in almost all spoken languages and are usually heard within speech where a person is searching for a word or phrase; these "fillers" serve to fill the space where there would otherwise be a pause.
a) Hesitation forms (such as "um", "er", or "ah") exist in almost all spoken languages and usually serve to fill pauses while the speaker searches for the appropriate word or phrase.
A seminar typically involves reading questions
True or False
False - it is discussing questions
Newcastle university has 4 campuses.
Name 3 out of 4
London
Singapore
Malaysia
When would you say "areet" to someone?
To ask how they are
How many live lessons have you had in total?
80
Which of the following sentences uses the correct language for an academic essay?
a) Although the outcomes of the trial appear conclusive, you should note that sample group was extremely small.
b) Although the outcomes of the trial appear conclusive, it should be noted that the sample group was extremely small.
b) Although the outcomes of the trial appear conclusive, it should be noted that the sample group was extremely small.
What is a seminar?
a) small discussion on a alternative topic among a group of students.
b) small discussion on a specific topic among a group of students.
c) small discussion about the lectures among a group of students.
b) small discussion on a specific topic among a group of students.
Newcastle University Business School is one of 21 Triple Accredited Business Schools in Europe
True
False
False - Newcastle University Business School is one of 21 Triple Accredited Business Schools in UK
The Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art which was opened in July 2002 was previously used for what purpose?
A flour mill
Who are the 2 oldest students in the class?
Xiyu & Xin