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After high school, many students take a ______ to travel and discover themselves.
After high school, many students take a ______ to travel and discover themselves.
gap year
An ______ program allows students to live in another country while studying.
An ______ program allows students to live in another country while studying.
exchange
It's exciting to ______ and explore new places around the world.
It's exciting to ______ and explore new places around the world.
go abroad
The academic year is divided into different ______ to help organize classes.
The academic year is divided into different ______ to help organize classes.
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Students must ______ in the program before they can attend classes.
Students must ______ in the program before they can attend classes.
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Remember to ______ your assignment on the due date.
Remember to ______ your assignment on the due date.
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It's important to ______ about the local customs before visiting a new country.
It's important to ______ about the local customs before visiting a new country.
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Volunteering in the community can be a very ______ experience.
Volunteering in the community can be a very ______ experience.
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To successfully deal with a problem or challenge is to ______.
To successfully deal with a problem or challenge is to ______.
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A traditional practice or behavior specific to a culture is known as a ______.
A traditional practice or behavior specific to a culture is known as a ______.
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A fixed, oversimplified idea about a group of people is called a ______.
A fixed, oversimplified idea about a group of people is called a ______.
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Finding suitable ______ was his first priority when he moved to a new city.
Finding suitable ______ was his first priority when he moved to a new city.
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The legal status of being a citizen of two countries is known as ______.
The legal status of being a citizen of two countries is known as ______.
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To rely on someone or something for support is to ______.
To rely on someone or something for support is to ______.
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A position or job arranged as part of a program is referred to as a ______.
A position or job arranged as part of a program is referred to as a ______.
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To recognize the importance or worth of something is to ______.
To recognize the importance or worth of something is to ______.
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Study Notes
Vocabulary
- Gap year: A year off from education (high school to university) for travel, work, or self-discovery.
- Exchange program: A program allowing individuals to study and live abroad, often swapping places with someone from another country.
- Abroad: To travel to or live in a country different from your own.
- School term: A period of the academic year (e.g., spring, fall).
Actions and Processes
- Enrol: To register for a class, course, or program.
- Hand in: To submit something, like homework.
- Enquire: To politely ask for information.
- Demand: To strongly ask for something, insisting on its importance.
- Negotiate: To discuss and reach an agreement, often about terms or prices.
Emotions and Experiences
- Insecure: Unsure, anxious, or lacking confidence.
- Worthwhile: Meaningful or valuable, often worth the effort.
- Rewarding: Providing satisfaction or a sense of achievement.
- Gain: Acquire or achieve something, like skill, confidence, or knowledge.
- Contribute: Give something to help achieve a goal (time, effort, or ideas).
- Immerse: Fully involve oneself in an activity, culture, or environment.
- Adapt to: Adjust to new conditions or situations.
- Overcome: Successfully deal with a problem or challenge.
Cultural and Social Context
- Custom: A traditional practice or behavior specific to a culture.
- Stereotype: A fixed, oversimplified idea about a group of people.
- Prejudice: A negative, biased attitude towards a group without reason or experience (different from a stereotype).
- Local (adj.): Relating to a specific area or region.
- Local (n.): A person who lives in a specific area.
Miscellaneous
- Placement: A position or job arranged as part of a program (often temporary).
- Accommodation: A place to stay (e.g., house, apartment, dorm).
- Visa: An official document allowing entry and stay in a foreign country.
- Increased: Made larger in number, amount, or intensity.
- Work experience: Practical knowledge or skills from a job.
- Depend on: To rely on someone or something.
- Divide: Separate into parts or groups.
- Dual citizenship: Legal status of being a citizen of two countries simultaneously.
- Value something: Recognize the importance or worth of something.
- Fractal: A repeating pattern similar at different scales, often found in nature.
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Description
This quiz explores key vocabulary related to student experiences such as gap years, exchange programs, and emotions tied to educational pursuits. Test your understanding of terms that describe important actions and feelings students encounter during their academic journey. Perfect for anyone preparing for higher education or involved in academic exchange.
