Advanced Vocabulary for Fluency Practice

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What is the primary purpose of the suggested online course?

To provide lessons on English grammar rules

To focus solely on reading and writing skills

To improve fluency and communication on various subjects (correct)

To teach basic vocabulary to beginners

Which of the following features is NOT included in the online course?

Practice quizzes

Downloadable PDFs

Lessons on American vowel sounds

A section on creative writing (correct)

What type of students is the course primarily designed for?

High school students preparing for exams

Casual learners interested in travel English

Professionals seeking to improve advanced communication skills (correct)

Elementary school students learning English

Which of the following aspects of pronunciation is emphasized in the course?

Linking rules and intonation Signup and view all the answers

How long is the video content in the course?

7 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected annual salary of a power lineman after completing a yearlong training program?

$15,000 Signup and view all the answers

How much can a journeyman expect to earn after 3 to 4 years?

$165,000 Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'let go of' imply in the context provided?

To stop holding on to something Signup and view all the answers

To propel someone means to:

To cause them to move forward Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe someone who earns money from work?

Wage earner Signup and view all the answers

What does 'out earn' mean?

To make more money than someone else Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct meaning of 'yearlong'?

Lasting a whole year Signup and view all the answers

How is the term 'elite university' defined?

A highly regarded and prestigious university Signup and view all the answers

What does 'poised to' indicate?

Being ready or prepared to do something Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'outperform'?

To perform better than someone else Signup and view all the answers

What reference does 'peers' relate to?

People of the same age or level Signup and view all the answers

If someone needs to 'let go of' a dream, what should they do?

Stop holding on to it Signup and view all the answers

In terms of earnings, what does the term 'wage' signify?

Money earned from work Signup and view all the answers

What aspect is highlighted when someone is described as a 'wage earner'?

They receive money through employment Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'lucrative' mean in the context of university majors?

Producing high amounts of money Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of attending a community college before transferring to a university?

To save money on the first two years of education Signup and view all the answers

What does 'to out earn' mean?

To earn more money than someone else Signup and view all the answers

The term 'peer' refers to which of the following?

Someone of equal status or age Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'poised' imply when discussing someone's future earnings?

Ready or prepared to start earning Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by the term 'yearlong'?

Spanning the entire duration of a year Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the relationship between elite universities and salary?

Community college graduates can sometimes earn more than elite university graduates. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'overtime' refer to in the context of work?

Extra hours worked beyond the standard time Signup and view all the answers

In terms of education, what distinguishes a community college from a university?

Universities take longer to complete and usually cost more. Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected income of the power lineman discussed?

$165,000 annually after three to four years Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines 'elite university'?

A prestigious institution known for academic excellence Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'stands to make' indicate about someone's future earnings?

It indicates a high chance of earning that amount. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is a misconception about community college graduates?

They are always limited to two-year degrees. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Advanced Vocabulary and Accent Practice for Fluency

Fluency involves understanding news articles and discussing various topics.
Lucrative means profitable or producing a lot of money.
A community college is a two-year institution offering courses at lower cost than a four-year college/university.
Students can transfer from a community college to a four-year university, completing their education in four years.
A graduate is someone who has completed a degree.
Out earn means to earn more money than someone else.
An elite university is a prestigious institution known for academic excellence and difficult to get into.
Peers refer to individuals of the same age, level (work or education).
Yearlong means lasting for the duration of a year or spanning the entire year.
Poised to means ready, prepared, or about to start doing something.
A power lineman works on electrical power lines.
To stand to means to be likely to or to be expected to.
Overtime is extra time at work beyond the regular 40 hours per week.
To let go of means to stop holding onto something, to release it, or to forget it.
To propel means to push forward or cause something to move in a particular direction.
Wage earners are individuals who earn money from work.
To out earn means to earn more money than someone else.
A prestigious university is a respected and highly regarded institution.
Graduate (noun) is pronounced with a reduced 'a' sound.
Graduate (verb) is pronounced with a full 'a' sound.

American Accent and Pronunciation

Words like 'lucrative' are pronounced differently in an American accent.
Stress the first syllable in multi-syllable words like 'overtime' and 'lineman'.
Reduce the vowel sound in the second syllable of 'lineman' to 'man'.

Online Course

The online course "400 Advanced Words You Must Know for Fluent English" covers words from various newspaper articles.
The course includes making sentences, practice quizzes, downloadable PDF files, and video lessons.
The course provides practice for American accent and pronunciation, with lessons on sounds, linking rules, word stress, and intonation.

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Enhance your English fluency with this quiz focused on advanced vocabulary and pronunciation. Learn key terms related to education, career growth, and more, which are essential for understanding news articles and engaging in discussions. Perfect for anyone looking to improve their language skills and comprehension.