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Advertising...................................................................................................................................... 7
Digital Adversiting........................................................................................................................... 8
Print Media Advertising................................................................................................................... 9
Behavioral Targeting....................................................................................................................... 10
Advertising Ethics............................................................................................................................ 11
Mass Media................................................................................................................................... 12
Animals.......................................................................................................................................... 14
Animal Behavior............................................................................................................................. 15
Animal Rights and Welfare............................................................................................................. 17
Ethical Treatment of Animals.......................................................................................................... 18
Art................................................................................................................................................... 19
Art Movements and Periods .......................................................................................................... 21
(e.g., Renaissance, Surrealism)....................................................................................................... 21
Techniques and Mediums ............................................................................................................. 22
(e.g., oil painting, sculpture)........................................................................................................... 22
Techniques and Mediums ............................................................................................................. 23
(e.g., oil painting, sculpture)........................................................................................................... 23
Art Criticism and Interpretation....................................................................................................... 24
Art as a Reflection of Society ......................................................................................................... 25
Art Education and its Importance ................................................................................................. 26
Art Restoration and Conservation................................................................................................... 28
Business.......................................................................................................................................... 30
Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility....................................................................... 31
International Business and Globalization........................................................................................ 32
Entrepreneurship and Start-ups...................................................................................................... 33
Organizational Culture and Leadership.......................................................................................... 34
Supply Chain and Logistics Management..................................................................................... 36
Business Law and Regulations........................................................................................................ 38
Business Finance and Investment.................................................................................................. 39
Consumer Behavior and Market Research..................................................................................... 40
Corporate Communication and Public Relations.......................................................................... 41
Children......................................................................................................................................... 42
Child Development and Growth Milestones................................................................................... 43
Early Education and Learning Techniques...................................................................................... 44
Child Rights and Advocacy........................................................................................................... 45
Influences of Media and Pop Culture on Children......................................................................... 46
Socialization and Peer Relationships.............................................................................................. 47
Communication............................................................................................................................ 48
Verbal vs. Non-verbal Communication.......................................................................................... 49
Personal vs. Professional Communication...................................................................................... 50
Child Rights and Advocacy........................................................................................................... 51
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The Psychology of Communication............................................................................................... 52
Crime and Punishment.................................................................................................................. 53
Crime Prevention Strategies........................................................................................................... 55
Culture........................................................................................................................................... 56
Cultural Identity and Personal Values.............................................................................................. 58
Cultural Adaptation and Assimilation............................................................................................. 60
Globalization and Cultural Homogenization.................................................................................. 61
Impact of Migration on Cultural Integration................................................................................... 62
Traditions and Rituals Across Cultures............................................................................................. 63
Education...................................................................................................................................... 64
Globalization and Cultural Homogenization.................................................................................. 65
Modern vs. Traditional Education .................................................................................................. 66
Systems.......................................................................................................................................... 66
Early Childhood Education and .................................................................................................... 67
Development................................................................................................................................. 67
University and Higher Education Trends.......................................................................................... 68
Vocational Training and Skill Development..................................................................................... 69
Online Learning and Distance Education....................................................................................... 70
Gender and Education Inequality.................................................................................................. 71
The Philosophy and Psychology of Education................................................................................ 72
The Economics of Education: Funding and Access....................................................................... 73
Education...................................................................................................................................... 74
The Evolution of Cinema and Film................................................................................................. 75
Art Exhibitions, Museums, and Galleries.......................................................................................... 76
Entertainment Journalism and Media Coverage........................................................................... 77
Literature as a Form of Entertainment............................................................................................ 78
Environment................................................................................................................................... 79
Climate Change and Global Warming.......................................................................................... 81
Conservation and Biodiversity........................................................................................................ 82
Pollution: Air, Water, and Soil........................................................................................................... 83
Renewable Energy Sources............................................................................................................ 84
Energy Transition............................................................................................................................. 85
Urbanization and Environmental Impact........................................................................................ 86
Renewable Energy Sources............................................................................................................ 87
Waste Management and Recycling.............................................................................................. 88
Ethics.............................................................................................................................................. 89
Business Ethics and Corporate Responsibility.................................................................................. 90
Research and Academic Ethics.................................................................................................... 91
Privacy, Surveillance, and Ethics..................................................................................................... 92
Consumer Ethics and Responsible Consumption.......................................................................... 93
Family............................................................................................................................................ 94
Family Structures and Dynamics.................................................................................................... 95
Child Development within the Family Unit...................................................................................... 96
Work-Life Balance for Modern Families........................................................................................... 97
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Families and Financial Management............................................................................................ 98
Family Traditions and Rituals........................................................................................................... 99
Food and Diet................................................................................................................................ 100
Nutritional Value and Balanced Diets............................................................................................. 102
Cultural and Regional Cuisines...................................................................................................... 103
The Impact of Processed Foods..................................................................................................... 104
Organic Farming and Its Benefits................................................................................................... 105
The Role of Food in Health and Disease........................................................................................ 106
The Environmental Impact of Food Production.............................................................................. 107
The Future of Food: GMOs, Lab-Grown Meat, and Alternatives...................................................... 108
Fast Food and Its Societal Impact................................................................................................. 109
Government.................................................................................................................................. 110
Public Policy and Policy-making Processes..................................................................................... 111
The Role of Bureaucracy in Governance....................................................................................... 112
Taxation and Public Finance Management................................................................................... 113
Education Policies and State Intervention...................................................................................... 114
Public Health and Government Initiatives....................................................................................... 115
Environmental Policies and Government Stewardship................................................................... 116
Global Issues.................................................................................................................................. 117
Food and Water Scarcity................................................................................................................ 118
Global Trade and Economic Policies............................................................................................. 119
Global Health Crises and Pandemics............................................................................................ 120
Overpopulation and Urbanization Challenges............................................................................... 121
Education Inequities and Access to Qualityning............................................................................ 122
Health............................................................................................................................................ 123
Physical Health and Well-being...................................................................................................... 124
Exercise, Fitness, and Physical Activity............................................................................................ 125
Environmental Factors and Health................................................................................................. 126
Medical Ethics and Patient Rights.................................................................................................. 127
Health Systems and Healthcare Access......................................................................................... 128
Health Technologies and Digital Health......................................................................................... 129
Housing.......................................................................................................................................... 130
Urban Development and City Planning.......................................................................................... 131
Sustainable and Eco-friendly Housing............................................................................................ 132
The Role of Technology in Housing (Smart Homes)......................................................................... 133
Housing for Special Populations (e.g., seniors, disabled)................................................................ 134
Language...................................................................................................................................... 135
Written vs. Spoken Language......................................................................................................... 136
Language Teaching Methods and Pedagogy............................................................................... 137
The Role of Technology in Language Learning............................................................................... 138
Media............................................................................................................................................ 139
Evolution of Mass Media: From Print to Digital................................................................................ 140
Media Ethics and Journalistic Integrity............................................................................................ 141
The Role of Social Media in Modern Communication................................................................... 142
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The Impact of Advertising in Media................................................................................................ 143
Money............................................................................................................................................ 144
Personal Finance and Budgeting................................................................................................... 145
Global Trade and Foreign Exchange Markets................................................................................ 146
The Ethics of Wealth and Income Inequality.................................................................................. 147
Financial Literacy and Education................................................................................................... 148
Reading......................................................................................................................................... 149
Importance of Early Childhood Reading....................................................................................... 150
Reading Comprehension Strategies.............................................................................................. 151
Critical Reading and Analytical Thinking........................................................................................ 152
The Psychology of Reading Habits................................................................................................. 153
The Role of Libraries in Promoting Reading..................................................................................... 154
Reading and Academic Success.................................................................................................. 155
Science.......................................................................................................................................... 156
The Scientific Method and Empirical Inquiry................................................................................... 157
Breakthroughs in Biotechnology and Genetics............................................................................... 158
Technological Innovations and Engineering.................................................................................. 159
Ethics in Scientific Research........................................................................................................... 160
Psychology and Human Behavior.................................................................................................. 161
Society........................................................................................................................................... 162
Social Norms and Cultural Values.................................................................................................. 163
Gender Roles and Equality............................................................................................................. 164
Social Media and its Impact on Interpersonal Relationships.......................................................... 165
Consumerism and Materialism in Society...................................................................................... 166
Education and Social Mobility........................................................................................................ 167
Sports and Exercise........................................................................................................................ 168
Physical and Mental Benefits of Exercise........................................................................................ 170
Fitness Trends and Workouts........................................................................................................... 171
Cultural and National Identity in Sports........................................................................................... 172
Recreation vs. Professional Sports................................................................................................... 173
Role of Sports in Building Teamwork and Leadership...................................................................... 174
Technology.................................................................................................................................... 175
History and Evolution of Technology............................................................................................... 177
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.................................................................................. 178
Space Exploration and Satellite Technology.................................................................................. 179
Health Technologies and Telemedicine......................................................................................... 180
Transportation: Electric Vehicles and Autonomous Cars................................................................. 181
Wearable Tech and Personal Devices............................................................................................ 182
Tourism and Travel.......................................................................................................................... 183
History of Travel and Exploration..................................................................................................... 184
Impact of Tourism on Local Economies......................................................................................... 185
Cultural Tourism and Heritage Sites................................................................................................ 186
Solo Travel vs. Group Tours.............................................................................................................. 187
Transportation: Air, Sea, Rail, and Road.......................................................................................... 188
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Travel Etiquette and Cultural Sensitivity........................................................................................... 189
Future Trends in Tourism: Space Travel and Beyond....................................................................... 190
Transport......................................................................................................................................... 191
History and Evolution of Transportation........................................................................................... 192
Urban Public Transport Systems...................................................................................................... 193
Environmental Impact of Different Transport Modes....................................................................... 194
Transport Economics...................................................................................................................... 195
Logistics.......................................................................................................................................... 196
Transport Policy and Regulation..................................................................................................... 198
The Future of Transport and Mobility Trends.................................................................................... 199
Work............................................................................................................................................... 200
Evolution of the Workplace and Work Culture................................................................................. 202
Work-Life Balance and Mental Well-being...................................................................................... 203
Remote Work and the Digital Nomad Lifestyle............................................................................... 204
Career Development and Professional Growth.............................................................................. 205
Job Market Trends and Employment Opportunities........................................................................ 207
Labor Rights and Employee Protection.......................................................................................... 209
Team Dynamics and Collaboration............................................................................................... 210
Common Verbs.............................................................................................................................. 211
Determiners.................................................................................................................................... 251
Quantifier Phrases.......................................................................................................................... 271
Common Objects.......................................................................................................................... 273
Probability....................................................................................................................................... 279
Comparisons with nouns................................................................................................................ 280
Dependent Clauses....................................................................................................................... 288
Rankings......................................................................................................................................... 292
Describing Map and Giving Directions........................................................................................... 312
Strategies For The Exam................................................................................................................. 318
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EDUCATION GLOBALIZATION AND CULTURAL HOMOGENIZATION
GENERAL
Extracurricular = engaging in non-academic, skill-building activities
= continuously acquiring knowledge and skills
Lifelong learning activities
≠ focusing solely on academic curriculum
≠ ceasing or limiting educational pursuits
Parental = encouraging parents to participate in children’s education
Equal access to = providing educational opportunities to all
involvement
education ≠ isolating or excluding parents from educational processes
≠ discriminating or restricting educational access
Standardized = evaluating students through uniform assessments
Student-centered = focusing on the needs and experiences of students
testing
learning ≠ utilizing diverse and holistic assessment methods
≠ adhering to teacher-dominated learning
= ensuring fair and just access to educational resources
= accommodating and valuing all learners’ needs and abilities
Educational equity
Inclusive education
≠ perpetuating educational disparities and inequalities
≠ excluding or neglecting diverse learning needs
= providing tailored learning experiences for students with disabilities
Academic = achieving high standards and performance in education
Special education
excellence ≠ neglecting or marginalizing students with special needs
≠ underachieving or neglecting academic pursuits
Literacy = enhancing reading and writing skills
= focusing on skill development for specific careers
Vocational training development
≠ neglecting or underprioritizing literacy skills
≠ concentrating solely on academic education
= focusing on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
= utilizing digital platforms and resources for education
STEM education
E-learning ≠ neglecting or undervaluing STEM disciplines
≠ adhering to traditional, in-person learning methods
Cultural = integrating and respecting diverse cultural perspectives
= encouraging analysis and evaluation in learning competence in
Critical thinking
education ≠ ignoring or marginalizing cultural diversity in education
≠ promoting rote memorization or uncritical acceptance

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MODERN VS. TRADITIONAL EDUCATION EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND
SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT
Technology = incorporating digital tools and platforms in education = utilizing play activities to facilitate learning
Play-based
integration learning
≠ relying on non-digital or manual teaching methods ≠ adhering to structured, formal educational methods
= empowering students to direct their own learning = focusing on the individual needs and interests of the child
Student autonomy Child-centered
≠ enforcing teacher-led and structured learning approach
≠ implementing a one-size-fits-all educational approach

= engaging in educational activities through the internet Early literacy = fostering reading and writing skills from a young age
Online learning
development
≠ participating in in-person or classroom learning ≠ delaying or neglecting early literacy activities

Collaborative = fostering student interaction and joint learning experiences = emphasizing the development of emotional and social skills
Social-emotional
learning learning
≠ promoting individual or isolated learning ≠ focusing solely on cognitive or academic development

Personalized = tailoring educational experiences to individual needs = accommodating and valuing all children’s needs and abilities
Inclusive early
learning
≠ adhering to a one-size-fits-all approach education ≠ excluding or neglecting diverse learning needs
= encouraging questions and exploration in learning = encouraging parents to participate in their child’s early education
Inquiry-based Parental
learning involvement
≠ focusing on predetermined content and answers ≠ isolating or excluding parents from educational processes
= providing content online and focusing in-person time on practice = focusing on all aspects of a child’s growth and learning
Holistic
Flipped classrooms
≠ delivering content primarily through in-person lectures development ≠ concentrating only on academic or cognitive development

Continuous = utilizing various formats and channels for learning
assessment
≠ sticking to a single mode or medium of instruction
= integrating international and multicultural perspectives
Global learning
≠ focusing solely on local or national content
= identifying and addressing developmental concerns promptly
Early intervention
≠ delaying or overlooking potential developmental issues
Culturally = integrating and respecting diverse cultural perspectives
responsive
teaching ≠ ignoring or marginalizing cultural diversity in education

Lifelong learning = promoting continuous and self-motivated learning = utilizing outdoor environments to facilitate learning experiences
philosophy Outdoor learning
≠ limiting education to formal schooling years ≠ confining learning activities to indoor settings

Competency- = focusing on mastery of skills and knowledge

based education
≠ progressing through education based on age or grade levels

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UNIVERSITY AND HIGHER EDUCATION TRENDS VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT

Online degree = acquiring higher education credentials through internet platforms = acquiring skills through practical and applied experiences
programs Hands-on training
≠ attending physical campuses for degree completion ≠ learning through theoretical or conceptual methods

Interdisciplinary = combining and integrating various academic disciplines Apprenticeship = learning through on-the-job training and mentorship
studies programs
≠ sticking to a single field or specialization ≠ acquiring skills through classroom-based education

International = facilitating cross-border educational experiences = validating competencies through recognized credentials
student exchange Skill certification
≠ limiting students to domestic educational experiences ≠ lacking or not providing proof of skills

Industry = universities collaborating with businesses and organizations Industry-relevant = aligning skill development with current market needs
partnerships training
≠ maintaining a separation between academia and industry ≠ offering outdated or irrelevant training programs

Flexible learning = allowing students to customize their educational journey Continuous skill = regularly enhancing and updating skills
paths upgrading
≠ enforcing a rigid or fixed academic curriculum ≠ maintaining static or unimproved skill sets

Open educational = utilizing freely accessible and sharable learning materials Soft skill = focusing on interpersonal and transferable skills
resources development
≠ relying on proprietary or purchased educational content ≠ concentrating solely on technical or hard skills

= fostering environments that promote research and development = combining educational activities with practical work experiences
Research and Work-integrated
innovation hubs ≠ limiting university focus to traditional teaching learning ≠ segregating academic learning from work experiences

Lifelong learning = providing educational opportunities beyond traditional degree programs = providing advice and support for career development
initiatives Career guidance
≠ focusing solely on degree-seeking students ≠ leaving individuals to navigate career paths independently

Student wellbeing = prioritizing mental and physical health in the educational experience Lifelong vocational = offering skill development opportunities throughout one’s career
focus training
≠ neglecting or deprioritizing student wellness ≠ limiting training to initial stages of career

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ONLINE LEARNING AND DISTANCE EDUCATION GENDER AND EDUCATION INEQUALITY
= utilizing digital platforms for teaching and learning Gender parity in = equal educational opportunities for all genders
Virtual classrooms education
≠ conducting lessons in physical, in-person settings ≠ unequal or biased educational access

Asynchronous = engaging in learning activities without real-time interaction Stereotype = confronting and debunking gender-based assumptions
learning challenge
≠ participating in live, synchronous online sessions ≠ perpetuating or accepting gender stereotypes

= possessing skills to effectively navigate online learning environments Empowering = fostering self-efficacy and confidence through learning
Digital literacy education
≠ lacking proficiency in using digital tools ≠ maintaining oppressive or limiting educational practices

E-learning = ensuring online educational content is available to all Gender-sensitive = incorporating content that respects all gender identities
accessibility curriculum
≠ creating barriers or restrictions in digital access ≠ adhering to a gender-biased or exclusive curriculum

Online = actively participating and interacting in virtual learning environments Equal = ensuring all genders are equally depicted and included
engagement representation
≠ passively consuming online educational content ≠ perpetuating gender imbalances in representation

= experiencing disparities in access to online learning resources Gender-neutral = implementing rules and guidelines that are fair to all genders
Digital divide policies
≠ ensuring equal digital access and opportunities for all ≠ enforcing gender-biased or discriminatory policies

= managing one’s own learning pace and activities in online settings = creating spaces that respect and validate all gender identities
Self-directed Inclusive learning
learning ≠ relying on structured and teacher-led learning environment ≠ maintaining exclusionary or biased educational spaces

= evaluating student performance through digital platforms and tools Addressing gender = actively confronting and mitigating gender prejudices
Online assessment bias
≠ conducting assessments through traditional, in-person methods ≠ ignoring or perpetuating gender biases in education
= combining online and in-person educational experiences Equitable resource = distributing educational resources fairly among all genders
Blended learning allocation
≠ adhering strictly to either online or face-to-face learning ≠ favoring a particular gender in resource distribution

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training
≠ neglecting gender considerations in teacher training
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THE PHILOSOPHY AND PSYCHOLOGY OF EDUCATION THE ECONOMICS OF EDUCATION: FUNDING AND ACCESS

= empowering students to take charge of their own learning = ensuring all students have fair access to educational opportunities
Student agency Educational equity
≠ maintaining teacher-centered control over learning ≠ perpetuating disparities in educational access

Holistic education = addressing the intellectual, emotional, and social aspects of learning = allocating financial resources to support educational institutions
School funding
≠ focusing solely on academic or cognitive development ≠ withholding or limiting financial support for schools

Experiential = acquiring knowledge through experiences and reflection = facing economic obstacles that hinder access to education
Financial barriers
learning
≠ learning purely through theoretical methods ≠ experiencing unhindered, equitable access to education

Emotional = recognizing and managing emotions in the learning process = providing schooling funded and operated by government entities
intelligence Public education
≠ neglecting emotional aspects in education ≠ offering education through private, non-governmental institutions

Inquiry-based = fostering curiosity and exploration in the learning process Scholarship = offering financial aid based on merit or need
learning opportunities
≠ adhering to strictly structured, directive teaching ≠ lacking or limiting financial assistance for students

= ensuring fair and just access to educational opportunities Educational = allocating resources to enhance and support learning environments
Educational equity investment
≠ perpetuating disparities and inequalities in education ≠ neglecting or underfunding educational systems

= promoting continuous, self-motivated pursuit of knowledge = charging costs for enrollment and instruction in educational institutions
Lifelong learning Tuition fees
≠ limiting learning to formal education stages ≠ providing tuition-free or subsidized education

Differentiated = tailoring teaching to meet individual needs Economic = experiencing inequalities in educational access and quality due to economic status

instruction disparities
≠ employing a uniform teaching approach for all students ≠ ensuring equal educational experiences regardless of economic status

Positive = encouraging desired behaviors through rewards and praise = distributing financial resources to various educational needs and sectors
reinforcement Budget allocations
≠ focusing on punishments or negative feedback ≠ concentrating funding in specific areas or neglecting others

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