ELTIS School Vocabulary and Expressions Practice Test 10 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is a 'school bus stop'?
- A bus that stops at every school.
- A designated location where students wait to be picked up by the school bus. (Correct answer)
- A stop sign near a school.
- A place where buses are parked.
Correct answer: A designated location where students wait to be picked up by the school bus.
A school bus stop is a specific location in a neighborhood where students gather to wait for the school bus each morning. The bus follows a set route and stops at these designated points. Students must be at their bus stop on time, as the bus will not wait long.
Question 2: What does 'plagiarism' mean?
- A type of disease.
- Copying someone else's work and presenting it as your own. (Correct answer)
- A type of school program.
- A plaguing problem at school.
Correct answer: Copying someone else's work and presenting it as your own.
Plagiarism is the act of using someone else's words, ideas, or work without giving them credit and presenting it as your own. It is considered a serious academic offense in American schools and can result in failing the assignment, the course, or even expulsion. International students must learn proper citation methods.
Question 3: What does 'standardized test' mean?
- A normal test given by a teacher.
- A test administered the same way to all students to measure achievement against consistent standards. (Correct answer)
- A test about standards.
- A test with standard questions.
Correct answer: A test administered the same way to all students to measure achievement against consistent standards.
A standardized test is a type of exam given to all students under the same conditions with the same questions, allowing for fair comparison of results. Examples include the ELTIS, SAT, and state achievement tests. These tests measure student performance against established benchmarks.
Question 4: What is a 'diploma'?
- A type of school folder.
- An official document certifying that a student has completed their education at a school. (Correct answer)
- A diplomat's identification.
- A type of diploma frame.
Correct answer: An official document certifying that a student has completed their education at a school.
A diploma is an official certificate awarded to students who have successfully completed all graduation requirements at a school. A high school diploma is typically required for employment and college admission. The diploma ceremony at graduation is a significant milestone in American education.
Question 5: What does 'tutoring' mean?
- Teaching an entire class.
- One-on-one or small-group instruction to help a student improve in a subject. (Correct answer)
- Testing a student.
- A type of homework.
Correct answer: One-on-one or small-group instruction to help a student improve in a subject.
Tutoring is personalized instruction, usually one-on-one or in small groups, designed to help a student improve in a specific subject. Tutors can be teachers, older students, or professional educators. Many schools offer free tutoring programs, which are especially helpful for international students.
Question 6: What does 'class schedule' mean?
- A schedule for buying school supplies.
- A list of a student's classes, their times, and room locations. (Correct answer)
- A schedule for class parties.
- A teacher's daily plan.
Correct answer: A list of a student's classes, their times, and room locations.
A class schedule is a document that lists all of a student's classes, including the subject, time, room number, and teacher for each class period. Students receive their class schedule at the beginning of each semester and use it to know where to go throughout the school day.
What is a 'school bus stop'?