Speakout, 3ed. C1. Unit 1.B

took the initiative

acted independently to make things happen without waiting for others;

She t_____ the i______ to organize the group project when no one else volunteered.

find my own path

choose or create a unique direction in life or career;

After graduation, he decided to f____ his own p___ instead of joining the family business

fulfil your potential

achieve the best of your abilities and talents;

The school encourages students to f____l their p_____ by offering extra opportunities.

focus on individuality

value personal uniqueness rather than conforming to the group;

This teaching approach allows learners to f____ on i_____ and personal strengths.

foster good relationships

build and maintain positive connections with others;

Open communication helps f____ good r______ between colleagues.

deliver a quality curriculum

provide students with well designed and effective courses of study;

The university aims to d___ a quality c____ that prepares graduates for real jobs.

blended learning

a mix of online and face-to-face teaching methods;

Many schools adopted b____ l_____ to combine flexibility with interaction.

continuous assessment

evaluating students regularly through assignments and projects rather than one final exam;

C______ a_____ reduces pressure and tracks progress more effectively.

critical thinking

the ability to analyze and evaluate information objectively and make reasoned judgments;

Teachers encourage c____ t____ by asking open ended questions.

external accreditation

recognition from an outside authority that a course or institution meets certain standards;

The program received e_____ a____ from an international board.

peer assessment

students evaluating each other’s work;

P____ a___ helps learners understand criteria and reflect on their own performance.

rote learning

memorizing information through repetition without deep understanding;

R___ l____ may help in exams, but it rarely develops critical skills.

student loan

money borrowed to pay for education, usually repaid after graduation;

She had to take out a s_____ l____ to cover university expenses.

tuition fees

the money students must pay for their courses at a college or university;

T____ f___ have increased dramatically in recent years.

virtual learning environment

an online platform for delivering lessons, assignments, and communication;

All class materials are uploaded to the v___ l____ e______.

vocational training

education that prepares people for specific jobs or trades;

V_____ t____ programs equip students with practical skills for employment.

a nurturing environment

a supportive setting where people feel encouraged to learn and grow;

Children thrive in a n____ e____where teachers show care and patience.

striving for excellence

continuously working hard to achieve the highest possible standards;

The company is always s_____ for e____ in customer service.

fostering good relationships

actively building and maintaining positive connections with others;

Team building activities are useful for f____ g___ r____ at work.

fulfilling your potential

reaching the highest level of your abilities and talents;

The new mentoring scheme is designed to help students in f_____ their p______.

a quality curriculum

a well designed course of study that meets learners’ needs effectively;

Parents expect schools to offer a q____ c____ that balances theory and practice.

rigorous standards

strict, demanding requirements that ensure high quality and achievement;

Medical schools maintain r_____ s_____ to guarantee competent graduates.

mutual respect

showing consideration and appreciation for each other’s values and opinions;

Successful partnerships are built on trust and m___ r____.