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Name: _____________________________________ Class: _____________________________________ home. Total: _________/20 3 It’s easier to find a job if you have a degree from a good university. Time to learn 1 Replace the expressions in brackets with their 4 If you don’t prepare well, you could fail your exams. synonyms. Use one or two words in each sentence. 5 Natasha missed a lot of lessons when she was sick. 0 Did you hand in (give the teacher) your homework? 6 He did badly in his Maths test because he made a lot of 1 After changing school, Henry found it difficult to mistakes. make friends with the other classmates (students 7 Lucy is doing a degree in history and she’s really enjoying in his class). 2 When schools break up (close) for the long summer it. holidays, students are really happy! __ /7 3 I’ve spent a lot of time studying so I should pass (be successful in) this exam. 3 Complete the sentences with the words in the box. There are two extra words. 4 I know the words to all my favourite songs by heart (from memory). university ability attend fees 5 We’ve got a Biology test on Monday so I’m graduates mark Science timetable revising (preparing) for it now. 0 Is your sister a university student? What does she 6 Peter is a popular student and he keep up (is study? friendly with) well with everyone. 1 In a mixed ability class, some students are better at their 7 At my school it’s compulsory (necessary) for subjects than others. students to wear a uniform. 2 College graduates can usually earn more 8 University students are allowed to drop (stop money than people without degrees. doing) one subject every year. 3 Private schools aren’t free – you have to pay __ /8 tuition fees. 4 I think that Science is my favourite subject at 2 Write the missing words to complete the sentences. The first letters are given. school. I love doing experiments. 5 Students must attend school until the age of 0 In the first year of our university course, we take sixteen – that is the law. eight subjects. __ /5 1 You should always pay attention when your teacher is speaking.
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