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accept (v)

Acceptance (n) p.14 Has he got acceptance from two universities?

p.4 Oxford Word Power “I’d be happy to accept your offer.

يقتل

advantage (n)

p.14 Marine engineering is applying engineering to take advantage of the sea.

application (n)

p.11 2 You can study computer application software in the IT component of the core courses.

architecture (n)

p.13/p.35 Oxford Word Power “You can study the architecture of the fifteenth century, or modern architecture, or even computer architecture.

هندسة المعمارية

career (n)

p.15 Career: This degree gives you the chance to work in commerce,industry, entertainment, and the public sector. There are job opportunities in traditional areas ofcomputing as well as web

development, making digital images for animation, and computer games.

client (n)

 p.13 The student doing a diploma in computing support has a course in Client operating systems every Tuesday at 14:00.

complete (v)

p.13 Will it take him four years to complete the BEng?

completion (n)

p.10 On successful completion of the course, you may progress to a range of degree-level courses.Some students progress to employment as Civil engineering technicians/technologists.

conduct (v)

p.12 Copper conducts electricity

construction (n)

p.10 You will learn the latest construction practices and be given the opportunity to specialize in one area.

course (n)

p.10 Study the description of the course of Alec Harnmond, a technology student from Scotland, and answer the questions.

description (n)

p.10 Study the description of the course of Alec Harnmond, a technology student from Scotland, and answer the questions.

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design (n,v)

(n)p.14 That could mean rocket science or bike design- and everything in between.

(v)p.12 The old bridge carries ten times the traffic it was designed to carry.

(v-gerund)p.14 Civil engineering is about designing, building, and looking after structures.

duration (n)

p.245 Oxford Word Power “Please remain seated for the duration of the flight.”

generate (v)

p.328 Oxford Word Power “Coal-burning electricity plants generate electricity, but make a lot of pollution.”

industry (n)

p.15 This degree gives you the chance to work in commerce, industry, entertainment, and the public sector.

install (v)

p.13 The student taking a course in computing support has a class in Hardware installation & maintenance at 11:15 on Tuesday.

laboratory (n)

p.13 Has he got any lab work on his course?

look after (p.v.)

p.463 Oxford Word Power “The old lady’s son looked after all her financial affairs.”

managerial (adj)

p.475 Oxford Word Power “Do you have any managerial experience?”

manufacturing  (n)

p.14 Manufacturing engineering is about making useful things from raw materials.

material (n)

p.14 Manufacturing engineering is about making useful things from raw materials.

necessary (n)

p.515 Oxford Word Power “It’s not necessary for you all to come.”

opportunity (n)

p.540 Oxford Word Power “There will be plenty of opportunity for asking questions later.”

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overseas (adv)

overseas (adj)p.550 Oxford Word Power “There are many overseas students in Britain.

p.15/p.550 Oxford Word Power “Frank has gone overseas to live.”

overview (n)

Macmillan Dictionary Online Overview sometimes means a kind of summary, and sometimes means knowledge or skill. “The book gives a good overview of the French revolution.” (and) “She has a good overview of the legal system.”

practice (n)

p.593 Oxford Word Power “Your suggestion sounds fine in theory, but would it work in practice?”

present (v)

p.12 Why is the Present Continuous used for sentences 1-4 and the Present Simple for sentences 5-8?

progress (v)

p.10 On successful completion of the course, you may progress to a range of degree-level courses.Some students progress to employment as Civil engineering technicians/technologists

property (n)

p.612 Oxford Word Power “ ‘Is this your property?’ the policeman asked, pointing to the small brown suitcase.”

proposal (n)

p.12 A lot of people don’t like the proposal.

qualification (n)

p.12 What qualification do you get when you complete the course?

raw (adj)

p.14 Manufacturing engineering is about making useful things from raw materials.

requirements (n)

p.652 Oxford Word Power “They grow enough vegetables for their own requirements.”

research (v,n)

p.652 Oxford Word Power “Bob is doing research into the practical applications of solar power.”

role (n)

p.667 Oxford Word Power “She was chosen to play the role of Cleopatra in Shakespeare’s play, Anthony and Cleopatra.

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semester (n)

p.11 There is a chart on page 11 that shows what courses a Civil engineering student is taking in the second semester.

skill (n)

p.13 The student taking a diploma in computing support has a class in communication skills on Friday at 11:15.

specialize (v)

p.743 Oxford Word Power “This shop specializes in clothes for taller men.”

structure (n)

structured (adj) p.13 The student taking a diploma in computing support has a class in Structured programming on Wednesday at 11:15.

p.769 Oxford Word Power “He read a report about the political and social structure of France.

subject (n)

p.11 Which subject did he enjoy most at school?

successfully (adv)

p.773 Oxford Word Power “Edmund Hillary was the first man to successfully climb Mount Everest

supply (v,n)

(v-gerund)p.13 Electrical engineering is about generating and supplying power.

(n)p.773 The water supply is contaminated.

technician (n)

p.10 On successful completion of the course, you may progress to a range of degree-level courses.Some students progress to employment as Civil engineering technicians/technologists

traffic (n)

p.12 They think it will increase the amount of traffic near their homes.

tutorial (n)

p.13  The student taking a diploma in computing support has a Tutorial at 9:00 on Tuesday.

well-qualified (adj)

p.623 Oxford Word Power “Edward is well qualified for this job.

well-trained (adj)

p.817 Oxford Word Power “There is a shortage of well-trained technicians.”