Academic English for International Exams

To prepare for the next midterm

To clarify a question from the midterm

To find out his grade on the midterm

To complain about his grade on the midterm

He is giving something to the professor.

He is trying to justify his position.

He is apologizing because he does not understand.

He is signaling that he will explain his problem.

He did not finish the test within the time limit.

He did not study enough before the test.

He did not answer one question completely.

He did not understand a major concept.

A population that evolves differently does not have a common ancestor.

A similar environment can affect the evolution of different species.

A similar group that is separated may develop different characteristics.

The climate of an area will allow scientists to predict the life forms.

He will look for questions with several parts.

He will read the entire test before he begins.

He will ask for more time to finish.

He will write an outline for each essay.