Notes, summaries, assignments, exams, and problems for Baccalaureate

Recognize Medical Terms in Chinese and Their Pinyin Translations

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Recognize the following words and give Pinyin for them:

  • 住院 zhùyuàn
  • 学期 xuéqī
  • 专业 zhuānyè
  • 基础 jīchǔ
  • 时间 shíjiān
  • 要求 yāoqiú

Make up sentences with the given words:

  • 这学期你们开了几门课?我想去医院看朋友。
  • 窗户上挂着一个牌子。在病历里夹着吗?什么时候可以出院?
  • 我昨天晚上一点才睡觉。学校下个星期六开运动会。我们留学生可以参加吗?

Choose the proper words to fill in the blanks:

  • 你的解剖实验报告写完了吗?
  • 星期一我已经把请假条交给老师了。
  • 还是不能确定是肺癌还是肺结核。
  • 这是一部关于中国历史的电影。
  • 上星期卡瓦不是来借过你的词典吗?

Common rescue drugs for allergic shock:

  • Immediately subcutaneous
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French-English Job Vocabulary Glossary

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French-English Job Vocabulary

A

  • Agent de voyage: Travel Agent
  • Agent immobilier: Estate Agent
  • Apprendre vite: Be a Fast Learner
  • Arriver: Turn Up
  • Assistant social: Social Worker
  • A tout moment: At Any Time
  • Avoir besoin de: Require
  • Avoir de l'exp. en: Have Experience Of
  • Avoir honte: Feel Ashamed
  • Avoir l'idée de: Come Up With
  • Avoir les compétences: Possess Skills
  • Avoir une vue excellente: Have Excellent Eyesight

C

  • Candidat approprié: Suitable Candidate
  • Charpentier: Carpenter
  • Chercher du travail: Look for a Job
  • Commerce de détail: Retail
  • Compétences personnelles: Personal Skills
  • Comptable: Accountant
  • Compter sur: Rely On
  • Confus: Confused
  • Courageux: Brave

D

  • Dégoutant: Disgusting
  • Dégouté: Disgusted
  • Dég qqun de qqch: Put Somebody Off Something
  • Démissionner: Resign From
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Human Anatomy and Physiology Terminology Reference

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Essential Terminology in Human Anatomy and Physiology

Skeletal System and Musculature

  • Scapula: A flat, triangular bone that forms the back of the shoulder.
  • Tibia: The inner bone of the lower leg.
  • Femur: A bone in the leg extending from the pelvis to the knee.
  • Ulna: The bone in the forearm located on the side opposite the thumb.
  • Radius: The bone in the forearm located on the side of the thumb.
  • Humerus: The long bone in the arm running down from the shoulder to the elbow.
  • Skull: The bones of the head, which surround the brain and give the head its shape.
  • Pelvis: The bones below the abdomen that support the lower back and are connected to the bones of the leg.
  • Hip: The joint and surrounding region connecting the leg to the trunk.
  • Deltoid: A large muscle
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Eukaryotic Cell Structure: A Comprehensive Overview

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The structural organization of eukaryotic cells is remarkably complex and compartmentalized, reflecting the diverse functions these cells perform. Eukaryotes encompass a wide array of organisms, including plants, animals, fungi, and protists. Below is a detailed exploration of the structural components of eukaryotic cells:

1. Cell Membrane (Plasma Membrane)

  • Composition: The cell's outer boundary is formed by a phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins and other molecules.
  • Function: It regulates the passage of substances into and out of the cell, acting as a selective barrier.

2. Cell Wall (in some cells)

  • Present in: Plant cells, fungal cells, and some protists.
  • Composition: A rigid structure made of cellulose in plants and chitin in fungi.
  • Function:
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Understanding Arbitration: A Comprehensive Guide to Alternative Dispute Resolution

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What is Arbitration?

Arbitration is a legal process used to resolve disputes between parties outside of the traditional court system. It is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in which the parties involved in a dispute agree to have a neutral third party, known as an arbitrator or arbitral tribunal, make a binding decision to settle their dispute. Arbitration is often chosen as an alternative to litigation for various reasons, including its potential for faster resolution, greater privacy, and lower costs compared to going to court.

Key Elements of Arbitration:

  1. Voluntary Agreement: Arbitration is typically based on the voluntary agreement of the parties involved. They may choose to arbitrate a dispute either before or after a dispute
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Teen Relationships: Friendships, Family Vacations, and Media Influence

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Is It Better for Teenagers to Focus on Friendships Rather Than Romantic Relationships?

It's recommended for teenagers to focus on friendships rather than romantic relationships. It makes total sense; the majority of teenagers are not ready to handle a relationship. Teenagers are still young and still have a long way to go in their lives. You don't know when or where you'll meet your soulmate. The odds are enormous! For that reason, stop seeking love instead of first letting it happen...

On the other hand, imagine breaking up with your significant other and realizing you have fallen head over heels in love with them. There's a possibility of losing your trust in future relationships or never being able to fall in love with someone else.

Moreover,...

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Introduction to Corporate Finance: A Comprehensive Guide

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Chapter 1: Introduction to Finance

Finance is the study of how and under what terms savings (money) are allocated between lenders and borrowers. Here are some key concepts:

  • Real assets: Tangible assets.
  • Financial assets: Claims on real assets.
  • Flow of savings: Savings flow from households to governments and businesses.
  • Financial intermediaries (indirect claims): Invest on behalf of investors (e.g., chartered banks, pension funds, mutual funds).
  • Market intermediaries (direct claims): Brokers (e.g., insurance).
  • Credit crunch: Financial intermediaries raise loan costs due to an inability to secure financing on reasonable terms.

Crown corporations, like Hydro Quebec, are also major borrowers.

Types of Financial Assets

  • Non-marketable financial assets: Invested
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Unit 8 Test: Vocabulary, Grammar, and Comprehension

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Unit 8 Test

Vocabulary and Grammar, Page 11

1. sweet tooth 6. source

2. shelf life 7. bland

3. gone off 8. health-conscious

4. adequate 9. staple

5. sweetener 10. edible

2. 1. to 2. as 3. on 4. for 5. with

3. 1. food for thought 2. eat humble pie 3. don’t bite off more than you can chew 4. put all your eggs in one basket 5. are not my cup of tea

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1. were used to 4. so

2. nor 5. would

3. had better

5. Accept all logical and grammatically correct answers.

6. 1. going 6. if

2. have 7. must

3. which / that 8. such

4. had / got 9. get

5. should / must 10. so

Unit 8 Test Level 2

Vocabulary and Grammar, Page 11

1. changed my mind 6. shelf life

2. run out of 7. raw

3. gone off 8. shortage

4. sweet tooth 9. treat

5. health-conscious 10. source

2. 1. live up to 4. get...

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Vocabulary for Urban Living: Neighbors, Parking, and Housing

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Vocabulary for Urban Living

Neighbour: person living near you

Zip code: code of letters and digits added to a postal address

Post code: postal number for the area of the city where you live in

Parking lot: place where vehicles can be parked in

Car park: place where vehicles can be parked in

Elevator: small room that carries people/goods up and down a building

Lift: device that carries people/goods up and down inside buildings

Make a name for yourself: become famous/respected by a lot of people

Make a start on/get going: begin something

Get the picture: understand what you are told

Have something against: object to something

To do your utmost: do your best

Have no option (but to do something): not have the possibility to do something else

Make a list of:...

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Key Events, Causes, and Consequences of World War II

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Key Events of WW2

1939 September → Invasion of Poland (Trigger event)

1940 June → Germany invades France and defeats her in six weeks

1941 June - December → OPERATION BARBAROSSA

- Germany invades Russia. It is the largest military operation in history

1941 December → PEARL HARBOR

- Japan attacks on Pearl Harbor

1942 June → Battle of Midway

- The US Navy defeats the Japanese Navy.

1943 February → Stalingrad

- The German army surrenders at Stalingrad. One of the bloodiest battles, Hitler suffers a major defeat.

1944 June → Operation Overlord

- The Allies launch the largest assault in history on Normandy

1945 August → Hiroshima and Nagasaki

- The USA drops atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. 200.000 killing. Japan announces its surrenders....

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