Unit 2

6. central, basic
7. directed towards or focused on
10. a feature of something
11. the person who assumes responsibility for student’s academic and personal welfare
12. similar to real life but existing in a technological environment
13. something that different, especially from what is usual; a choice
16. important, large or great
17. a formal test which students must pass to get a specific qualification
18. one of the three periods into which a year is divided at school, college or university
19. relating to one thing and not others; particular

1. the act of starting or creating something that will last a long time
2. a long essay of between 8000-12000 words
3. is a quarterly, peer-reviewed collection of research papers
4. to try to do or achieve
5. is the holder of a research position at a university who also teachers
8. to change or develop gradually
9. a particular area of study
13. a written essay at university
14. to begin something or introduce a new plan
15. a course of study at a college or university, or the qualification given to a student after he or she has completed his or her study