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 A   Find the words in the box in the dictionary. Write their definitions. Which

letters are next to the headword to show they are academic words?

 Academic words Definition

1 bias (n)

2 differentiate (v)

3 nevertheless (adv)

4 denote (v)

5 whereby (adv)

6 undertake (v)

B  Use the words from Part A to complete the sentences. Use the correct form

of the word.

1  We the task of writing a report on our group’s science project last term.

2  This is a proposal students would be allowed to attend an overseas university.

3  This particular fact about the crime that the criminal is probably still in this area.

4  It was a very informative lecture. we still need to do some research on the

Internet to write the essay.

5  It’s difficult to between the facts and the other untrue information in this report.

6  There can be political in media reporting.

C  Read the report and replace the words in  italics with an academic word from

the box. Use the correct form.

achieve issue focus aspect of debate objective assess equip with

The situation at the college needs to be judged 1 in an unbiased way. For

example, if students are getting 2  good marks in exams, is there a real need to

change the course structure? At the same time, perhaps there are things about  3 

the course content which could be changed.

What is important is that students have 4  the necessary skills for work. Of

course, we could argue about 5  this for a long time. The aim 6 

of college is to prepare students for life and the world of work. It is important to concentrate

7  on this.

 An effective way forward would be to talk to both teachers and students to see if they have any

 problems 8  with the way the college is currently run.

9 WORKSHEET

 Academic Words

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