Today's Topic : Freshers' week (based on News about Britain)

1: The UK has __________ higher education system.

The possible answers were: 1- an overwhelming 2- a well-respected 3- a handy 4- a nerve-wracking

You said: a well-respected

This is the correct answer.


2: Which of these is the odd one out?

The possible answers were: 1- blend in 2-pass on your wisdom 3- be aware of social etiquette 4- fit in

You said: pass on your wisdom

This is the correct answer. In the context of the story this means 'explain and teach the rules of university life'. The other three are partial synonyms, i.e. have similar meanings.


3:What idiom means 'in the same difficult or worrying situation'?

The possible answers were: 1- on the right foot 2- on the wrong foot 3- on the same train 4-in the same boat

You said: in the same boat

This is the correct answer.


4: Freshers' week is a great opportunity to ________ university life.

The possible answers were: 1- settle into 2- set in 3- settle down 4-sit down

You said: settle into

This is the right choice. Well done! This phrasal verb means to become familiar with and start feeling comfortable and happy about a new situation or place.


5: Freshers' week is for second year students at universities.

The possible answers were: 1- Answer not given 2-True 3- False 4- Neither true nor false

You said: False

This is correct.


6: Sometimes even cups of tea can give you a _______ in making friends.

The possible answers were: 1- head beginning 2-head start 3-headfirst 4-head end

You said: head start

You've chosen the correct answer, well done! It means 'help you make new friends more easily and quickly'.