School: subjects and exams

School: subjects and exams

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be keen on
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syn:
be enthusiastic about
opp:
be uninterested in
to be very interested in or enthusiastic about something
Students can be keen on biology even if they find some topics difficult, because they enjoy discovering how living things work.
I am keen on biology because I enjoy learning how the human body works and discussing it with my friends.
be relevant to your future career
быть полезным для будущей профессии
syn:
be useful for your career
opp:
be irrelevant to your career
to be connected with or useful for the job you want to do
A subject is easier to value when it can be relevant to your future career, for example biology if you want to become a doctor.
I chose biology because it will be relevant to my future career in medicine.
challenging
непростой
syn:
demanding
opp:
easy
difficult in a way that tests your ability or determination
I find chemistry challenging because I have to understand how several ideas fit together before I can solve a problem.
The maths task was challenging, but solving it after several attempts gave me a real sense of achievement.
challenging but rewarding
сложный, но приносящий удовлетворение
syn:
demanding but worthwhile
difficult but giving you satisfaction or useful results
I find learning languages challenging but rewarding because progress takes time, but it opens up new opportunities.
Preparing for an important exam can be challenging but rewarding, especially when your results improve.
compulsory subject
обязательный предмет
syn:
required subject
opp:
optional subject
a school course that every student is required to take
Maths is a compulsory subject at my school, so every student has it on their timetable.
I think some compulsory subjects are necessary because they give all students essential knowledge.
develop critical thinking
develop problem-solving skills
elective subject
fascinating
have a natural ability for
have practical applications
play to your strengths
revise for an exam
take an exam