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To take an exam | To sit an exam |
Failing to improve academically at adequate speed | To fall behind your studies |
To leave schools without completion of studies | To drop out of school |
To present a lecture | To deliver a lecture |
To fully comprehend a subject of matter | To have a good grasp of something |
To act as a significant part of matters | To play an important role |
To hold conversation and learning while being in presence of others | To engage in face-to-face learning |
To increase one's range of experience, knowledge and perspective | To broaden one's horizon |
To get better academic results | To improve academic performance |
To support students in self-learning | To encourage an independent learning habits |
To continue to study at higher academic levels | To pursue higher education |
Giving students credits for course work or projects instead of sitting an exam | Continuous assessment |
To make students realize and understand the benefits of learning | To instill in students the value of learning |
To gain entry to a high-ranking school | To be admitted to an elite school |
To outstandingly succeed in learning and exam | To pass with flying colours |
Learning practical knowledge that can be applied immediately in learning | Vocational training |
To give guidance and commentaries on someone's work | To provide feedback |
A species that is nearly dissapearing from the planet | To be on the brink of extinction |
To dispose of poinsonous chemicals into the environment | To discharge toxic chemical waste |
To reduce the amount of natural resources | To deplete natural resources |
To do what has to be done on issues of global warming | To take action against global warning |
To reduce the amount of gases being emitted into the air | To cut down on emissions |
To decrease consumption of fossil fuels and to find alternatives | To reduce the reliance on fossil fuels |
To amend, to make problems less severe | To alleviate |
Economic development without hampering future development and depletion of natural resources | To achieve sustainable development |
Attribute that is harmless or unimpactful to the environment | To be environmentaly friendly |
The process of the environment being worsened and damaged | Environmental degradation |
Energy sources that is not from fossil fuels | Alternative energy sources |
The process that a species's area of residence being destroyed or occupied by other species | Habitat destruction |
Plants or animals that only exist in small numbers, potentially dissapear in the future | Endangered species |
To cause a lot of damage or destruction | To have a devestating effect |
Urgent situations when a species's environment is severely affected that could threaten its survival | Ecological crisis |
To gain | To acquire |
To fully control important communicative and teamwork skills | To master vital soft skills |
To form a solid and lasting connection for a long time | To foster a strong relationship with someone |
To make your CV stand out by adding specific experiences | To enhance their resume |
Apply knowledge you have acquired in work | To put knowledge into practice |
To be of great importance | To play an integral part |
To facilitate the ability to pay for necessities | To allow someone to meet basic human needs |
Progress one makes in career | To climb up the career ladder |
Rapid advancement in profession | To progress rapidly in career |
To make money | To earn a living |
To boost productivity at work | To enhance the level of job performance |
To pressure someone intensely | To place somebody under enormous pressure |
To have no desire to be successful | To have no career ambitions |
Adequate prioritization between work hours and leisure time | To achieve work-life balance |
To be unable to stop taking harmful substances | To be addicted to something |
Highly likely to become fat | To be prone to obesity |
Highly likely to incur sickness and diseases | To carry greater health risks |
Mental ilness that badly affect health and lifestyle | To cause serious mental health problems |
To continuously remain strong | To maintain a healthy body |
To have a particular disease for a long period of time | To suffer from chronic illnesses |
To use a certain type of diet which requires adequate consumption of nutritions | To adopt a balanced diet |
To make regular payments to an insurance company which will in turn aids hospital fee when necessary | To take out private health insurance |
The agencies funded by the government to treat and promote public health | Public health services |
Frequent examination by doctors | Regular check-up |
Frequent physical exertion | Regular exercise |
Illnessess which are likely to kill | Life-threatening conditions |
To be harmful | To be detrimental to health |
A living habit that is derived of exercise or physical activity | Sendatary lifestyle |
Publicity to encourage people to be concerned about looking after their health | Health awareness campaigns |
A sudden surge of reported cases of certain condition within a particular community | Outbreak of an epidemic |
To increase the ability of body to fight diseases | To build up immune system |
Able to use computers well | To be computer-literate |
The improvement or develop in technology | Advances in technology |
An important new discovery in technology | To make a major technological breakthrough |
Extremely advanced technology | Cutting-edge technology |
The most advanced technology | State-of-the-art technology |
To constantly stay on the phones or computers without much thoughts to surroundings | To stay glued to the screens |
To result in fewer face-to-face conversation and connection with others | To discourage real interaction |
To be out of date | To become obsolete |
To be dependent on something | To become over-reliant on |
To access a communal network that shares content | To use social networks |
To become popular on the internet | To go viral |